Lecture (LEC)

This class will focus on practical issues of literary translation. We¿ll consider the problems of translating poetry, prose, drama, and other genres. Class time will be devoted to the comparative analysis of existing translations; workshops on translation issues; and to work on our own translations. A strong emphasis will be placed on professional aspects of literary translation such as publication and representation. Evaluation will be by a portfolio of short translation projects in different genres. A wide range of languages will be represented in class, though we will always be translating into English. You will need a thorough knowledge of English and at least one other language. No prior experience of literary translation is required.