Guidelines for Essay Submission
Course title: Literature, Culture, and Translation
Assessment: Essay on Translation of Culture-Specific Items in Literature
Essay Topic:
Students are required to write an essay (approximately 2000 words) discussing the translation of culture-specific items in a literary work of their choice. The literary work can be either:
- A full book focusing on one cultural aspect, food, dress, medicine, architecture, etc., or
- A chapter or excerpt containing multiple cultural aspects.
Content Requirements:
- Provide clear textual evidence from the chosen literary work to support your discussion.
- Include detailed analysis of how culture-specific items are translated and the implications of these translation choices.
- Discuss the challenges and strategies involved in translating cultural elements.
- Proper referencing of all sources, including the primary literary text and any secondary literature or translation theory materials, is mandatory.
Formatting Guidelines:
- Font type: Times New Roman
- Font size: 12
- Line spacing: Double
- Word count: Approximately 2000 words (excluding bibliography/references)
- Use a standard citation style. consistently (e.g., MLA, APA, Chicago)
Submission Details:
- Submit your essay via the designated online platform. or as instructed by the course coordinator.
- Late submissions will be subject to penalties as per the course policy.
Additional Notes:
- Ensure your essay is well-structured, with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
- Proofread your work for grammar, spelling, and clarity before submission.
- Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.
Please put the AI declaration form. before your essay. Submit one word file to Moodle.
For any queries or clarifications, please contact the course instructor ahead of the deadline.
Good luck with your essay!