Fundamentals of Translation

Clear and concise, this textbook provides a non-technical introduction to the basic theory of translation, with numerous examples and exercises.

List of contents

Preface; 1. The term 'translation': concepts, definitions, and usage; 2. The functions of translation: functionalism; 3. Pragmatics: translation functions and language functions; 4. Texts and translation; 5. Reading and translation; 6. Social aspects of translating; 7. Translation quality; Answer key; Glossary.

About the author

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 board of Translation and Interpreting Studies (TIS) and on the International Advisory Board of The Interpreter and Translator Trainer.

Summary

This textbook provides a non-technical introduction to the basic concepts of translation theory and practice, with numerous activities, exercises and examples from a wide variety of languages. Suitable for non-specialists as well as language industry professionals, this textbook is ideal for readers seeking a wide and practical understanding of translation.

Product details

• Authors: Sonia Colina, Sonia (University of Arizona) Colina, Colina Sonia
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.04.2015
• EAN: 9781107035393
• ISBN: 978-1-107-03539-3
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Language teaching & learning material & coursework, Language acquisition, Language learning: specific skills, Language teaching theory & methods, Translation and interpretation