Becoming A Translator: An Accelerated Course - Softcover

Robinson, Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415148618 ISBN 13: 9780415148610

Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

Douglas Robinson presents an innovative approach to translation by integrating translation theory and the practical skills required by the working translator. The book provides the type of information and advice that novice translators really need:
* how to translate faster and more accurately
* how to deal with arising problems and stress
* how the market works
* includes a wide variety of lively activities and exercises to facilitate the learning of both theory and practice
* includes a detailed Teachers Guide - contains suggestions for discussion and activities and hints for the teaching of translation.
Becoming a Translator has been specifically designed for introductory undergraduate courses in the theory and practice of translation. It will also be of interest to professional translators and students of translation and language.

About this title

Review

'Absolutely up-to-date and state of the art in the practical as well as theoretical aspect of translation, this new edition of Becoming a Translator retains the strength of the first edition while offering new sections on current issues. Bright, lively and witty, the book is filled with entertaining and thoughtful examples; I would recommend it to teachers offering courses to beginning and advanced students, and to any translator who wishes to know where the field is today.' - Malcolm Hayward, Indiana University of Pennsylvania 'A very useful book...I would recommend it to students who aim at a career in translation as a valuable introduction to the profession and an initiation into the social and transactional skills which it requires.' - Mike Routledge, Royal Holloway, University of London

Synopsis

Integrating translation theory and the practical skills required by the working translator, Doug Robinson draws on a broad range of contemporary translation theories and integrates the latest in learning theory, memorization skills and brain science. In addition, the book provides the type of practical information and advice that novice translators need, including: how to translate faster and more accurately; how to deal with arising problems; how to deal with stress; and how the market works. A wide variety of lively activities and exercises are included to facilitate the learning of both theory and practice. The text also includes a detailed teachers guide which contains suggestions for discussion and activities and hints for the teaching of translation. This book has been specifically designed for introductory undergraduate courses in the theory and practice of translation. It should also be of interest to professional translators and scholars of translation and language.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415148618
• ISBN 13: 9780415148610
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 344