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English-Arabic/Arabic-English Translation
Hatim
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Description for English-Arabic/Arabic-English Translation
Paperback.
Unlike other available translation manuals, English-Arabic/Arabic-English Translation: A Practical Guide transcends crude dichotomies of 'literal' vs 'free' translation, 'specialized' vs 'general', 'communicative' vs 'semantic.' It concentrates instead on developing a sensitivity to text-types and a deeper understanding of the demands that a given type makes on the translator. In addition, those who follow this guide will acquire the analytical tools needed to make meaningful comments about translation and translations. The guide is divided into three sections: translating legal texts; translating detached exposition; and translating argumentation. Thus the development of the student's translation skills and strategies starts with objective, non-evaluative texts ... Read more
Unlike other available translation manuals, English-Arabic/Arabic-English Translation: A Practical Guide transcends crude dichotomies of 'literal' vs 'free' translation, 'specialized' vs 'general', 'communicative' vs 'semantic.' It concentrates instead on developing a sensitivity to text-types and a deeper understanding of the demands that a given type makes on the translator. In addition, those who follow this guide will acquire the analytical tools needed to make meaningful comments about translation and translations. The guide is divided into three sections: translating legal texts; translating detached exposition; and translating argumentation. Thus the development of the student's translation skills and strategies starts with objective, non-evaluative texts ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Saqi Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
235
Condition
New
Number of Pages
235
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863561559
SKU
V9780863561559
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99-15
About Hatim
Basil Hatim is a leading theorist in text-linguistics with particular research interests in the field of English-Arabic translation. Since 1980 he has been Director of Studies for Arabic at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. He has also lectured at universities throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East. His many publications include Discourse and the Translator, written with Ian Mason.
Reviews for English-Arabic/Arabic-English Translation
'Hatim's Guide will prove to be a very useful reference for many practising and aspiring translators... it is a welcome addition.' The American Translators Association Chronicle