Translation and Types of Text

Authors

  • Magdy Abdullah Al-Shalfouh Faculty of Arts – Misurata University
  • Howaida Abdullah Al-Magrawi Faculty of Arts – Misurata University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36602/faj.2018.n11.11

Keywords:

Translation, Text types, Text functions, ource text comprehension, Text classification

Abstract

This chapter explores the close relationship between translation and various text types, focusing on the translator's core tasks and the functions of different texts. It classifies texts based on their content and purpose and discusses their translation from Newmark’s perspective. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of understanding the source text and highlights the role of dictionaries as valuable tools for translators. It concludes with a detailed explanation of back translation as one of the methods used in the translation process.

Published

01-06-2018

How to Cite

Al-Shalfouh, M. A., & Al-Magrawi, H. A. (2018). Translation and Types of Text. (Faculty of Arts Journal) مجلة كلية الآداب - جامعة مصراتة, (11), 285–293. https://doi.org/10.36602/faj.2018.n11.11

Issue

Section

Language and Literary Studies

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