Advanced English-Arabic Translation: A Practical Guide by El Mustapha Lahlali Pa

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Learn all the skills you need to translate from English to Arabic in this clearly structured guide. The extracts from a variety of authentic, contemporary texts have been carefully selected to introduce you to important stylistic features so that you can develop your skills across a range of genres. This Second Edition includes two completely new modules: Translating Grammar and Machine Translation; as well as new vocabulary and exercises relating to social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and bitcoin.

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Your one-stop practical guide to translating text from English into ArabicLearn all the skills you need to translate from English to Arabic in this clearly structured guide. The extracts from a variety of authentic, contemporary texts have been carefully selected to introduce you to important stylistic features so that you can develop your skills across a range of genres.This Second Edition includes two completely new modules: Translating Grammar and Machine Translation; as well as new vocabulary and exercises relating to social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and bitcoin. Key Features* For learners who already have a grasp of basic Arabic and are looking to improve their translation skills* Examples cover media, legal, scientific & technical, literary and administrative texts* Clear explanations and worked examples develop your understanding of the translation process* Lots of drills and exercises help you to enhance and refine your translation skillsModules:Module 1: Introduction to TranslationModule 2: Machine TranslationModule 3: Arabic and English Grammar in Translation Module 4: Literary TranslationModule 5: Economic TextsModule 6: Scientific TextsModule 7: Media Texts Module 8: Administrative TextsModule 9: Legal TextsEl Mustapha Lahlali is Professor of Linguistics and Media at the University of Leeds, UK. Wafa Abu Hatab is Professor and former Director of the Centre for Translation at Zarqa University, Jordan.

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Your one-stop practical guide to translating text from English into ArabicLearn all the skills you need to translate from English to Arabic in this clearly structured guide. The extracts from a variety of authentic, contemporary texts have been carefully selected to introduce you to important stylistic features so that you can develop your skills across a range of genres.This Second Edition includes two completely new modules: Translating Grammar and Machine Translation; as well as new vocabulary and exercises relating to social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and bitcoin.Key Features* For learners who already have a grasp of basic Arabic and are looking to improve their translation skills* Examples cover media, legal, scientific & technical, literary and administrative texts* Clear explanations and worked examples develop your understanding of the translation process* Lots of drills and exercises help you to enhance and refine your translation skillsModules:Module 1: Introduction to TranslationModule 2: Machine TranslationModule 3: Arabic and English Grammar in TranslationModule 4: Literary TranslationModule 5: Economic TextsModule 6: Scientific TextsModule 7: Media TextsModule 8: Administrative TextsModule 9: Legal TextsEl Mustapha Lahlali is Professor of Linguistics and Media at the University of Leeds, UK.Wafa Abu Hatab is Professor and former Director of the Centre for Translation at Zarqa University, Jordan.

