Linguistics and translation /
Linguistics and translation /
edited by Arjun Sharma.
- viii, 268 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Convergence towards a dynamic theory of linguistics and semantics -- Contextualizing assessment feedback in translation education : a corpus-assisted ecological approach -- Reproducing experiental meaning in translation: a systematic functional linguistics analysis on translating ancient Chinese poetry and prose in political texts -- Linguistics factors influencing speech audiometric assessment -- Neurolinguistics: structure, function, and connectivity in the bilingual brain -- Rhetorical categories and linguistics mechanisms is describing research conditions : a comparative genre-based investigation into researchers' choices in education and applied linguistics -- A psycholinguistics perspectives on development of phonetic category formation in bilingual children -- Backward dependencies and in-situ wh-questions as test cases on how to to approach experimental linguistics research that pursues theoretical linguistics questions -- Cognitive linguistics-inspired empirical study of Chinese EFL teaching -- Performing speaking "ungrammatical" American English : a Kuwaiti linguistic phenomenon.
"In our contemporary globalized landscape, effective communication stands as a linchpin for interconnectedness. The advent of modern technology, particularly the internet, has significantly diminished geographical barriers, fostering connections between people from diverse countries and cultures. The amalgamation of societies, however, presents a formidable challenge-communication across more than 7,000 languages.
Translation emerges as a crucial solution to this linguistic diversity. Simply put, translation involves converting text, videos, or any other content from one language to another, with the term itself derived from the Latin word meaning to bring or carry across. While it might seem like a task that a proficient multilingual individual could undertake, the reality is more complex.
Translators have faced criticism over the years for perceived shortcomings in replicating the true essence of original texts. The proliferation of digital translation tools has further intensified this scrutiny, with many of these tools providing less-than-accurate translations. This challenge has spurred the need for a more scientific and precise approach to language conversion.
The book "Linguistics and Translation" is a comprehensive guide to the key concepts and theories in the fields of linguistics and translation. The book aims to serve as a valuable resource for students and professionals in these fields, as well as anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of language and its role in communication and translation. By exploring various linguistic theories and their application in translation, the book aims to enhance the reader's knowledge and critical thinking skills in these areas. The audience for this book includes students of linguistics and translation, as well as professionals such as translators, interpreters, and language teachers. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of language and its role in cross-cultural communication and translation"-- Back cover.
9788196997960
Translating and interpreting.
Linguistics.
Language and languages.
P306 / .L564 2025
418.02 / L647
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Convergence towards a dynamic theory of linguistics and semantics -- Contextualizing assessment feedback in translation education : a corpus-assisted ecological approach -- Reproducing experiental meaning in translation: a systematic functional linguistics analysis on translating ancient Chinese poetry and prose in political texts -- Linguistics factors influencing speech audiometric assessment -- Neurolinguistics: structure, function, and connectivity in the bilingual brain -- Rhetorical categories and linguistics mechanisms is describing research conditions : a comparative genre-based investigation into researchers' choices in education and applied linguistics -- A psycholinguistics perspectives on development of phonetic category formation in bilingual children -- Backward dependencies and in-situ wh-questions as test cases on how to to approach experimental linguistics research that pursues theoretical linguistics questions -- Cognitive linguistics-inspired empirical study of Chinese EFL teaching -- Performing speaking "ungrammatical" American English : a Kuwaiti linguistic phenomenon.
"In our contemporary globalized landscape, effective communication stands as a linchpin for interconnectedness. The advent of modern technology, particularly the internet, has significantly diminished geographical barriers, fostering connections between people from diverse countries and cultures. The amalgamation of societies, however, presents a formidable challenge-communication across more than 7,000 languages.
Translation emerges as a crucial solution to this linguistic diversity. Simply put, translation involves converting text, videos, or any other content from one language to another, with the term itself derived from the Latin word meaning to bring or carry across. While it might seem like a task that a proficient multilingual individual could undertake, the reality is more complex.
Translators have faced criticism over the years for perceived shortcomings in replicating the true essence of original texts. The proliferation of digital translation tools has further intensified this scrutiny, with many of these tools providing less-than-accurate translations. This challenge has spurred the need for a more scientific and precise approach to language conversion.
The book "Linguistics and Translation" is a comprehensive guide to the key concepts and theories in the fields of linguistics and translation. The book aims to serve as a valuable resource for students and professionals in these fields, as well as anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of language and its role in communication and translation. By exploring various linguistic theories and their application in translation, the book aims to enhance the reader's knowledge and critical thinking skills in these areas. The audience for this book includes students of linguistics and translation, as well as professionals such as translators, interpreters, and language teachers. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of language and its role in cross-cultural communication and translation"-- Back cover.
9788196997960
Translating and interpreting.
Linguistics.
Language and languages.
P306 / .L564 2025
418.02 / L647