Comparative Literature Fall 2006
~C581 (15379): Workshop in Literary Translation ~
Professor Bill Johnston ,  MW 2:30 - 3:45



This workshop will focus on the practical issues of literary
translation. We will consider the problems of translating prose,
poetry, drama, and other genres. Class time will be devoted to the
analysis of existing translations 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 series of practical
assignments revolving around short translation projects in different
genres. A wide range of languages will be represented in class. No
prior experience of literary translation is required, though you
will need advanced knowledge of at least two languages, one of which
should be English.