In Other Words : A Coursebook on Translation

Baker, Mona

ISBN 10: 0415467543 / ISBN 13: 9780415467544

Verlag: Taylor & Francis Group, 2011

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Inhaltsangabe:

In Other Words is the definitive coursebook for anyone studying translation. Assuming no knowledge of foreign languages, it offers both a practical and theoretical guide to translation studies, and provides an important foundation for training professional translators. Using modern linguistic theory, this classic text provides a solid base to inform and guide the many key decisions trainee translators have to make. Authentic examples of translated texts from a wide variety of languages are examined, and practical exercises and further reading are included at the end of each chapter. The new edition includes: A new chapter on ethics and morality. Coverage of new genres such as audiovisual translation, scientific translation, oral interpreting and news/media translation. Project driven exercises designed to support MA dissertation work in each chapter. Further coverage of Spanish and Chinese. Accompanied by a companion website featuring further examples and tasks, this widely respected text, written an eminent author in the field, is the perfect coursebook for any student of translation studies.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

This best-selling textbook written by Mona Baker, a leading international figure in translation studies, is the essential coursebook for any student studying in this field. Assuming no knowledge of foreign languages, In Other Words offers both a practical and theoretical guide to translation studies, and provides an important foundation for training professional translators.

The second edition has been fully revised to reflect recent developments in the field and new features include:

• A new chapter that addresses issues of ethics and ideology, in response to increased pressures on translators and interpreters to demonstrate accountability and awareness of the social impact of their decisions.
• Examples and exercises from new genres such as audiovisual translation, scientific translation, oral interpreting, website translation, and news/media translation.
• New project-driven exercises designed to support MA dissertation work
• Updated references and further reading.
• A companion website featuring further examples and tasks

Bibliografische Details

Titel: In Other Words : A Coursebook on Translation
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Group
Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Very Good
Auflage: 2nd Edition.