Course Syllabus
SPL133: Thinking translation: Translation theory from a literary and cultural perspective (7,5 hp).
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This course is an introduction to the study of translation. It is organized around a number of major themes, movements and events with the aim to establish various reference points for an understanding of translation: history of translation, culture and gender, religion and popular culture. The course is draws on different theories with their own approaches to thinking about translation, for example sociology and cultural studies, postcolonial studies, polysystem theory and manipulation school. It is designed for students who are interested in the real nature of translation and the many phases of the translator s task. While it is essential for students of literary translation, literatures and culture, it provides a valuable foundation of general knowledge for all students.
Syllabus and reading list:
You may find syllabus and reading list here.
Required reading:
All literature listed on the reading list is available in electronic form via the university library or via the learning portal.
Course introduction and schedule:
Course introduction and the first lesson will take place on November 4 at 10:15-12 in C256.
Here you will find a complete schedule for the course.
Course guide
For registered students, we have created a course guide, which contains more detailed information on, among other things, course structure, attendance, examinations and assessment. You can find the course guide in the menu on the left under "Modules".
Teachers
In the fall semester of 2024, Malin Podlevskikh Carlström teaches the course.
Other information
Contact info for the Department of Languages and Literatures
Informationabout study councellors
Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Examination at the Department of Languages and Literatures (scroll down to the end of the page and click on the department)