Bachelor 2025/2026

Theory and Practice of Literary Translation

Type: Compulsory course (Philology)

Delivered by: School of Literature and Intercultural Communication

When: 4 year, 1 module

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Instructors: Афанасьев Владимир Алексеевич

Language: English

Course Syllabus

Abstract

“Theory and Practice of Literary Translation” course introduces students to basic principles of translation process while working with literary texts. During this course, students can develop their knowledge not only in crucial theoretical aspects of translation theory, but also in practice, venturing into multifarious spheres of literary translation: from prose and poetry to board and video games. The main source language is English.