17423

WiSe 12/13: Literary Translation: Unit 1 - T1-5 LP

Ruth Wishart

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Aims and Objectives This module is a translation course for students who are neither native speakers of English nor German. It will develop the skills necessary for translating a wide range of literary texts from German into English, as well as from English into German, concentrating on the skills required for translating from one foreign language into another.

Attention will be paid in Tutorial I to the particular challenges that arise in translating between two closely related Germanic languages, German and English, which have developed their own characteristic range of structures, vocabulary and literary styles. Since students in the course are not expected to have native speaker skills in either language, much of the course will be spent analysing the linguistic nuances of the source texts as well as translation options in the target language.

Texts examined will include prose and poetry, covering a wide range of registers, including classic literature, contemporary film and children's literature. The course will also cover some background in translation methodology, cultural factors in translation, as well as register and style.

Learning Outcomes During the module, students will learn:

to analyse a text in a foreign language (both English and German), developing the skills necessary for high-quality literary translation. These include close reading, text analysis, advanced translation skills and decision-making based on a complex range of linguistic and literary factors, enabling students to make informed decisions on matters of detail and to use language both accurately and creatively.

to develop high level of linguistic proficiency in English and German, paying particular attention to linguistic accuracy as well as sensitivity to style and register in both languages

to read and assess literary texts incisively, paying attention to detail, developing strategic decision-making skills

to make use of various resources and dictionaries

Module Requirements Students will be required both to present their own original translations as well as to analyse and compare the work of professional translators. To complete Tutorial I and gain 5 credit points students will have to complete a portfolio of translations throughout the semester (roughly 2500 words).

Language requirements The course will be held in English. This course is designed for students who are neither native speakers of English nor German but who have an active command of sophisticated, near native-speaker language skills in both languages (C1/C2). Please note that there is a separate Literary Translation module (1742) which is designed for students whose native language is either English or German.

TeilnehmerInnen müssen kompetente Sprachverwendung (hohes Sprachniveau bis fast muttersprachliche Sprachkompetenz,C1/ C2) in beiden Sprachen beherrschen. Für Muttersprachler (Deutsch oder Englisch) gibt es einen anderen Kurs (17422). Schließen