ASCL 70.25 Translating East Asian Languages: Theory and Practice

Translation is an ancient practice tied intimately to interpretation, cross-cultural understanding, colonization, proselytization, and business. When it crosses vast cultural divides such as between Asia and the West, the challenges are amplified, the issues complicated, and the stakes raised. What are the practical, cultural, and philosophical issues involved? This course explores these questions by studying theories of translation and the history of it the East Asian context while also offering an experiential component in the form of various translation assignments ranging from technical manuals, fiction, and religious texts to poetry, song lyrics, and humor. The focus will be on Chinese, Korean, and Japanese; students hoping to work with other Asian languages should consult the instructor before enrolling.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:LIT; Lang:LRP; WCult:NW

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages