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CMPL 250 - Introduction to Literary Translation: Theory, History, Practice

Mode(s) of Instruction: Hybrid
FC ARHU CD WINT
4 credits
The gateway to translation studies at Oberlin, this course is an introduction to the history and theory of literary translation. Focusing on culturally significant examples, students will examine linguistic, stylistic, political, economic, philosophical, and technological aspects of translation. Emphasis will be placed on the historical evolution of the roles of translators and translations and on how translation has shaped literary culture since the Renaissance. Topics will include genre and cross-genre translation (fiction, poetry, and drama), issues of translatability and translation strategy, and the impact of translations on untranslated writing.
This course is cross-listed with CRWR 250

Course Last Offered/Scheduled: Fall 2020, Spring 2021


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