Thinking Arabic Translation

This essential guide helps linguists enhance their Arabic-to-English translation abilities through clear explanations, practical exercises, and discussions on cultural differences, genre, and editing, making it ideal for advanced students.

Thinking Arabic Translation is an essential resource for linguists aiming to enhance their Arabic-to-English translation abilities. The book provides clear explanations, engaging discussions, and a variety of examples and exercises that equip students with the necessary skills to address a wide range of translation challenges. Its practical focus addresses critical issues faced by translators, such as cultural nuances, genre considerations, and the processes of revision and editing.

This updated edition features significant enhancements, including new material in nearly every chapter and a dedicated chapter on parallelism. Additionally, it introduces two new chapters that delve into technical translation, specifically focusing on botanical texts and Islamic finance. The book also presents contemporary examples from diverse translation contexts, reflecting pressing issues that have arisen in the Arab world in recent years. Readers will find texts from an array of genres, including newspapers, prose fiction, poetry, and academic writings, making it a versatile tool for translation practice.

To further support learners, Thinking Arabic Translation includes at least three full-length practical translation exercises in each chapter, reinforcing the concepts discussed. Accompanying resources, such as an updated Tutor’s Handbook and a Supplement with additional textual materials and exercises, are available online. This book is a valuable asset for advanced students looking to refine their language skills or pursue a career in translation, making it a key text in the field.