Course Catalogue

Translation of Literature and Culture 2 MODLANG5044

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Modern Languages and Cultures
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course explores the translation of literature and culture and its role in constructing and mediating intercultural communication and identities on the global stage. It evaluates power relations and politics in the translation process, focusing on traditional strategies of literary and cultural translation alongside more contemporary theories of adaptation and rewriting.

Timetable

2-hour lectures over the course of 10 working days as scheduled on MyCampus.

Requirements of Entry

Standard entry to Masters at College level.

Excluded Courses

NANKAI5015

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are: 

 

■ Reflective Essay - 3000 words - 60% 

■ Conference-type Presentation - 20 minutes - 40% 

 

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

 

■ There is no alternative to the Essay but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

■ Conference-type presentation: recorded presentation (video or audio) 

 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.  

 

Course Aims

The course aims to:

 

■ encourage students to think critically about the cultural and linguistic issues involved in the translation of literature and culture

■ investigate a range of different case studies across a variety of languages and cultures

■ examine the implications of contemporary translation theories upon translation strategies covered in Translation of Literature and Culture 1

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ assess the application of a range of translation strategies to the process of literary and cultural translation covered in Translation of Literature and Culture 1

■ critically evaluate case studies using relevant theories related to the translation of literature and culture

■ orally present information and develop a sustained written argument drawing from relevant sources and skills acquired in Translation of Literature and Culture 1.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions