LINGUIST List 13.2647

Wed Oct 16 2002

Books: Translation: Chesterman, Williams

Editor for this issue: Marisa Ferrara <marisalinguistlist.org>

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1. StJerome, The Map: Chesterman, Williams

			
Title: The Map
Subtitle: A Beginners Guide to Doing Research in Translation Studies
			
Publication Year: 2002
Publisher: St. Jerome Publishing Ltd. 
 http://www.stjerome.co.uk/
 
Author: Andrew Chesterman 
Author: Jenny Williams 
				
Paperback: ISBN: 1900650541, Pages: 140, Price: GBP 15.00/$24.00
			
Abstract:

The Map is a practical guidebook introducing the basics of research in
translation studies for students doing their first major research
project in the field. Depending on where they are studying, this may
be at advanced undergraduate (BA) or at postgraduate (MA/PHD) level.

The book consists of ten chapters. Chapter 1 offers an overview of 12
research areas in translation studies in order to help students
identify a topic and establish some of the current research questions
relating to it. Chapter 2 is designed to assist students in planning
their research project and covers topics such as refining the initial
idea, determining the scope of the project, checking out resources,
reading critically, keeping complete bibliographic records, and
working with a supervisor. Chapters 3 to 7 provide some of the
conceptual and methodological tools needed in this area of research,
with detailed discussion of such topics as theoretical models of
translation, types of research, asking questions, making claims,
formulating hypotheses, establishing relations between variables, and
selecting and analyzing data. Chapters 8 and 9 are about presenting
one�Euro(tm)s research, in writing as well as orally. Finally,
chapter 10 deals with some of the criteria commonly used in research
assessment, especially in the assessment of theses. The authors
provide detailed guidance on further reading throughout.

This is an essential reference work for research students and
lecturers involved in supervising research projects and degrees.

Lingfield(s): Translation
			 
Subject Language(s): English (Language code: ENG)

Written In: English (Language Code: ENG)