Elective course: Writers and translators in correspondence 3200-M1-2PFA
Topics;
1. Translation strategies.
2. The writer's role in the translation process.
3. "Inseparable dyads": examples of close author-translator cooperation.
4. Translation concepts according to researchers: among others W. Benjamin, L. Venuti, E. Nida, H. Vermeer, P. Casanova.
5. Theories of translation: opinions of famous translators.
6. Theories of translation: opinions of the writers themselves (J. Ortega y Gasset, I. Bashevis Singer, J. Parandowski, V. Nabokov, JL Borges, S. Lem, J. Saramago, I. Calvino, Z. Herbert, M. Kundera , U. Eco, J. Marías)
7. The writer as a translator (J. Saramago, J. Cortázar, J. Marías, J.L. Borges, V. Nabokov, Z. Herbert).
8. Translator as a proofreader of the writer's text.
9. Correspondence of writers and translators (selection of letters): Gabriele D'Annunzio, W. Reymont, J. Conrad, G. Orwell, W. Gombrowicz, S. Lem, Z. Herbert).
10." Yes, we are partners". Correspondence of Wisława Szymborska, Julia Cortazara and João Guimarães Rosa.
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
The student learns theories of literary translation.
Has knowledge of how to use dictionaries.
Has knowledge of the functional possibilities of the Polish language
Is able to analyze and interpret a literary text.
Due to the multilingualism of the texts analyzed (Polish, English, Spanish, French), the student learns the specific "key (genius) of a given language, differences in grammar (use of articles, conditional mode, grammatical times).
Due to the analyzed texts, the student learns important works of contemporary Polish and world literature.
Skills:
Can search, analyze, evaluate and select authentic texts in two specialty languages.
Acquires basic skills in literary translation.
Can prepare oral presentations.
Is able to use and properly apply (general and detailed) translation strategies and techniques in specialized translation and interpretation from English into Polish.
Is able to acquire knowledge in the field of linguistics and literature under the guidance of a lecturer; expand your own knowledge of other disciplines in order to apply it to professional situations and manage your own career.
Social competence:
Is able to work in a group / in pairs / work with others, adopting the appropriate roles (functions); lead a small team.
He can formulate and present his own views. Is able to discuss other people's positions in a manner appropriate for academic discussion.
He is ready to work independently in the field of literary translations.
Assessment criteria
Assessment credit: oral credit, including material from classes.
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