ALTA 2014 The Broken Mirror
Channel: Literary Translation
Date: 2015-08-12

The purpose of this roundtable is to discuss a variety of “painless” ways in which theory can be introduced in the translation classroom. Particular emphasis will be paid to theoretical texts that serve to problematize the traditional conceptualization of translation as mere reflection in order to transform the practice of novice translators. Specifically discussed will be the ways in which theoretical texts can help to move novice translators from an unthinking literalist approach to a more complex view of translation as a decision-making process, and of the translator’s agency. Panelists will share their most successful experiences using specific theoretical texts.

Participants: Aviya Kushner, Michelle Woods