Thinking French Translation: A Course in Translation Method: French to English (Thinking Translation)
Sandor Hervey; Ian Higgins
ISBN 10: 0415255228 ISBN 13: 9780415255226
Published by Routledge, 2002
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Synopsis:
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. A variety of translation issues are considered including:
*cultural differences
*register and dialect
*genre
*revision and editing.
The course now covers texts from a wide range of sources, including:
*journalism and literature
*commercial, legal and technical texts
*songs and recorded interviews.
This is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of French on translation courses. The book will also appeal to wide range of language students and tutors.
A tutors' handbook offering invaluable guidance on how to use the text is available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/cw/thinkingtranslation/
About the Author: Sándor Hervey was Reader in Linguistics at the University of St Andrews. Ian Higgins is Honorary Senior Lecturer in French at the University of St Andrews.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Thinking French Translation: A Course in ...
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good
Edition: 2nd Edition