Applied Translation Studies by Tong King Lee

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Pages: 178

-½ Applied Translation Studies is concerned with the 'how' of translation: how can theories, strategies and principles be used to assess and enhance the quality of translation output? These theories allow translators to answer key questions such as 'how do I translate this word or structure into my target language?' and 'what linguistic factors should I consider in deciding on my preferred choice?' This book examines three major paradigms in applied translation studies and their constituent theories: the equivalence paradigm, the functionalist paradigm, and the discourse paradigm. Besides explaining the concepts and models associated with each of these paradigms, the book illustrates how they can be put to work using concrete examples from contemporary society. While the three paradigms have different foci and operate within different theoretical frameworks, they are bound by one common trait: they are all concerned with how to produce the preferred translation. Enriched by thought-provoking activities and authentic examples drawn from a multitude of languages, this is a concise and hands-on introduction to the emerging field of translation. ---