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Using this Book; Structure of the Book; Module 1: Introduction to Translation; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Etymology and Definition; 1.3 History of Translation; 1.4 Basic Translation Concepts; 1.5 Foundation Methods of Translation; 1.5.1 Word-for-word Translation; 1.5.2. Literal Translation; 1.5.3 Faithful Translation; 1.5.4 Communicative Translation; 1.5.5 Adaptation; 1.5.6 Free Translation; 1.6 Conclusion; 1.7 MODULE REVIEW EXERCISES; Module 2: Machine Translation; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Concept and Emergence; 2.3 Machine Translation Approaches; 2.3.1 Rule-Based Machine Translation (RBMT) Approach; 2.3.2 Empirical Machine Translation Approaches; 2.4 Machine Translation Engines; 2.5 Generic Machine Translation Platforms; 2.5.1 Google Translate; 2.5.2. Microsoft Translator; 2.5.3. Bing; 2.5.4. Yandex; 2.6 Customised Translation Engines; 2.7 Adaptive Machine Translation; 2.8 MODULE REVIEW EXERCISES; Module 3: Arabic and English Grammar in Translation; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Word Order; 3.3 Tense and Aspect; 3.4 Cohesion; 3.5 Conclusion; 3.6 MODULE REVIEW EXERCISES; Module 4: Literary Translation; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Fiction; 4.2.1 Narrative Texts: Discourse Problems; 4.2.2 Narrative Texts: Syntactic Problems; 4.2.3 Cultural Problems, Domestication and Foreignisation; 4.3 Drama; 4.4 Poetry; 4.4.1 Strategies for Translating Poetry; 4.5 Conclusion; 4.6 MODULE REVIEW EXERCISES; Module 5: Economic Texts; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Features of Economic Discourse; 5.3 Translation Problems and Strategies; 5.4 Neologism; 5.5 Metaphor in Economic Discourse; 5.5.1 Terminology: Marketing; 5.5.2 Terminology: Investment; 5.5.3 Terminology: Banking; 5.5.4 Terminology: Accounting and Audit; 5.6 Conclusion; 5.7 MODULE REVIEW EXERCISES; Module 6: Scientific Texts; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Translation strategies; 6.2.1. Borrowing; 6.2.2. Coinage; 6.3 Translation Problems and Practical Steps; 6.3.1 Problems of Word Level Equivalence; 6.3.2 Problems above Word Level Equivalence; 6.3.3 Textual Equivalence: Cohesion and Coherence; 6.4. Translating Covid-19; 6.5 Conclusion; 6.6 MODULE REVIEW EXERCISES; Module 7: Media Texts; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Features of Media Texts; 7.3 Translating Conflicts and Wars; 7.4 Translating Uprisings and Revolutions; 7.5 Translating Elections and Political Participation; 7.6 Translating Natural Disasters; 7.7 Conclusion; 7.8 MODULE REVIEW EXERCISES; Module 8: Administrative Texts; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Translating Guidelines and Regulations; 8.3 Learning and Teaching Regulations; 8.4 Translating CVs and Applications; 8.5 Conclusion; 8.6 MODULE REVIEW EXERCISES; Module 9: Legal Texts; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Types of Legal Texts; 9.3 Translating Legal Texts; 9.4 Security Council: Terms and Conditions and Peace Agreements; 9.5 Translating Agreements and Contracts; 9.5.1 Rights and Copyrights: Terms and Conditions; 9.5.2 Memorandum of Agreement; 9.5.3 Multiparty Negotiations; 9.5.4 Tenancy Agreements; 9.6 Translating Family Law Agreements and Testament; 9.6.1 Marriage Contracts; 9.6.2 Divorce Settlement Agreement; 9.6.3 Child Custody Agreement; 9.6.4 Last Will and Testament; 9.7 conclusion; 9.8 MODULE REVIEW EXERCISES; Bibliography.

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Your one-stop practical guide to translating text from English into Arabic

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Your one-stop practical guide to translating text from English into Arabic For learners who already have a grasp of basic Arabic and are looking to improve their translation skills Examples cover media, legal, scientific & technical, literary and administrative texts Clear explanations and worked examples develop your understanding of the translation process Lots of drills and exercises help you to enhance and refine your translation skills Learn all the skills you need to translate from English to Arabic in this clearly structured guide. The extracts from a variety of authentic, contemporary texts have been carefully selected to introduce you to important stylistic features so that you can develop your skills across a range of genres. This Second Edition includes two completely new modules: Translating Grammar and Machine Translation; as well as new vocabulary and exercises relating to social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and bitcoin. Modules Module 1: Introduction to Translation Module 2: Machine Translation Module 3: Arabic and English Grammar in Translation Module 4: Literary Translation Module 5: Economic Texts Module 6: Scientific Texts Module 7: Media Texts Module 8: Administrative Texts Module 9: Legal Texts

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For learners who already have a grasp of basic Arabic and are looking to improve their translation skills Examples cover media, legal, scientific & technical, literary and administrative texts Clear explanations and worked examples develop your understanding of the translation process Lots of drills and exercises help you to enhance and refine your translation skills

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A one-stop practical guide to translating text from English into Arabic For learners who already have a grasp of basic Arabic and are looking to improve their translation skills Examples cover media, legal, scientific & technical, literary and administrative texts Clear explanations and worked examples develop your understanding of the translation process Lots of drills and exercises help you to enhance and refine your translation skills

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Arabic Language (Intermediate & Advanced); Translation Studies; English-Arabic Translation

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