Routledge Handbook of Chinese Interpreting
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- ISBN 9781032664569
- Weight: 1040g
- Dimensions: 174 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 29 Nov 2024
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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This Handbook sheds light on the current trends in interpretation research, with a particular focus on China and Chinese interpreting.
Over the years, the field of Chinese interpreting has experienced remarkable growth, not only in terms of market demand but also in research trends within the discipline of translation studies. In China, specifically, interpretation studies have been at the forefront of developments in pioneering new approaches and methodologies. The chapters in this Handbook delve into various aspects of interpretation research, encompassing both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. From examining the intricacies of consecutive and simultaneous interpretation to exploring the role of technology in shaping the future of the profession, the contributors offer valuable insights into the advancements and challenges within Chinese interpreting. By showcasing the latest research trends and sharing valuable experiences from renowned scholars and practitioners, this collection contributes to the ongoing dialogue surrounding interpretation studies.
This Handbook is a comprehensive resource for academics, researchers, students, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Chinese interpreting and its evolving landscape.
Riccardo Moratto is Distinguished Professor (特聘教授) at the School of Foreign Studies (SFS), Tongji University, Director of the International Center for Intercultural Studies (ICIS) at Tongji University, Deputy Director of the Research Center for Chinese Discourse and Global Communication, AIIC member, expert member of the Translators Association of China (TAC), and member of numerous other associations. Professor Moratto is executive editor of the International Journal of Translation and Communication, editor-in-chief of Interpreting Studies for Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press (外教社), and general editor of Routledge Studies in East Asian Interpreting and Routledge Interdisciplinary and Transcultural Approaches to Chinese Literature. Professor Moratto is a Chartered Linguist and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (FCIL), a hyperpolyglot, an international conference interpreter and renowned literary translator. Professor Moratto has published extensively in the fields of translation and interpreting studies and Chinese literature.
Cheng Zhan is Professor at the School of Foreign Languages, Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou, China). He obtained his MA in Translation and Comparative Cultural Studies from the University of Warwick, and his PhD in interpreting studies at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. He is an active member of AIIC, and his research interests focus on the sociocultural aspects of interpreting, interpreter education, and audio description. He has published five monographs and ten interpreting textbooks, and co-edited two volumes for Routledge.
