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In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation
In Other Words A Coursebook on Translation Author:Mona Baker In Other Words is a best-selling coursebook that offers a balanced practical and theoretical guide to translation studies. Using modern linguistic theory it provides a basis for training translators and can inform and guide the decisions they have to make in the course of performing their work. Each chapter includes: an explanation of the key li... more »nguistics concepts; an identification of potential sources of translation difficulties related to the linguistic concept; and possible strategies for resolving these difficulties. Authentic examples of translated texts from a wide variety of languages are examined and practical exercises and further reading are included at the end of each chapter. The 2nd edition has been fully revised to reflect recent changes in the field and features of the new edition include:
A new chapter that addresses issues of ethics and ideology
Examples from a range of languages, and new genres, such as audiovisual translation, scientific translation, oral interpreting and news/media translation.
Project driven exercises designed to support MA dissertation work in each chapter.
Updated references and further reading
No knowledge of linguistics or foreign languages is assumed and this book provides a sound basis for training professional translators.« less