Thinking French Translation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415255226)

The new edition of this popular course in translation from French into English offers a challenging practical approach to the acquisition of translation skills, with clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. A variety of translation issues are considered including:
*cultural differences
*register and dialect
*genre
*revision and editing.

The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources, including:
*journalism and literature
*commercial, legal and technical texts
*songs and recorded interviews.

This is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of French on translation courses. The book will also appeal to wide range of language students and tutors.

A tutors' handbook offering invaluable guidance on how to use the text is available for free download at http: //www.routledge.com/cw/thinkingtranslation/

Author: S疣dor Hervey, Ian Higgins
ISBN-10: 0415255228
ISBN-13: 9780415255226
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 08/29/2002
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.44w x 0.66d