This course explores literary translation and its role in communicating cultures and identities on the global stage. It studies power relations and politics in the translation process, focusing on traditional strategies of literary translation alongside more contemporary theories of adaptation and rewriting. Assessments allow students to explore their own interests in depth. 

10 x 2 hour seminars as scheduled in MyCampus. One-to-one meeting for essay preparation.

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The standard assessments for this course are: 

■ Oral presentation (10 minutes) - 20%

■ Essay (4000 words) - 80%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

■ Oral presentation: Recorded presentation (video or audio) / One-to-one presentation with staff.

■ There is no alternative to the Essay but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.  

The course aims to:

■ provide students with a strong awareness of the cultural and linguistic issues involved in literary translation 

■ examine a range of different case studies across a variety of languages and cultures 

■ consider the implications of contemporary translation theories upon translation strategies 

■ explore the commercial side of literary translation 

■ explore and illustrate the use of Translation Studies reference and support materials 

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ critically analyse case studies using relevant theories related to literature and translation 

■ evaluate the application of a range of translation strategies to the process of literary translation 

■ orally present information and critical discussion 

■ develop a sustained written argument drawing from relevant sources