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Becoming a translator : an introduction to the theory and practice of translation

Author: Douglas Robinson
Publisher: London : Routledge, 2003.
Edition/Format:   Book : English : 2nd edView all editions and formats
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"This new edition of Becoming a Translator retains the strength of the first edition while offering new sections on current issues." "Douglas Robinson presents an innovative approach to translation by integrating translation theory and the practical skills required by the working translator. The book provides the type of information and advice that novice translators really need: how to translate faster and more  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Douglas Robinson
ISBN: 0415300320 9780415300322 0415300339 9780415300339
OCLC Number: 51871264
Notes: Previous ed.: 1997.
Description: ix, 301 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents: External knowledge: the user's view --
Internal knowledge: the translator's view --
The translator as learner --
The process of translation --
Experience --
People --
Working people --
Languages --
Social networks --
Cultures --
When habit fails.
Responsibility: Douglas Robinson.
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schema:reviewBody""This new edition of Becoming a Translator retains the strength of the first edition while offering new sections on current issues." "Douglas Robinson presents an innovative approach to translation by integrating translation theory and the practical skills required by the working translator. The book provides the type of information and advice that novice translators really need: how to translate faster and more accurately; how to deal with arising problems and stress; how the market works; includes a wide variety of lively activities and exercises to facilitate the learning of both theory and practice; includes a detailed Teachers Guide; and contains suggestions for discussion and activities and hints for the teaching of translation." "Becoming a Translator has been specifically designed for introductory undergraduate courses in the theory and practice of translation. It will also be of interest to professional translators and students of translation and language."--BOOK JACKET."
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