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FREN288
Workshop in Literary Translation
FREN288 SP
Next Offered in 9899 SP
The aim of this course is to develop the art and craft of
literary translation among those students who have both a
good knowledge of French and an already exhibited stylistic
sensitivity in English. A wide chronological range of
works--short narrative, theater, and verse, both traditional
and free--from a diverse body of authors will provide the
material for semi-weekly sessions devoted to mutual
criticism and discussion. Each student will also work
throughout the semester on an individual translation project
of his or her choice. A number of relevant critical texts
will be read.
MAJOR READINGS
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly assignments and final
project.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Students should
consult with the instructor before registering, and should
be prepared to present a brief writing sample in English, in
any literary genre, preferably but not necessarily
translated from the French.
No single textbook will be used, but a variety of
theoretical and technical articles, ancillary to the
main-creative-work in the course, will be assigned.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RLIT
Prerequisites:
FREN215 or FREN223 or FREN224
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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