Translation of Music Writings and Lyrics (6 credits)
Translators of books, academic papers and journalistic articles that deal with musical subjects must tackle the complicated meanings and connotations of musical terms. This course, designed for students who do not have any music background, will demonstrate the basic concepts of music via audio-visual materials provided by YouTube. Part I of this course examines the English/Chinese translation of music writings on Western classical music and traditional Chinese music, focusing on the meanings and connotations of technical terms in the practical and theoretic context. Part II deals with the English/Chinese translation of song lyrics of selected English and Chinese vocal works, taking into consideration the poetic, musical and creative features of these two music traditions.
Assessment: 100% coursework