European Studies 303 - Poetic Translation

Spring
2013
01
4.00
Catherine Ciepiela

MW 02:30PM-03:50PM

Amherst College
EUST-303-01-1213S
WEBS 215
caciepiela@amherst.edu

This is a workshop in translating poetry into English, preferably from a Germanic, Slavic, or Romance language (including Latin, of course), whose aim is to produce good poems in English. Students will present first and subsequent drafts to the entire class for regular analysis, which will be fed by reference to readings in translation theory and contemporary translations from European languages. Advanced knowledge of the source language is required and experience with creative writing is welcome.

Limited to 12 students. Fall semester:  Professor Maraniss.  Spring semester: Professor Ciepiela.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.