Fall 2015

From Astérix to Houellebecq: Translating Contemporary French

Listed in: French, as FREN-314

Faculty

Laure A. Katsaros (Section 01)

Description

This course aims at improving the students' knowledge of the contemporary French language and of contemporary French society through translation. We will draw from a wide variety of sources, such as fiction, poetry, film, songs, press articles, graphic novels and advertising, to gain a better understanding of idiomatic French and of the translation process. Conducted in French.

Requisite: FREN 207 or 208 or the equivalent. Limited to 17 students. Fall semester. Professor Katsaros.

If Overenrolled: Priority given to French Majors, and then by seniority.

Cost: $40.00 ?

FREN 314 - L/D

Section 01
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM BARR 102
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM BARR 102
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM BARR 102

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
Is That a Fish in Your Ear? Translation and the Meaning of Everything Faber & Faber Bellos Amherst Books TBD
The Outsider Penguin Modern Classics Camus, Translation by Sandra Smith Amherst Books TBD
Extension du domaine de la lutte Livre de poche Houellebecq Amherst Books TBD
RĂ©parer les vivants Verticales de Kerangal Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2022