Includes bibliographical references and glossary.

Preface -- Author's preface -- Section I: 1. What is translation? -- 2. Some perspectives on translation --3. Equivalence in translation -- 4. Views on evaluating translations -- 5. Pedagogical uses of translation -- 6. Current issues -- Section 2. Readings -- Section 3. References -- Section 4. Glossary.

Translation is one of the most important cross-linguistic and cross-cultural practices. This short introduction focuses on what you need to know about it: the different perspectives on translation and key issues such as equivalence in translation, translation evaluation, and the role of translation in language teaching, globalization, and intercultural communication.