Cross-cultural communication: Translation theory and contrastive discourse linguistics: Translation theory and contrastive discourse linguistics

Author: (English) Hatim (Hatim, B.)
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: The author of this book delves into the intricate field of translation and cross-cultural communication, integrating three disciplines—contrastive linguistics, discourse linguistics, and translation theory. Hatim, with a wealth of discourse texts—from religious works to new newspapers and magazines, through Arabic/English translation examples, highlights the key issues that require high attention in cross-cultural, cross-linguistic translation. The materials in the book (involving both spoken and written English) are detailed and credible, possessing profound theoretical value and broad applicability. The author, Basil Hatim, is a leading authority and renowned theorist in the field of discourse linguistics, always at the forefront of this research area. In this monograph, the author delves into the complex field of translation and cross-cultural communication, integrating three disciplines—contrastive linguistics, discourse linguistics, and translation theory. Hatim, with a wealth of discourse texts—from religious works to new newspapers and magazines, through Arabic/English translation examples, highlights the key issues that require high attention in cross-cultural, cross-linguistic translation. The materials in the book (involving both spoken and written English) are detailed and credible, possessing profound theoretical value and broad applicability. This book emphasizes the practical application of language and is suitable for all individuals engaged in learning and research in various fields such as linguistics, literary theory, discourse analysis, translation, and culture.