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Fundamentals of Translation
Sonia Colina
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Description for Fundamentals of Translation
paperback. Clear and concise, this textbook provides a non-technical introduction to the basic theory of translation, with numerous examples and exercises. Num Pages: 336 pages, 83 b/w illus. BIC Classification: CFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 175 x 19. Weight in Grams: 656.
Clear and concise, this textbook provides a non-technical introduction to the basic and central concepts of translation theory and practice, including translation briefs, parallel texts and textual functions, cohesion and coherence, and old and new information. Colina focuses on the key concepts that beginning students of translation, practising translators, language students and language professionals need to understand. Numerous exercises (discussion, group and individual) at the end of each chapter and 'Practice' activities throughout each chapter allow students to self-assess their practical understanding of chapter topics. In addition, examples, figures and text extracts from a wide variety of world languages contextualise ... Read more
Clear and concise, this textbook provides a non-technical introduction to the basic and central concepts of translation theory and practice, including translation briefs, parallel texts and textual functions, cohesion and coherence, and old and new information. Colina focuses on the key concepts that beginning students of translation, practising translators, language students and language professionals need to understand. Numerous exercises (discussion, group and individual) at the end of each chapter and 'Practice' activities throughout each chapter allow students to self-assess their practical understanding of chapter topics. In addition, examples, figures and text extracts from a wide variety of world languages contextualise ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107645462
SKU
V9781107645462
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Ref
99-10
About Sonia Colina
Sonia Colina is Professor of Hispanic Linguistics in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Arizona, where she teaches linguistics and translation. The author of Translation Teaching: From Research to the Classroom (2003), she has also published numerous articles in edited volumes and journals including Target, The Translator, Babel, Linguistics and Lingua. She is on the editorial ... Read more
Reviews for Fundamentals of Translation
'This engaging, hands-on textbook offers students, trainers, and practitioners alike an ideal overview of how fundamental theoretical concepts shape the real world of professional translation. A timely, user-friendly contribution.' Erik Angelone, Kent State University 'Fundamentals of Translation addresses a real need, explaining a complex subject without oversimplifying. It is clearly written, supported by many excellent examples, good exercises and transfer ... Read more