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Vol. 1:1 (1989) ► pp.29–41

Genre Analysis and the Translator

 | University College of North Wales, Bangor
In this paper I shall attempt three tasks. First, to give a brief account of the recent history of genre studies, leading to a definition of the notion. Secondly, to contextualise the notion of genre, that is, I shall see what it has in common with, or adds to, other related notions current in Discourse Analysis. Finally, I hope to show how genre study might be integrated into programmes of translator training.
Article outline
  • 1.The Notion 'Genre'
  • 2.Related Notions
  • 3.Genre Study in Translator Training
  • 4.Concluding Remarks
  • References
Published online: 1 January 1989
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