Publication

2004 - Taylor & Francis Inc, London, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

71,750 words, Guess

Page Count

287 pages

Physical Format

Electronic resource

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100203261917
  • ISBN-139780203261910
  • OverDrive8080550E-CD9C-4556-B41C-D042FBC23A4D
  • Library of Congress Control Number2002021335
  • OCLC Control Number57178469
and 2 more

Classifications

  • LCCPC2498 .H47 2002eb
  • DDC428/.0241
  • LCCPC2498 .H47 2002

Description

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.Translation is presented as a problem-solving discipline. A variety of translation issues are considered, including: *cultural differences*register and dialect*genre*revision and editingThis edition features material from the fields of business and law alongside literary texts. The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources, including: *Journalism and literature*commercial, legal and technical texts*songs and recorded interviewsThinking French Translation is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of French. The book will also appeal to a wide range of language students and tutors through the general discussion of the principles, purposes and practice of translation.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Thinking French TranslationElectronic resourceTaylor & Francis Inc2004

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