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Literary Translation & Interpretation

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 2:30p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0045 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWe 2:30p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0045
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This is an intensive course that examines literary translation and interpretation, concentrating on both poetry and prose. Instruction focuses on the practice and theory of literary translation, with particular attention given to close reading and interpretation. Readings include classic and recent essays on translation theory, as well as excerpts from a selection of variant sample translations.

Prerequisites

ENGL 200 or ENGL 201 or ENGL 202

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0045

Enrolled / Capacity

16 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Patrick Barron

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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