English-Chinese Translation Tutorial

Author: Yang Shizhuo
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: A Course in English-Chinese Translation is specifically designed for junior and senior English majors. The book extensively discusses translation issues from the perspectives of semantics and syntax, starting with comprehension, and lists numerous difficult words and sentences that often lead to misunderstandings and errors in translation. Building on this foundation, it further explores translation techniques, stylistic brilliance in translation, discourse analysis in translation, cultural awareness in translation, and dedicates a chapter to English-Chinese translation for the TEM-8 exam. The book boasts four key features:
· Abundant examples. The book collects and selects 1,400 exquisite translations and 80 short passages. Learners can directly grasp the essence of translation through these compelling examples.
· Concise and insightful discussions. The text is well-structured, making it ideal for classroom lectures and spontaneous teaching adjustments. The wealth of examples and passages saves teachers considerable preparation time.
· Many translations are accompanied by detailed annotations, meticulously analyzing the translators' intentions and techniques, ensuring learners understand the reasoning behind each choice.
· A significant portion of the book incorporates the compilers' years of research and creative achievements (e.g., papers, translations). With years of experience teaching translation to undergraduate English majors, the compilers are well-versed in students' proficiency levels and common challenges in learning translation. The material is appropriately paced, suitable for English majors at various types of universities.