EUT403: Specialised Translation: Literary Translation
| School | null |
| Department Code | null |
| Module Code | EUT403 |
| External Subject Code | Q210 |
| Number of Credits | 15 |
| Level | L7 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Dr Ryan Prout |
| Semester | Spring Semester |
| Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
In the field of literary discourse, this module aims to:
• create awareness of the challenges raised by the translation of a varied range of literary texts;
• explore and develop effective strategies for managing complex linguistic and cultural transmissions;
• attain high levels of proficiency in translation practice and critical reflection.
On completion of the module a student should be able to
- demonstrate a high level of critical awareness of the issues raised by the translation of literary texts e.g. considerations of genre, register, style
- show understanding of a range of translation texts in relation to their historical and cultural context;
- evaluate and apply translation theories introduced in EUT401 Theory of Translation
- reflect critically on his/her own translation practice
- demonstrate appropriate use of a wide range of translation resources
- demonstrate proficiency in translation skills by producing fluent translations in his/her target language that reflect the subtleties of nuance and meaning of the source text while maintaining content, style and accuracy
- present ideas in a structured, logical and coherent manner.
How the module will be delivered
Teaching is by 5 lectures/seminars.
Week 1: French / English (C Bettinson); English / French (M-L Jones)
Week 2: English / Italian (V Motta); Italian / English (Anna Fochi)
Week 3: German / English (TBC); English / German (E Oerter)
Week 4: Spanish / English (R Prout); English / Spanish (Carlos Sanz Mingo)
Week 5: Japanese / English (C Hood); English / Japanese (M Umemura)
How the module will be assessed
Assessment: one annotated portfolio comprising three translations:
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Length of translation |
Length of commentary |
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Translation 1 |
600 words |
900 words |
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Translation 2 |
700 words |
1,100 words |
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Translation 3 |
900 words |
1,300 words |
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Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assessment | 0 | Specialised Translation: Literary Translation (Assessment 1) Formative | N/A |
| Written Assessment | 40 | Specialised Translation: Literary Translation (Assessment 2) | N/A |
| Written Assessment | 60 | Specialised Translation: Literary Translation (Assessment 3) | N/A |
Syllabus content
- Translating novels
- Specificity of literary translation
- Translating theatre
- Translating poetry
- Analysing literary translation
Essential Reading and Resource List
James S. HOLMES, Frans de HAAN, Anton POPOVIC (eds.), The Nature of Translation: Essays on the Theory and Practice of Literary Translation, The Hague: Mouton and Bratislava: Publishing House of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, 1970.
André LEFEVERE, Translation, Rewriting and the Manipulation of Literary Fame, London: Routlege, 1992.
Olive CLASSE (editor), Encyclopedia of Literary Translation into English, London and Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 2000.