Description
| Product ID: | 9780415705639 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Thinking Translation |
| Title: | Thinking Arabic Translation |
| Subtitle: | A Course in Translation Method: Arabic to English |
| Authors: | Author: Ian Higgins, Sandor Hervey, James Dickins |
| Page Count: | 314 |
| Subjects: | Language: reference and general, Language: reference & general, Translation and interpretation, Language teaching and learning, Translation & interpretation, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), Arabic |
| Description: | Thinking Arabic Translation is an indispensable book for linguists who want to develop their Arabic-to-English translation skills. Thinking Arabic Translation is an indispensable book for linguists who want to develop their Arabic-to-English translation skills. Clear explanations, discussions, examples and exercises enable students to acquire the skills necessary for tackling a broad range of translation problems. The book has a practical orientation, addressing key issues for translators, such as cultural differences, genre, and revision and editing. It is a book on translation method, drawing on a range of notions from linguistics and translation theory to encourage thoughtful consideration of possible solutions to practical problems. This new edition includes: • new material in almost all chapters • a new chapter on parallelism • two new chapters on technical translation: botanical and Islamic finance texts • new and up-to-date examples from all types of translation, covering broad issues that have emerged in the Arab world in recent years • texts drawn from a wide variety of writing types, including newspapers, prose fiction, poetry, tourist material, scientific texts, financial texts, recipes, academic writing, constitutions and political speeches • at least three full-length practical translation exercises in each chapter to complement the discussions and consolidate learning. In addition to the updated Tutor’s Handbook, a Supplement, containing textual material and practical exercises aimed at further developing the translation issues discussed in the main text, and a Tutor’s Handbook to the Supplement, are available at www.routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/_author/thinkingtranslation/. Thinking Arabic Translation is key reading for advanced students wishing to perfect their language skills or considering a career in translation. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-09-23 |