MATH 16
Translating Poetry for Kids
Winter 2025
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Class Details
There’s a long tradition of translating English poetry–including nursery rhymes–into Russian. Our goal will be to go the other way, translating some famous Russian poems for children into English. Proficiency (but not fluency!) in Russian is required, as is an interest in poetry and translation.
The Class:
Format: seminar; The plan is to meet 9 hours per week (3 hours each on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays) to read poetry aloud and collaborate on translations.
Limit: 6
Expected: 3
Class#: 1181
Grading: pass/fail only
Limit: 6
Expected: 3
Class#: 1181
Grading: pass/fail only
Requirements/Evaluation:
We will read aloud to one another, as well work on translations collaboratively.
Prerequisites:
Proficiency in Russian.
Enrollment Preferences:
Russian speakers who love poetry.
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MATH 16 - 01 (W) SEM Translating Poetry for Kids
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