From Classroom to War of Resistance: Chinese Military Interpreter Training during World War II

This book explores a previously overlooked part of China's translation/interpreting history in the 20th century, highlighting a new way of investigating wartime language education by integrating functional linguistic context and postmodernist narration. It draws on a large number of first-hand materials of different forms, contributing to the emerging field of war interpreting studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 26 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the 20th century, a previously overlooked chapter in China's translation and interpreting history has been explored, shedding light on a unique approach to investigating wartime language education. By seamlessly integrating certain elements of functional linguistic context and postmodernist narration, this study offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of language learning during times of conflict. Drawing upon a vast array of first-hand materials, ranging from newspapers to official archives and documents, this research provides valuable insights into the experiences of individuals and communities during wartime. Moreover, it contributes significantly to the emerging field of war interpreting studies, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise when translating and interpreting during times of armed conflict.

The study delves into a previously neglected period of China's translation and interpreting history in the 20th century. By integrating elements of functional linguistic context and postmodernist narration, it presents a novel method for examining wartime language education. This research relies on a diverse range of firsthand materials, including newspapers, official archives, and documents, providing a rich source of information about the experiences of individuals and communities during wartime. Furthermore, it makes a substantial contribution to the emerging field of war interpreting studies, offering valuable insights into the complexities and challenges associated with translating and interpreting during armed conflicts.

The study explores a previously overlooked aspect of China's translation and interpreting history in the 20th century. By integrating functional linguistic context and postmodernist narration, it offers a fresh perspective on investigating wartime language education. This research relies on a vast array of first-hand materials, including newspapers, official archives, and documents, providing valuable insights into the experiences of individuals and communities during wartime. Moreover, it contributes significantly to the emerging field of war interpreting studies, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise when translating and interpreting during armed conflicts.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032619101