LTWR 511 - Literature in Translation

Units: 3

Study of select literary texts and literary criticism written in languages other than English. Students will study texts in the original language and compare them to their English translation(s) with a focus on idiom, style, grammar, and argumentative detail. Includes a survey of translation theory. Requires good (i.e., equivalent of third-year instruction) reading knowledge of a foreign language. Completion with a grade of B or better satisfies the Language Other than English Requirement for graduate students in Literature and Writing Studies. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.