French into English: translation practice

Course

In London

£ 149 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Enhance your understanding of French language and culture and develop your English writing style by doing and discussing translations.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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

To be discussed with your tutor for a continuation of this course. You could also do another course related to French, creative writing, journalism, etc. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

French into English: translation practice

£ 149 VAT inc.