Contemporary Translation Studies

Author: Komisarov
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This textbook on translation theory was compiled by Komisarov, a renowned Russian translation theorist and educator. The book is divided into two major volumes: the Linguistic Foundations of Translation Studies and the Basic Principles of Translation Studies. It covers topics such as translation as a research object in linguistics, the semiotic foundations of translation studies, translation research from a discourse perspective, and translation studies from cultural, sociological, and other perspectives. It is suitable for Russian translation researchers as a reference and learning material. Among Komisarov's numerous works, we have selected this Contemporary Translation Studies to introduce to Chinese readers. This choice was made not only because it is one of Komisarov's more recent works but also because it demonstrates significant practicality and even a certain degree of interest. The foundation of Contemporary Translation Studies is Komisarov's tested lecture notes on translation theory. Generally, lecture notes must balance scientific rigor, accessibility, and even interest. When teaching translation theory, especially theories guided by contemporary linguistic frontiers, if a purely academic approach is adopted, the depth of the content can be easily ensured, but it is undeniable that the audience will inevitably shrink to a very narrow circle of experts.