MA Literary Translation

You translate prose into English and write the note that explains the choices. Source languages are the ones you already read. The course does not teach a language from zero.

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Program overview

You translate prose into English and write the note that explains the choices. Source languages are the ones you already read. The course does not teach a language from zero. Rights and the translator's contract sit beside the workshop. The project is 4,000 words plus the note.

What you will study

Close reading
Prose workshop
Poetry and drama
Analytical foundations of Literary Translation
Evidence and research methods for Literary Translation
Contracts and copyright
Editing the translation
Translation and note

How to apply

Complete the online form, which saves from the first step, pay the $30 application fee, and upload your documents. Admissions emails you the decision.

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