GR 323 - Translating German Prose

This course introduces students to the science and the art of translating. Texts come from a variety of sources: history, philosophy, fine arts, biography, as well as from newspapers and web pages. Students will evolve strategies for dealing with difficult constructions and for using dictionaries effectively. GR 323 involves three class hours and one weekly conversation session with a native speaker of German.

Four credits.

Prerequisite(s): GR 301 or permission of instructor.