Translation Theory and Practice

Translation theory and practice is the study of how translation of a text from one language to another is done. This field has developed greatly over centuries, and interprets the relationship between the meaning, context and language of the source text, and the target audience for whom it is being translated. Translation theory and practice is essential in many fields including politics, education, business and culture. It is also used to support the internationalisation of products and services to different markets and cultures. The principles of translation theory and practice are employed by professional translators to produce accurate, effective and natural translations of documents. This field of study continues to evolve and has a major impact on how people from different cultures and countries understand one another.