Discourse and the Translator both incorporates and moves beyond previous studies of translation. Its logical and informative approach to the problems of translation ensures that it will be essential for all those who work with languages 'in contact'. Incorporating research in sociolinguistics, discourse studies, pragmatics and semiotics, the authors analyse the process and product of translation in their social contexts. Through this analysis, the book emphasises the importance of the translator as a mediator between cultures. Back cover. Rating: (not yet rated) Subjects.

1. Basil Hatim

More like this. Find more information about: ISBN: 2908315846583 OCLC Number: 19519309 Description: xiv, 258 pages: illustrations; 22 cm.

Contents: Issues and debates in translation studies - Linguistics and translators: Theory and practice - Context in translating: Register analysis - Translating and language as discourse - Translating text as action: The pragmatic dimension of context - Translating text as action: The semiotic dimension of context - Intertextuality and intentionality - Text type as the translator's focus - Prose designs: Text structure in translation - Discourse texture - The translator as mediator. Series Title: Responsibility: B.

Basil Hatim

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Discourse and the Translator both incorporates and moves beyond previous studies of translation. Its logical and informative approach to the problems of translation ensures that it will be essential for all those who work with languages 'in contact'. Incorporating research in sociolinguistics, discourse studies, pragmatics and semiotics, the authors analyse the process and product of translation in their social contexts. Through this analysis, the book emphasises the importance of the translator as a mediator between cultures.