A World of Words

3 units

This seminar is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in literature, foreign languages, creative writing, and translating. In the course students will enrich their studies in foreign languages, cultures and literatures with creative work. Participants will read and discuss practical criticism, present their own creative projects and hone their skills as writers, translators, and readers. At the conclusion of the course, students will have the choice of presenting a polished work of translation or a piece of original writing. Besides myriad possibilities for translating into and from English, the course can accommodate creative writers in English, Spanish, French, German, Korean, and Chinese. Students who wish to enroll in the course should contact the Program in Comparative Literature for further information. There is a limit of 14 participants to this class.