Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5295. Special Topics

1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: None.

Grading Basis: Graded

With a change in topic, may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

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5310. Literary Translation: Theory and Practice

3.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 9 credits.

Prerequisites: Six credits of upper division coursework 3000-level or higher in a foreign language or the equivalent.

Grading Basis: Graded

A study of the theoretical and practical aspects of literary translation. Translating literature from various genres. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits with a change of topic.

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5311. Literary Translation Seminar

3.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 9 credits.

Prerequisites: Six credits of upper division coursework 3000-level or higher in a foreign language or the equivalent.

Grading Basis: Graded

Translating literature and studying the practical aspects of the craft of literary translation. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits with a change of topic.

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5320. Portfolio Translation Seminar

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: TRST 5310 and 5311.

Grading Basis: Graded

Translation of literature of any genre or period into English, working toward a final publishable text. Includes preparation of a conference-length paper related to translation theory or practice.

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