Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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ENAM 0317

Poetics of Translation

Poetics of Translation
In this course we will explore the philosophical and linguistic questions raised by translingual discourse [with an emphasis on poetic writing] by surveying the most important theoretical writings on translation as we compare selections of poetry in multiple translations. Selections will include both “classic” texts such as the Psalms, the Illiad, Catullus, Li Bo, Rumi, Clément Marot, and/ Eugene Onenin/ as well as new experimental translingual poetry. We will discuss such questions as: How does language shape thought? How does culture shape language? Is poetry “untranslatable” by definition? What are the challenges of translating sacred or “exotic” poetry? 3 hrs. lect/disc.
Subject:
English & American Literatures
Department:
English & American Literatures
Division:
Literature
Requirements Fulfilled:
AAL CMP LIT NOA
Equivalent Courses:
ENGL 0317 *
CMLT 0317

Sections

Fall 2019

ENAM0317A-F19 Lecture (Billings)

Fall 2016

ENAM0317A-F16 Lecture (Billings)

Spring 2015

ENAM0317A-S15 Lecture (Billings)