Translation-Driven Corpora - Federico Zanettin - Bog

Electronic texts and text analysis tools have opened up a wealth of opportunities to higher education and language service providers, but learning to use these resources continues to pose challenges to scholars and professionals alike. This text introduces readers to corpus tools and methods which may be used in translation research and practice. Each chapter focuses on specific aspects of corpus creation and use and are illustrated through practical examples and case studies. Each chapter outlines a set of tasks aimed at guiding researchers, students and translators to practice some of the methods and use some of the resources discussed. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this fast growing area of scholarly and professional activity.