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Textbook written by Mona Baker, Professor of Translation Studies at the University of Manchester, UK. Assuming no knowledge of foreign languages, In Other Words offers both a practical and theoretical guide to translation studies. This second edition has been fully revised to reflect recent developments in the field and new features include: -A new chapter that addresses issues of ethics and ideology, in response to increased pressures on translators and interpreters to demonstrate accountability and awareness of the social impact of their decisions -Examples and exercises from new genres such as audiovisual translation, scientific translation, oral interpreting, website translation, and news/media translation -New project-driven exercises designed to support MA dissertation work -Updated references and further reading -A companion website featuring further examples and tasks
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In other words : a coursebook on translation, Mona Baker
- Language
- Released
- 2011
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- In other words : a coursebook on translation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mona Baker
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 332
- ISBN10
- 0415467543
- ISBN13
- 9780415467544
- Series
- Tags
- Language Textbooks & Dictionaries, References & Manuals, School, Language Textbooks, Scientific Theories
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Textbook written by Mona Baker, Professor of Translation Studies at the University of Manchester, UK. Assuming no knowledge of foreign languages, In Other Words offers both a practical and theoretical guide to translation studies. This second edition has been fully revised to reflect recent developments in the field and new features include: -A new chapter that addresses issues of ethics and ideology, in response to increased pressures on translators and interpreters to demonstrate accountability and awareness of the social impact of their decisions -Examples and exercises from new genres such as audiovisual translation, scientific translation, oral interpreting, website translation, and news/media translation -New project-driven exercises designed to support MA dissertation work -Updated references and further reading -A companion website featuring further examples and tasks