Admission Requirements
Specialization: Literary Translation I
Description
This course offers practice in translation of a variety of literary text types, such as fiction, poetry, plays and literary essays.
At home, all students prepare a translation for discussion in tutorial. Each week, two or three students will make an annotated translation of the text; they will be assigned the role of discussion leader for that week.
Course Objectives
Skill in translating literary texts from English to Dutch
Ability to apply one’s knowledge and understanding of stylistics in translating a literary text
Ability to apply one’s knowledge of translation theories in translating literary texts
Timetable
The timetable will be available from July 1 onwards on the Department website.
Mode of Instruction
One three-hour tutorial per week.
Assessment
Class paper; annotated translation
Blackboard
This course is supported by Blackboard.
Reading list
Literary Translation II reader available on Blackboard.
Registration
Students can register through uSis.
Contact information
English Department, P.N. van Eyckhof 4, room 103c. Phone: 071 527 2144, or mail: english@hum.leidenuniv.nl