Theatrical Translation

Catalog description

This course examines theoretical and dramaturgical issues specific to translating written English plays into ASL. Students will consider how linguistic translation of a text intended for performance is shaped by the context of its enactment and reception by the audience, as well as by the cultural, social, aesthetic, political, economic, and ethical aspects of translation. Principles of artistic sign language will be reviewed and applied by analyzing production recordings and live theater performances. Students will also translate short plays collaboratively and individually. Due to the nature of this subject, instruction is in ASL and voice interpreters will not be provided.