{"product_id":"the-beginning-translators-workbook-9780761863168","title":"The Beginning Translators Workbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis workbook combines methodology and practice for beginning translators with a solid proficiency in French. It assumes a linguistic approach to the problems of translation and addresses common pitfalls, including the delineation of translation units, word polysemy, false cognates, and structural and cultural obstacles to literal translation. The first part of the book focuses on specific strategies used by professionals to counter these problems, including transposition, modulation, equivalence, and adaptation. The second part of the book provides a global application of the techniques taught in the opening sections, guiding the student through step-by-step translations of literary and non-literary excerpts.The revised edition clarifies some of the finer points of the translation techniques introduced in the first edition, provides extra practice exercises, and offers information on a website that can be used in class.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Beginning Translator's Workbook or the ABCs of French to English Translation is an invaluable resource for teaching the theory and practice of translation in the college or university setting. It not only provides an overview of the seven translation procedures with practical illustrative exercises, but delves into the more advanced area of literary translation.   -- Domenic A. Beneventi, professor at University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada\u003cbr\u003eMichele Jones' Beginning Translator's Workbook is an ideal core text for college courses. It introduces students to all the key issues in French-to-English translation and offers step-by-step help in tackling them. The many examples and exercises provide well-structured opportunities for practice and discussion. I have used the first edition of this book in my own teaching with excellent results, and this revised and updated edition is sure to enjoy even greater success. -- Patrick Coleman, professor of French and Francophone Studies, University of California, Los Angeles\u003cbr\u003eAs a translator myself, I have been impressed by the techniques demonstrated in The Beginning Translator's Workbook or the ABCs of French to English Translation. I consider this work an essential tool for teaching or learning the art and skills of translation. I highly recommend it.   -- Marie-Lise Gazarian, professor and director of the graduate program in Spanish at St. John’s University, Queens, NY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\t  The Beginning Translator’s Basic Terminology\t  Preliminary Remarks  Chapter 1     Translation Units  Chapter 2     Words in Context   Chapter 3     Deceptive Cognates    Chapter 4     Translation Techniques    Chapter 5     Borrowings     Chapter 6     Calques     Chapter 7     Literal Translation and Structural Obstacles to Literal translation  Chapter 8     Transposition    Chapter 9     Modulation    Chapter 10    Equivalence    Chapter 11    Adaptation    Chapter 12    Applying Translators’ Techniques to Literary Texts   Chapter 13    Translating Titles     Chapter 14    Guidelines for the Translation of Literary Prose    Chapter 15    Guidelines for the Translation of Dialogues and Plays  Chapter 16    Guidelines for the Translation of Poetry  Chapter 17    Guidelines for the Translation of Non-Literary Texts     Chapter 18    Guidelines for the Translation of Ads    Appendix      The Translator’s Tools   Index","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037879304535,"sku":"9780761863168","price":35.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761863168.jpg?v=1750937982","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-beginning-translators-workbook-9780761863168","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}