The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation

The Routledge Course in Japanese Translationbrings together for the first time material dedicated to the theory and practice of translation to and from Japanese. This one semester advanced course in Japanese translation is designed to raise awareness of the many considerations when translating a text. As students progress through the course they will acquire various tools to deal with common problems typically involved in the practice of translation. Particular attention is paid to the structural differences between Japanese and English and to cross-cultural dissimilarities in stylistics. Essential theory and information on the translation are provided as well as abundant practical tasks. A free Tutor's Handbook is also available online offering model lesson plans and an answer key. The Routledge Course in Japanese Translationis esssential reading for all serious students of Japanese at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.