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Direct linkMel'cuk, Igor A. – Meta, 1978
Proposes a linguistic model based on the theory that linguistics is the science of translation, and shows that universal problems of translation are in reality linguistic problems. (AM)
Descriptors: French, Language Usage, Linguistic Theory, Models
Kuepper, Karl J. – Meta, 1977
A discussion of problems encountered in literary translations which are not found in non-literary texts. The following steps are described: identification of the specific features of the work, categories to be applied in the evaluation of the translation, and verification of them against constantly occurring characteristic features of the text.…
Descriptors: Interpreters, Language Skills, Language Styles, Literature
Dansereau, Jules – Meta, 1978
An exposition of reasons why a system of automatic translation could not use a terminology bank except as a source of information. The fundamental difference between the two tools is explained and examples of translation and mistranslation are given as evidence of the limits and possibilities of each process. (Text is in French.) (AMH)
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Information Processing, Machine Translation, Programing Languages
Rey-Debove, Josette – Meta, 1973
Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Linguistics and Translation, October 4-7, 1972, Montreal, Canada. (DD)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Grammar, Lexicology, Morphology (Languages)
Spilka, Irene V. – Meta, 1979
Reviews the grammatical, semantic, and stylistic difficulties in translating English passive constructions into French. (AM)
Descriptors: English, French, Grammar, Language Styles
Landsberg, Marge E. – Meta, 1976
Discusses problems in contemporary translation theory, particularly in terms of the number of semantic distinctions a given language may draw. (CLK)
Descriptors: Language Patterns, Language Research, Language Styles, Linguistic Theory
Ford, Alan J. – Meta, 1973
Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Linguistics and Translation, October 4-7, 1972, Montreal, Canada. (DD)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Form Classes (Languages), Language, Lexicology
Guilbert, Louis – Meta, 1973
Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Linguistics and Translation, October 4-7, 1972, Montreal, Canada. (DD)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Dictionaries, Discourse Analysis, Morphemes
Eyraud, Daniel – Meta, 1974
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Definitions, English, French
Gauger, Hans-Martin – Meta, 1973
Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Linguistics and Translation, October 4-7, 1972, Montreal, Canada. (DD)
Descriptors: Componential Analysis, Linguistic Competence, Linguistic Performance, Phonemes
Mounin, Georges – Meta, 1979
Discusses the possible contribution of linguistics to the legal field, and cautions about the limitations of this contribution. (AM)
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Approach, Laws, Lexicology
