Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications

by JeremyMunday (Author)

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  Paperback
  2012

  $8.13

  This is the definitive guide to the theories and concepts that make up the dynamic field of translation studies. Providing an accessible and fully up-to-date overview of key movements and theorists within an expanding area of study, this textbook has become a key source for generations of translation students on both professional and university courses.

  New features in this third edition include:

  • the latest research incorporated into each chapter, including linguistic precursors, models of discourse and text analysis, cultural studies and sociology, the history of translation, and new technologies
  • a new chapter with guidelines on writing reflective translation commentaries and on preparing research projects and dissertations
  • more examples throughout the text
  • revised exercises and updated further reading lists throughout
  • a major new companion web site with video summaries of each chapter, multiple-choice tests, and broader research questions.

  This is a practical, user-friendly textbook that gives a comprehensive insight into how translation studies has evolved, and is still evolving. It is an invaluable resource for anyone studying this fascinating subject area.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.25

  This introductory textbook provides an accessible overview of the key contributions to translation theory.
  Munday explores each theory chapter-by-chapter and tests the different approaches by applying them to texts. The texts discussed are taken from a broad range of languages - English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Punjabi, Portuguese and Spanish - and English translations are provided. A wide variety of text types is analysed, including a tourist brochure, a children's cookery book, a Harry Potter novel, the Bible, literary reviews and translators' prefaces, film translation, a technical text and a European Parliament speech. Each chapter includes the following features:
  * a table introducing key concepts * an introduction outlining the translation theory or theories * illustrative texts with translations * a chapter summary * discussion points and exercises.
  Including a general introduction, an extensive bibliography, and websites for further information, this is a practical, user-friendly textbook that gives a balanced and comprehensive insight into translation studies.