Non-literary Translation: Theory and Practice

Author: Li Changshuan
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features:
◇ Comprehensively compares the similarities and differences between literary and non-literary translation, emphasizing the significance of non-literary translation.
◇ Proposes principles, methods, and standards for non-literary translation.
◇ Introduces English writing rules into Chinese-to-English translation practice, advocating for concise English.
◇ Suggests using internet and other information technology resources to improve translation efficiency and quality.
◇ Rich examples, strong practicality, and high operability.
This book is based on the lecture notes used by the author from 1999 to 2001 while teaching Chinese-to-English translation at the Advanced Translation College of Beijing Foreign Studies University. The college has always aimed to cultivate practical translation talents, so teaching places great emphasis on developing students' practical skills. This book also focuses on exploring solutions to various translation problems.
The book has the following features:
· Special focus on non-literary translation. General translation theory does not distinguish between literary and non-literary translation.
· Writing guidance for translation. Based on functional translation theory, this book is the first to introduce English writing principles into Chinese-to-English translation practice.
· Process-oriented translation, with a focus on solving common problems, such as how to find words, translate metaphors, sentences, paragraphs, and entire texts, and make textual adjustments.
· High operability. Even with limited English proficiency, readers can significantly improve translation quality by following the methods and approaches provided in this book.
· Strong practicality. Most translation activities in the market are non-literary translations. From the perspective of translation practitioners, this book helps solve practical problems they encounter in their work.
· Rich examples. After briefly introducing relevant theories, numerous examples are provided for illustration.
The exercise materials provided may not be suitable for all regions and may quickly become outdated over time. Therefore, learners can select other materials. The reference translations provided are general in nature and do not involve major textual adjustments. Everyone can set different translation objectives for the same article to try various approaches.