Thinking Arabic Translation : A Course in Translation Method: Arabic to English EPUB
by James Dickins, Sandor Hervey, Ian Higgins
Part of the Thinking Translation series
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Thinking Arabic Translation is an indispensable book for linguists who want to develop their Arabic-to-English translation skills. Clear explanations, discussions, examples and exercises enable students to acquire the skills necessary for tackling a broad range of translation problems.
The book has a practical orientation, addressing key issues for translators, such as cultural differences, genre, and revision and editing. It is a book on translation method, drawing on a range of notions from linguistics and translation theory to encourage thoughtful consideration of possible solutions to practical problems.
This new edition includes:
* new material in almost all chapters
* a new chapter on parallelism
* two new chapters on technical translation: botanical and Islamic finance texts
* new and up-to-date examples from all types of translation, covering broad issues that have emerged in the Arab world in recent years
* texts drawn from a wide variety of writing types, including newspapers, prose fiction, poetry, tourist material, scientific texts, financial texts, recipes, academic writing, constitutions and political speeches
* at least three full-length practical translation exercises in each chapter to complement the discussions and consolidate learning.
In addition to the updated Tutor's Handbook, a Supplement, containing textual material and practical exercises aimed at further developing the translation issues discussed in the main text, and a Tutor'sHandbook to the Supplement, are available at www.routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/_author/thinkingtranslation/.
Thinking Arabic Translation is key reading for advanced students wishing to perfect their language skills or considering a career in translation.
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- Pages:332 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis
- Publication Date:04/10/2016
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- ISBN:9781315471556
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- Format:EPUB
- Pages:332 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis
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- ISBN:9781315471556