Fundamentals of Translation

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

Sonia Colina (Author)

9781107645462, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 April 2015

336 pages, 83 b/w illus.
24.7 x 17.4 x 1.6 cm, 0.66 kg

'Colina proposes a long overdue integration of the insights of two genre-based fields – translation studies and pragmatics - to improve the analyses of texts in context during the translation process.' Barbara A. Lafford, Arizona State University

Clear and concise, this textbook provides a non-technical introduction to the basic and central concepts of translation theory and practice, including translation briefs, parallel texts and textual functions, cohesion and coherence, and old and new information. Colina focuses on the key concepts that beginning students of translation, practising translators, language students and language professionals need to understand. Numerous exercises (discussion, group and individual) at the end of each chapter and 'Practice' activities throughout each chapter allow students to self-assess their practical understanding of chapter topics. In addition, examples, figures and text extracts from a wide variety of world languages contextualise chapter material and produce a lively and accessible narrative. Suitable for non-specialists with no prior experience of translation, it will also be of interest to practising translators, language students and language industry professionals who wish to gain a wider and up-to-date understanding of translation.

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.

Subject Areas: Teaching of students with English as a second language [TESOL JNSV], Language learning: specific skills [CJC], Language teaching & learning material & coursework [CJB], Language teaching theory & methods [CJA], Language acquisition [CFDC], Linguistics [CF]