Graduate English Writing and Translation Tutorial (Advanced Teacher's Book)

Author: Yang Ruodong, Yuan Xixing
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Features: This book was written after the publication of "A Coursebook for Graduate English Writing and Translation (Basic Level)," so topics discussed in the basic-level edition are briefly covered here. The writing section is divided into five main parts: first, a general introduction; second, a discussion on English sentences; third, English paragraphs; fourth, English discourse; and fifth, the appropriate use of punctuation marks, which are often overlooked. The overall approach is to construct sentences into paragraphs and further enhance clarity, coherence, and fluency in writing through the correct use of punctuation and other techniques. The division of writing sections is purely for the convenience of discussion. Teachers can rearrange these sections based on their teaching objectives, student needs, teaching plans, and philosophies to flexibly utilize the materials for optimal results.
The translation section integrates English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English translation, providing separate examples and corresponding translations for comparative learning and research, enabling students to grasp fundamental translation theories and common techniques more deeply. This section emphasizes the practicality of translation, with a dedicated chapter on translating different genres. The book's distinctive features include diverse and innovative material selection, authentic and idiomatic language, and a focus on cultivating writing and translation skills. It emphasizes understanding and mastering writing and translation techniques, revealing the characteristics and criteria of translation and English writing. This allows students to learn translation and English writing by first understanding what constitutes good translation and English writing.