Thinking German Translation: A Course In Translation Method: German To English (2) (Thinking Translation)

By: Ian Higgins and Sandor Hervey and Michael Loughridge

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Synopsis: This is a comprehensive practical course in translation for advanced students of German, which focuses on improving translation quality whilst clarifying the theoretical issues involved. This second edition brings the course up-to-date, and has been fully reworked to give clearer explanations of key terms and include revised chapters on genre, compensation and revision and editing. Based on detailed analysis of translation problems, Thinking German Translation features new material taken from a wide range of sources, including: business and politics press and publicity engineering tourism literary and consumer-oriented texts. Addressing a variety of translation issues such as cultural difference, register and dialect, Thinking German Translation is essential reading for all students wishing to perfect their translation skills. It is also an excellent foundation for those considering a career in translation. Further resources, including a free teacher's handbook for the course, are available on the companion website at http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/0415341469/resources/default.asp

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ISBN-13:: 9781134295227
Related ISBNs:: 9780203480144, 9780415341462, 9780415341462, 9781138127579, 9781138127579
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 05/03/20
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Adult content:: No
Language:: English
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Categories:: Nonfiction, Language Arts, Communication, Foreign Language Study
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