Annotated Texts for Translation:English-French (Topics in Translation)

Beverly Adab

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853593192 ISBN 13: 9781853593192

Publisher: Multilingual Matters, 1996

This second book in the series of Annotated Texts for Translation complements the first (Annotated Texts for Translation: French - English, Multilingual Matters, 1993) by offering the opportunity to practise a systematic approach to identifying the problems of translation, working from English to French. The contents include a discussion of different approaches to the process of translation, with a selection of Source Texts in English. For each Source Text there is a suggested Target Text together with detailed Annotations on the problems for translation posed by each text. The source texts have been selected to cover a range of topics of contemporary relevance and native speakers have contributed to the production of the Target Texts. This book is intended either for undergraduate study as part of a language course, or for individual study and self-improvement by would-be or practising professional translators. The level of difficulty and subject range of the texts is also intended to help the student to prepare for professional examinations such as the Diploma in Translation of the Institute of Linguists. The book guides students towards the development of a systematic approach to the task of translation, through an increased awareness of potential problems and critical evaluation of suggested solutions.

Synopsis:

This volume is intended for undergraduate study as part of a language course, or for individual study and self-improvement by would-be or practising professional translators. The level of difficulty and subject range of the texts is also intended to help the student to prepare for professional examinations such as the Diploma in Translation of the Institute of Linguistics. The contents include a discussion of different approaches to the process of translation, together with a selection of source texts in English. For each source text there will be a suggested target text together with detailed Annotations on the problems for translation posed by each text.

About the Author:

Beverly Adab is a lecturer in French at Aston University. She gained her First Class Honours degree from Birmingham University, and went on to do an MPhil in French Studies, also at Birmingham. She joined Aston University in 1990, where she introduced a course in Professional Translation. She also teaches interpreting and holds the Diploma in Translation of the Institute of Linguists. She has just completed PhD research on translation problems and cross-cultural mediation in the field of advertising.