The Oxford Handbook of Translation Studies

Abstract

The study of translation is a well-established field of scholarly activity. The discipline has taken its position in academia as a subject of serious research and study. This article is a reference work and practical guide for the benefit of professional translators and interpreters, and for students and researchers in the field of translation and interpreting studies and allied disciplines. Furthermore, the concepts and issues central in the development of the discipline are addressed. In addition, it deals with the translation of written texts of nine major types, and the translation of texts used in advertising and localization. It also covers signed language interpreting. The interaction between humans and technological tools in translational contexts, and its commercial applications are also discussed. Finally, the article focuses on the varied forms of training and education available to prospective translators and interpreters, including the prerequisites for admission to programmes and difficulties associated with assessment.