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Languages in Contact: An Introductory Textbook on Translation

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Carmen Valero-Garces (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0819198765 | ISBN-13: 978-0819198761 | Publication Date: May 9, 1995

Although there are many books concerned with the teaching of the Spanish language, few are intent on the teaching of translation. Languages in Contact does just this; Intended for university-level Spanish language courses, this book is designed for students whose primary language is English, as well as for Spanish speakers who live in an English-speaking culture. Guaranteed to help students develop good translation habits and improve their knowledge of Spanish.

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...the most valuable parts of this book are the Translation Exercises and the discussion of how various types of text may be translated.>>>> (Fritz G. Hensey )

...the most valuable parts of this book are the Translation Exercises and the discussion of how various types of text may be translated. (Fritz G. Hensey )

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Product Details

Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: University Press Of America (May 9, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0819198765
ISBN-13: 978-0819198761
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,275,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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