Description
Translation Research
Book Summary
This work offers an updated synthesis of the research landscape in translation and interpreting studies. Across seven thematic chapters, the author systematizes the main methodological, didactic, and professional contributions in key areas such as audiovisual translation, public service interpreting, censorship in literary translation, legal translation, translation didactics, the study of motion events, and the role of emotions. An essential resource for researchers, teachers, and students seeking a structured and rigorous overview of the state of the art in the discipline.
What is it about?
The book explores seven fundamental areas of research in translation and interpreting, providing a critical and organized review of the most relevant advances in each. It addresses both methodological developments and practical implications for teaching and professional practice. The fields analyzed include audiovisual translation, public service interpreting, the analysis of censorship in literary translation, legal translation, translation didactics, the linguistic representation of motion events, and the impact of emotions on the translation process. Each chapter systematizes the most prominent contributions, providing the reader with a clear roadmap to understand the current state of each line of research.
Main Topics
- Research methodology in translation and interpreting
- Audiovisual translation: current approaches and trends
- Public service interpreting: challenges and advances
- Censorship and ideological manipulation in literary translation
- Legal translation: specificities and analytical frameworks
- Translation didactics: strategies and training models
- Motion events and their interlinguistic translation
- The role of emotions in the translation process
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at researchers and academics in the field of translation and interpreting, as well as postgraduate students seeking a comprehensive and updated overview of the main lines of research. It is also highly useful for teachers who wish to incorporate the latest advances into their pedagogical practice and for professionals interested in understanding the theoretical foundations that support their work.
What this book offers
- A systematic and updated overview of seven key areas of research in translation and interpreting.
- A methodological guide that facilitates the understanding of the approaches and techniques used in each field.
- A bridge between theory and practice, with concrete didactic and professional implications.
- A reference tool to guide future research work or academic projects.
Technical Specifications
- Author: ROJO, ANA
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING, LITERARY ESSAYS
- Collection: LINGUISTICS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: March 2018
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 315 g
Editorial Review
This is a reference work for those who need a rigorous and well-structured compendium of current research in translation and interpreting. The selection of the seven areas addressed responds to the most dynamic and relevant fields in the discipline, and the systematization of the contributions facilitates both quick consultation and continuous reading. Its balanced approach between methodology, didactics, and professional practice makes it a valuable resource for advanced training and updating knowledge in the field.