Dutch Translation in Practice provides an accessible and engaging
course in modern Dutch translation. Taking a highly practical
approach, it introduces students to the essential concepts of
translation studies, heightens their awareness of the problems
posed in Dutch translation, and teaches them how to tackle these
difficulties successfully. Featured texts have been carefully
chosen for their thematic and technical relevance, and a wide range
of discursive and grammatical issues are covered throughout.
Features include: Nine chapters reflecting different areas of
contemporary life and culture in Belgium and the Netherlands such
as People and Places, Dutch Language and Culture, Literature,
Employment, Finance and Economics, Media and Communications, Art
History and Exhibitions, Fashion and Design and the Earth, Energy
and the Environment Authentic extracts drawn from up-to-date Dutch
texts used throughout to illustrate and practise various topical
and translation issues, with many supporting exercises and open
translation activities to encourage active engagement with the
material, the development of strong translation skills, and
vocabulary acquisition Chapters structured to provide progressive
learning, moving from an introductory section explaining the
context for the texts to be translated to information on
translation techniques, detailed close readings and analyses of
words, phrases, style, register and tone A strong focus throughout
on addressing issues relevant to contemporary Dutch translation,
with practical tips offered for translating websites, dealing with
names and handling statistics and numbers in translation Attention
to language areas of particular difficulty, including translating
'er', passive constructions, punctuation, conjunctions and
separable verbs Helpful list of grammatical terms, information on
useful resources for translators and sample translations of texts
available at the back of the book Written by experienced
instructors and extensively trialled at University College London,
Dutch Translation in Practice will be an essential resource for
students on upper-level undergraduate, postgraduate or professional
courses in Dutch and Translation Studies.
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