Translation and Language: Linguistic Theories Explained

by Peter Fawcett

Translation Studies and linguistics have been going through a love­-hate relationship since the 1950s. This book assesses both sides of the relationship, tracing the very real contributions that linguists have made to translation studies and at the same time recognizing the limitations of many of their approaches. With good humour and even­handedness, Fawcett describes detailed taxonomies of translation strategies and deals with traditional problems such as equivalence. Yet he also explains and assesses the more recent contributions of text linguistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics and psycholinguistics.



This work is exceptional in that it presents theories originally produced in Russian, German, French and Spanish as well as English. Its broad coverage and accessible treatment provide essential background reading for students of translation at all levels.

Genres: Nonfiction

170 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Sam U · Rating 5 out of 5]

Requires basic knowledge of linguistics. More enjoyable if reader already knows some French, German and Russian as examples from these languages are often thrown upon readers by the author. Otherwise a very good introductory book on theories and jargons of translation.

[Pille-Riin Lillepalu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, it is possible to connect all kinds of linguistic theories to real life what regards translating and editing!

[Barawe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Z mého pohledu nepřekladatele hezký úvod do problematiky

[Augurey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book regroups some of the important basics of the translation field, highly recommended for beginners