FRENCH 472 A: Translation Theory and Practice

This course develops advanced translation skills through work on a variety of genres (literary, commercial, journalistic, etc.) and in a variety of modes (interpreting, subtitling, etc.). It also engages translation theory by considering the problem of cultural difference embedded in language and broader issues of originality in and the "ownership" of the translated text. Conducted in French and English. Prerequisite: two of FRENCH 301, FRENCH 302, or FRENCH 303. Offered: W, even years.