Goucher College 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Goucher College 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

WRT 309 - Translation (4 Cr.)


This course introduces students to the main theories and trends in the field of translation, familiarizing them with common debates about best translation practices. By comparing multiple translations of the same source text and examining a variety of media, including literature, film, and music, students will consider the aesthetic, cultural, and social issues facing translators. Students will also have the opportunity to put theory into practice through writing assignments. Students may not know all pertinent languages but will be given the information needed to attempt their own translations. Students will acquire practical translation skills, an understanding of why translation matters, and an appreciation for the art of translation. A command of English and some knowledge of another language is required. Prerequisite: WRT 181 ; and WRT 108  or WRT 206  or permission of the instructor. Fall Semester: Schutt