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Date: 14-Jun-2006
From: Liz Levine < elizabeth.levine at taylorandfrancis.com >
Subject: Thinking German Translation: Higgins, Loughridge, Sandor 

	
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Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 13:59:42
From: Liz Levine < elizabeth.levine at taylorandfrancis.com >
Subject: Thinking German Translation: Higgins, Loughridge, Sandor 
 



Title: Thinking German Translation 
Subtitle: A course in translation method: German to English 
Series Title: Thinking Translation  

Publication Year: 2006 
Publisher: Routledge (Taylor and Francis)
	   http://www.routledge.com/
	
Author: Ian Higgins
Author: Michael Loughridge
Author: Hervey Sandor

Paperback: ISBN: 0415341469 Pages: 256 Price: U.S. $ 35.95


Abstract:

Thinking German Translation, Second Edition, is a comprehensive practical
course in translation for advanced students of German, which focuses on
improving translation quality whilst giving clear explanations of the
theoretical issues involved. This second edition brings the course
up-to-date, has been fully revised to give clearer explanations of key
terms and features revised chapters on genre, compensation and revision and
editing. 

Based on detailed analysis of translations problems, Thinking German
Translation features new contemporary material taken from a wide range of
sources, including:

Business and politics
Press and publicity
Engineering
Tourism
Literary and consumer-oriented texts

A variety of translation issues are addressed, including:
Cultural differences
Register and dialect
Genre
Revision and Editing

Thinking German Translation is essential reading for all students wishing
to perfect their translation skills.  It is also an excellent foundation
for those considering a career in translation.

A Tutor's Handbook for this course, giving guidance on teaching methods and
assessment, is also available in PDF format from our website. 



Linguistic Field(s): Translation

Subject Language(s): German, Standard (deu)


Written In: English  (eng)
	
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http://linguistlist.org/get-book.html?BookID=19881


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