Legal Translation in Context

Professional Issues and Prospects

Jorge Díaz-Cintas editor Anabel Borja Albi editor Fernando Prieto Ramos editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften

Published:23rd Jan '13

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What does it take to be a legal translator? What is expected of legal translation professionals in the public and private sectors? Following recent developments in the field, there is a need to take stock of professional settings, skills and related training needs. This volume offers a systematic overview of the diverse professional profiles within legal translation and the wide range of communicative situations in which legal translators play their roles as mediators. Contexts of professional practice have been classified into three main categories, which give shape to the three parts of the book: (1) legal translation in the private sector; (2) legal translation for national public institutions; and (3) legal translation at international organizations. Practical concerns within each of these settings are analysed by experts of diverse backgrounds, including several heads of institutional translation teams. Commonalities and differences between contexts are identified as a means of gaining a comprehensive understanding of this multifaceted and dynamically changing profession.

«‘Legal Translation in Context’ is a comprehensive, informative and highly readable survey of current practice in all areas of legal translation. It can be readily recommended to students, trainers and practitioners.» (Linguistica Antverpiensia 2013/12)

ISBN: 9783034302845

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 470g

315 pages

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