Avoiding Potholes in Translation: A Practical Perspective on Translation between English and isiZulu

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to translation studies between English and isiZulu, covering key concepts and integrating examples from various text types. Its practical and accessible style makes it engaging and informative, while the diverse examples illustrate the technicalities and dynamics of translation between different language families. It is a valuable resource for translation scholars and practitioners working with indigenous languages in South Africa.

Format: Hardback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide to translation studies between English and isiZulu delves into essential concepts for understanding translation within the South African language context. It serves as a solid foundation for pursuing advanced studies in translation. While the book's content coverage is broad, it also offers in-depth insights, seamlessly integrating examples from various text types. The practical and accessible writing style makes it both engaging and informative. The diverse examples showcase not only the technical aspects of translation but also the rich dynamics arising from the fact that the languages involved in the translation process belong to different language families. The extensive use of these examples to explain nearly every aspect of translation makes this book truly unique and invaluable to translation scholars and practitioners alike. While the book focuses on cases from the isiZulu language, its insights are applicable to translation scholars and practitioners working with other indigenous languages of South Africa.

Please note that the print edition of this book is not available for sale in Sub Saharan Africa.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032632254