Legal Studies Program 488 - Translating Japanese: Theory And Practice

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Macalester College

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How do you translate a haiku, a one-line, seventeen-syllable Japanese poem In three lines, as is normal for haiku in English Or, like the original, in seventeen syllables These are some of the questions we will consider in this course, which covers both the practical aspects of translating Japanese (from haiku to film subtitles) and the theoretical implications of this act (such as fidelity, difference, and orientalism). Assignments will consist of readings in translation theory and practice, with particular emphasis on Japanese literary translation, as well as exercises in Japanese-to-English translation. In addition, students will complete a final translation project of publishable quality. Prerequisite: JAPA 305 (Advanced Japanese 1) or higher. Readings are in English and Japanese. Offered every year. (4 credits)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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