Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 100925

Coordinator Vera Xu Opens in new window

Description This subject aims to develop in students an appreciation of different literary genres in English and in their other language (LOTE) with an emphasis on stylistic and cultural issues to provide a basis for literary translation. The subject will cover literary translation theory and introduce relevant strategies to be applied in practice. The class will be non-language specific, but students will be expected to work from and into their language other than English.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Translating and Interpreting

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Equivalent Subjects LGYB 3388 - Literary Translation

Restrictions

Students must be bilingual in the language combinations offered by the school. Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Assumed Knowledge

Proficiency in English and one other language (LOTE) at native or near-native level.