M. Phil Literary Translation

Niamhf

Just wondering if any current students or past students can give their view on the course?

Baldlydrawnboy

I knew a few people did this mphil who were very complimentary, but don't know if any of them are boardsies- best re-posting this in the postgrad section!

Seannew1

I haven't done this course but gave it some consideration for next year. I know 3 of the lecturers really well who are all directors of the course(all German lecturers) in modernity, exile literature etc. All of them were very enthusiastic and complimentary about the course. The optional seminars seem really interesting too. The course is entirely assessment based so there's no pressure of having exams too.

playedalive

Seannew1 wrote: »

I haven't done this course but gave it some consideration for next year. I know 3 of the lecturers really well who are all directors of the course(all German lecturers) in modernity, exile literature etc. All of them were very enthusiastic and complimentary about the course. The optional seminars seem really interesting too. The course is entirely assessment based so there's no pressure of having exams too.

I'd say if you loved the translation modules in your undergrad, you'll love this course. I studied Spanish in my undergrad in TCD and our language classes in final year were mostly based on translation of literary passages. If you love playing with language and would be interested in rendering literature in a foreign language into English (capturing the tone, implicit meaning, etc), this would be your cup of tea!

Niamhf

Excellent! Thanks for the replies! I loved translation in my undergrad! I studied German and Spanish for my undergrad so could I work with both languages?

playedalive

I don't know honestly. Your best bet is to get in touch with one of the course coordinators. I'll send you a PM with her details.