Module description 

The MA module in Translating Literary Culture examines the theory and practice of translating text-based literary materials,...

Module description 

The MA module in Translating Literary Culture examines the theory and practice of translating text-based literary materials, broadly-defined. The module discusses theoretical engagements with translating literary culture, including notions of voice and style, contextualizing source and target literary systems, and ideological and other issues in the selection and conduct of translations. 

We consider practical and theoretical approaches to the translation of a range of genres, such as canonical literary texts, poetry, children’s literature, academic literature, and theatre translation. The case studies, as well as the precise content of the module, are likely to vary from year to year. 

The module is taught and assessed in English and welcomes contributions from all languages and cultures. Some practical translation into and out of English is incorporated during the module. Translations are submitted as supporting documents for assessed critical commentaries but are not assessed work. Students are encouraged to reflect on the processes of translation and comment on the implications of translating these various text-types from both practical and theoretical perspectives. 

Preparatory Reading 

Literary Translation by Chantal Wright (Routledge, 2016) 

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‘Introduction to Microbiology’ will provide you with an introduction to the diversity of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, archaea,...

‘Introduction to Microbiology’ will provide you with an introduction to the diversity of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, archaea, protozoa, algae, fungi and slime moulds. We will discuss the importance of microbes for biomedicine; for the ecology of the planet, and as model organisms for genetics, molecular biology and cell biology. It will be taught through lectures, weekly laboratory exercises and coursework at a level that provides a continuation of material presented in school studies and a base for second year modules in the life sciences.

After completing this module you will be able to:

Appreciate the diversity of microorganisms.
	Describe the characteristics of different groups of microorganisms.
	Identify and quantify some types of microorganisms.
	Discuss the uses of microorganisms, their roles in ecosystems and as the causative agents of disease.
	Employ basic laboratory skills for handling, isolating and identifying microorganisms.
	Understand "good microbiological practice" and laboratory hazards in microbiology.
	Understand the basis of microbial genetics and mutation.
Indicative lecture topics (based on 2021/22 schedule)

Introduction to Microbiology and Bacteriology
	Growth of microorganisms
	Counting, classifying and killing bacteria.
	Exploiting bacteria
	Some examples of bacteria diversity.
	Bacterial pathogenesis
	Prokaryotic genetics and genomics
	Genetic variation
	Bacterial Genetics
	Horizontal gene transfer
	Extremophiles
	Biology and genetics of yeasts: Yeasts as model systems for understanding basic biology, and for biotechnological applications.
	Eukaryotic Microbiology: Biology of algae and protozoa.
	Eukaryotic pathogens
	Virology
	Microbial Communities
	Bacterial Competition