Coursebook Recommendation Thread poster: Aurélie Geldof-Eke
|
|---|
Hi,
Although I would love to do an MA in translation studies, money and time aren't on my side. I 'm preparing for the DipTrans and I am looking for coursebooks either in French or in English about translation from English into French.
I already have the "In other words" by Mona Baker. I guess something in French would be good. I had a look on amazon but I'm not sure what to go for.
Thank you
Aurélie
| | | | Mariano Saab
Argentina
Local time: 05:07
Spanish to English
+ ...
| "Meaning-based Translation" by Mildred Larsson | Sep 24, 2014 |
Hi,
The book I'm recommending is not English-French specific, but it is a very insightful book on the translation process. It's good for any language. I found it extremely useful and I recommend it to everyone who wants to be a professional translator.
Best of luck to you!
| | | | neilmac
Spain
Local time: 10:07
Spanish to English
+ ...
| My recommendation | Sep 24, 2014 |
Before reading anything more recent, which might be given over largely to the technical/theoretical side so prevalent nowadays, I recommend "The Translator's Handbook" (with special reference to conference translation from French and Spanish) by Frederick Fuller. The version I have is published by Colin Smythe and it may be out of print, as it was ... See more Before reading anything more recent, which might be given over largely to the technical/theoretical side so prevalent nowadays, I recommend "The Translator's Handbook" (with special reference to conference translation from French and Spanish) by Frederick Fuller. The version I have is published by Colin Smythe and it may be out of print, as it was published in 1973 and 1984.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Translators-Handbook-conference-translation/dp/0271034270
[Edited at 2014-09-24 07:05 GMT]
[Edited at 2014-09-24 07:06 GMT] ▲ Collapse
| | | | Maria Popova 
Bulgaria
Local time: 11:07
Member (2011)
German to Bulgarian
| Thinking French Translation | Sep 24, 2014 |
I would recommend "Thinking French Translation" by Sandor Hervey and Ian Higgins as I am impressed by their other book "Thinking German Translation".
| | |
|
|
|
| Hated Meaning-Based Translation | Sep 24, 2014 |
I did not find the mentioned book at all good and just sent it back, besides it being quite expensive €44.88 at a discount as I was offered a voucher, resulting in a 10% discount. It is based only on religious examples, without explanation, even if there is an accompanying book. I would find something simpler like the very famous and recommended during MA courses "In other words" by Mona Baker, but, seeing you already went through that, you should go for the one suggested and tried by Maria Po... See more I did not find the mentioned book at all good and just sent it back, besides it being quite expensive €44.88 at a discount as I was offered a voucher, resulting in a 10% discount. It is based only on religious examples, without explanation, even if there is an accompanying book. I would find something simpler like the very famous and recommended during MA courses "In other words" by Mona Baker, but, seeing you already went through that, you should go for the one suggested and tried by Maria Popova, as you might now want to delve into French translation proper. As she said, do not go into anything too technical/theoretical only. Wish you luck.
[Edited at 2014-09-24 08:28 GMT] ▲ Collapse
| | | |
Thank you everyone for all your advice. I borrowed the "Introduction to Translation studies" by Munday in the meantime and it is very good.
I will work my way through the list of books you kindly recommended.
Thank you
Aurélie
| | | | | Another one for your collection | Sep 26, 2014 |
'Stylistique comparée du français et de l'anglais' by Vinay and Darbelnet.
I have the English version. It's a translation-orientated analysis of the two languages, which has become a standard text for translators working in French and English.
[Edited at 2014-09-26 21:07 GMT]
| | | | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Coursebook Recommendation | Trados Business Manager Lite | Create customer quotes and invoices from within Trados Studio
Trados Business Manager Lite helps to simplify and speed up some of the daily tasks, such as invoicing and reporting, associated with running your freelance translation business.
More info » |
| | Trados Studio 2022 Freelance | The leading translation software used by over 270,000 translators.
Designed with your feedback in mind, Trados Studio 2022 delivers an unrivalled, powerful desktop
and cloud solution, empowering you to work in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
More info » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |
Login to reply/comment 
Translation news
