Beginning Translator’s Workbook

Michele H. Jones is a professor of French and the current director of the Global Language and Culture Center at St. John’s University in New York City.

• PrefaceThe Beginning Translator’s Basic TerminologyPreliminary RemarksChapter 1 Translation UnitsChapter 2 Words in Context Chapter 3 Deceptive CognatesChapter 4 Translation TechniquesChapter 5 BorrowingsChapter 6 CalquesChapter 7 Literal Translation and Structural Obstacles to Literal translationChapter 8 TranspositionChapter 9 ModulationChapter 10 EquivalenceChapter 11 AdaptationChapter 12 Applying Translators’ Techniques to Literary TextsChapter 13 Translating TitlesChapter 14 Guidelines for the Translation of Literary ProseChapter 15 Guidelines for the Translation of Dialogues and PlaysChapter 16 Guidelines for the Translation of PoetryChapter 17 Guidelines for the Translation of Non-Literary TextsChapter 18 Guidelines for the Translation of AdsAppendix The Translator’s ToolsIndex

The Beginning Translator's Workbook or the ABCs of French to English Translation is an invaluable resource for teaching the theory and practice of translation in the college or university setting. It not only provides an overview of the seven translation procedures with practical illustrative exercises, but delves into the more advanced area of literary translation.