Thinking Italian Translation: A Course in Translation Method: Italian to English (Thinking Translation) - Softcover

Cragie, Stella; Gambarotta, Patrizia; Higgins, Ian; Hervey, Sándor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415206812 ISBN 13: 9780415206815

Publisher: Routledge, 2000

Synopsis

A comprehensive and practical course teaching Italian-English translation skills. Focuses on ways of improving translation quality and also gives clear definitions of translation theories. Includes original texts from a range of sources.

About this title

About the Author

Sándor Hervey was formerly Reader in Linguistics at the University of St Andrews. Ian Higgins is Senior Lecturer in French at the University of St Andrews. Stella Cragie is Visiting Lecturer in Translation at the University of Westminster. Patrizia Gambarotta is Lecturer in Italian at the University of Mumbai, India.

From the Back Cover

Thinking Italian Translation presents a new and challenging approach to the acquisition of skills in translating from Italian into English.

This comprehensive practical course focuses on methods of improving translation quality, whilst giving clear explanations of the theoretical issues involved. It is based on detailed analysis of translation problems, with original material taken from a wide range of sources, including:

* journalism and literature

* commercial, legal and technical texts

* songs and recorded interviews.

A variety of translation issues are addressed, among them:

* cultural differences

* register and dialect

* genre

* revision and editing.

Adapted from the highly successful French-based Thinking Translation (1992) by Sandor Hervey and Ian Higgins, Thinking Italian Translation has been piloted and refined at the Universities of St Andrews and Glasgow. This Coursebook is complemented by the Tutor's Handbook, which contains invaluable guidance on using the course.

Thinking Italian Translation is essential reading for all students wishing to perfect their language skills. It is also an excellent foundation for those considering a career in translation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415206812
• ISBN 13: 9780415206815
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240