Title: Translation and quality /
Authors: Schäffner, Christina.
Publisher: Multilingual Matters,
Year: 1998
Subjects: Translating and interpreting.; Functionalism (Linguistics)
Abstract: The whole basis of quality in relation to translations is considered in this well argued set of essays. The emphasis is on an honest discussion of training needs and the use of examples to illustrate the points that the contributors make.
Contents: From 'Good' to 'Functionally Appropriate': Assessing Translation Quality / Christina Schaffner -- Positions, Power and Practice: Functionalist Approaches and Translation Quality Assessment / Hans G. Honig -- The Debate -- What is That Translation For? A Functional View of Translation Assessment from a Pedagogical Perspective: A Response to Hans G. Honig / Gunilla Anderman and Margaret Rogers -- Even Horses Shall Have Their Day: A Response to Hans G. Honig / Peter Bush -- Linguistics in Functionland and Through the Front Door: A Response to Hans G. Honig / Kirsten Malmkjaer -- The Customer as King: A Response to Hans G. Honig / Peter Newmark -- Preparing Professionals: A Response to Hans G. Honig / Mark Shuttleworth -- Complexity, Contrastive Linguistics and Translator Training: Comments on Responses / Hans G. Honig.