Translating Laughter

Catalog description

While this course will deal with the history and theory of translation at large, the practical aspect of the course or the workshop component of it will focus on translating humor from various texts and mediums. We will begin by examining the history and theory of translation, read theory on translation and parody, and examine specific passages and how they manifest themselves in literary and visual translations. Finally, we will set workshops to present, share, and examine the effects of our translations together. To learn more about this course, visit the Creative Writing Program at https://creative.writing.upenn.edu.