Special Topics in Advanced Theatre Studies (340-0-20)

Topic

Theatrical Translation

Instructors

Dassia N. Posner
Music Communication Building 5-172
Office Hours: T 1-2:30 (drop-in); M and W afternoons (by appt.)

Meeting Info

Wirtz 225 Instruct Black Box 2: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

In this hybrid theory-practice course, students will engage critically with varied historical and theoretical models for dramaturgically grounded theatrical translation and dive into the practical implications of these theories, with the plays of Anton Chekhov as a primary case study. In the latter portion of the class, they will generate their own creative translations of theatrical texts of their choice. The course's aims are to build critical context for theatrical translation and to give students the practical skills to begin building a portfolio of work that allows them to expand meaningfully beyond the dominant Anglo-centric focus of much US theatre. Students must have at least a high intermediate knowledge of any non-English language. No previous translation experience is required. Open to undergraduate and graduate students across the university.

Registration Requirements

Intermediate to high level of a non-English language required.

Email Dr. Dassia Posner d-posner@northwestern.edu to request a permission number. Please include a short description of your language level/experience

Class Materials (Required)

All readings available on Canvas. $1-25

Class Notes

Intermediate to high level of a non-English language required.

Email Dr. Dassia Posner d-posner@northwestern.edu to request a permission number. Please include a short description of your language level/experience

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: This class is open to theatre students only until the end of pre-registration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites
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