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The Beginning Translator'S Workbook: Or The Abc Of French To English Translation
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This Workbook Combines Methodology And Practice For Use In A Course For Beginning Translators With A Proficiency In French Ranging From Intermediate To Advanced Level. It Takes A Linguistic Approach To The Problems Of Translation In Addressing Common And Major Pitfalls: Delineation Of 'Translation Units' Or What Constitutes A Concept Beyond Mere Words, Word Polysemy, False Cognates, Structural And Cultural Obstacles To Literal Translation. It Offers Chapter By Chapter Explanations Of The Various Strategies Used By Professional Translators To Counter These Problems: The Translation Devices Known As Transposition, Modulation, Equivalence, And Adaptation. Each Chapter Concludes With A Variety Of Practice Exercises Focusing On One Specific Problem. The Second Part Of The Book Is A Global Application Of All The Principles Taught In The First Part And Guides The Student Step By Step Through The Actual Translation Of A Choice Of Literary (Prose, Poetry, And Plays) And Nonliterary Excerpts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Beginning Translator's Workbook'? A: The main focus of 'The Beginning Translator's Workbook' is to combine methodology and practice for beginning translators who have an intermediate to advanced proficiency in French. It addresses common translation challenges and offers strategies to overcome them.
- Q: What topics are covered in the workbook? A: The workbook covers a range of topics including translation units, word polysemy, false cognates, and structural and cultural obstacles to translation. It also provides chapter-specific strategies and practice exercises.
- Q: Is this workbook suitable for self-study? A: Yes, the workbook is suitable for self-study as it includes explanations of translation strategies and practice exercises that allow learners to apply the concepts independently.
- Q: How many pages does the workbook have? A: The workbook consists of 294 pages, providing comprehensive content for beginning translators.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Beginning Translator's Workbook'? A: The author of 'The Beginning Translator's Workbook' is Michele H. Jones.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring that it is still a valuable resource for learners.
- Q: What type of binding does the workbook have? A: The workbook is available in a paperback binding, making it easy to handle and suitable for study.
- Q: When was 'The Beginning Translator's Workbook' published? A: The workbook was published on August 28, 1997.
- Q: Does the workbook include exercises for practice? A: Yes, each chapter concludes with a variety of practice exercises that focus on specific translation problems, allowing students to apply what they have learned.
- Q: Is there a specific target audience for this workbook? A: The target audience for this workbook is beginning translators with a proficiency in French at an intermediate to advanced level.