LANG 5250 - The Practice and Theory of Literary Translation

The course examines the essential role of translation in our world of increasing globalization. Students must translate one extended text of their own choosing from any language into English. Meanwhile, readings and discussion will focus on the nuts and bolts of translation, plus the relationship between translation, literary canonization, nationalism, post-colonialism, and national representation.

Note: May be repeated for credit. Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: One 3000-level foreign language course or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours