Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
The course combines practical, theoretical and analytical work, to enable students to engage with the concepts involved in literary translation, in terms of both theory and practice. Students will study theory and criticism of literary translations and will explore the dynamics between existing translations and their source texts. Students will also be engaged in translating creative writing and commenting on their own practice and choices.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 75 | |
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1 x long essay |
Word Count | 3000 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Procedural | Apply | Students will explore the dynamics between existing translations and their source texts. |
| Reflection | Create | Students will be engaged in translating creative writing and commenting on their own practice and choices. |
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