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Publication details [#13133]

Kastberg, Peter. 2007. Cultural issues facing the technical translator. In Brunette, Louise, ed. Revision and technical translation. Special issue of JoSTrans. The Journal of Specialised Translation 8: 104–109. URL

Publication type

Article in Special issue

Publication language

English

Keywords

culture=cultural approach | technical translation=technical

Abstract

This short article discusses the importance of prioritising cultural competence in technical translation. It emphasizes how cultural issues are inherent in technical texts and should not be overlooked, both in translation practice an in translation training.

Source : Abstract in journal