French into English: translation practice
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
Enhance your understanding of French language and culture and develop your English writing style by doing and discussing translations.
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About this course
- acquired practical experience of translating from and into a range of different writing styles.
- enhanced your knowledge and understanding of the French language and French-speaking cultures.
- developed your own skills as a writer of English, particularly your ability to write in different “voices”.
- acquired a better understanding of the work of the professional literary translator.
There may be other outcomes, depending on the needs and interests of the group of students.
Based on tutor's material. The tutor will discussed material as appropriate.
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Subjects
- Translation
- English
- Writing
Course programme
This is primarily a practical translation course with a focus on literature, although there will be opportunities to work with other forms of writing, depending on student interest. You will translate a range of short passages and discuss your work in class. We will also look at short extracts from published English translations alongside their French originals.
This is a practical, participative course in which students will be required to prepare translations for discussion in class. Homework will be set every week, which students should be willing and able to do in order to benefit fully from the course.Additional information
French into English: translation practice