Department of Spanish and Portuguese

Variable Title: Translation and Interpretation
Graduate Students Only

We will begin the course by discussing into the politics of literary translation, with a specific focus on the Luso-Brazilian context. We will examine the distribution and readership of translated literary works originally written in Portuguese across different historical periods and diverse markets. Additionally, we will address issues related to local and global cultural values, as well as cross-cultural communication. For translations from Portuguese into English, we will meticulously compare and contrast the structural elements of both languages, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Furthermore, we will engage in the translation of shorter pieces from Portuguese to English. Through collaborative efforts, we will explore subtle nuances, deliberate choices, and the overall effectiveness of our rendered versions. Readings and class discussions in both Portuguese and English.

HISP-P 695    #30668      3:00P-4:15P       TR       BH 231        Prof. Luciana Namorato

Note: This class meets with HISP-P 495 & HISP-P 498.  

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