Dutch Translation in Practice

List of contents

Introduction: Getting Started 1. People and Places Practical Tips: Translating for Websites 2. Dutch Language and Culture Practical Tips: Dealing with Names in Translation 3. Literature Practical Tips: Translating Er 4. Employment Practical Tips: Translating the Indefinite Pronouns Men, Je and Ze 5. Finance and Economics Practical Tips: Dealing with Statistics and Numbers in Translation 6. Media and Communications Practical Tips: Translating Separable Verbs 7. Art History and Exhibitions Practical Tips: Passive Constructions 8. Fashion and Design Practical Tips: Punctuation 9. The Earth, Energy and the Environment Practical Tips: Conjunctions Conclusion: Revising Your Translation List of Grammatical Terms Useful Resources for Translators Sample Translations of Third Texts Index

About the author

Jane Fenoulhet is Professor of Dutch Studies at University College London, UK.
Alison E. Martin is Lecturer in German Studies at the University of Reading, UK.

Summary

This book examines Dutch translation. It introduces students to essential concepts in translation studies, heightens their awareness of the problems posed, and teaches them how to tackle these difficulties successfully.

Product details

• Authors: Jane Fenoulhet, Jane Martin Fenoulhet, Alison Martin, Martin Alison
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.10.2014
• EAN: 9780415672375
• ISBN: 978-0-415-67237-5
• No. of pages: 198
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Foreign-language dictionaries; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General, Dutch, Translation & interpretation, Language: reference & general, Language: reference and general, Language teaching and learning, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), Translation and interpretation, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Dutch