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Sample Lesson Plan for Literature in Translation

Sample Lesson Plan for Literature in Translation

July 12, 2021 ,

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Living with an Author and a Translator

Adapted from Curtis Bauer, The Common’s Translation Editor, and Director of Creative Writing Program and teacher of Comparative Literature at Texas Tech University.

In this exercise you will explore the multidimensionality of a poem, essay, or story by “living with” the author and translator: reading and thinking about their work every day for a week. This is a multi-step assignment so read carefully and make sure you plan in advance.

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Resources to help you plan for the fall semester

Resources to help you plan for the fall semester

August 13, 2020

We know this fall’s going to be a weird one. We’re here to help with your classroom (or home school) planning! 

Here’s one thought: 

Give your students a break from the screen by putting print issues of The Common in their hands– just $20/student: 

Two issues for each student, free desk copies for teachers (that means you too, parents!), as well as sample lesson plans and related readings. You can also schedule a Zoom visit with the Editor in Chief, providing students a window into the world of editing and publishing. Or, we can facilitate a virtual visit with one of our contributing authors. 

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Literature and Creative Writing Resources for Your Remote-Learning Needs

Literature and Creative Writing Resources for Your Remote-Learning Needs

April 16, 2020

During this difficult time, we want to take the opportunity to highlight a few educational resources we offer that are readily available for at-home learning. Even while stuck at home, you can use works from The Common to connect your students to new voices and perspectives from around the world, while also deepening their own sense of place. Several recently published web features will also offer students examples of how literature can help us to reflect upon the present moment.

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Virtual Office Hour for Teachers

Virtual Office Hour for Teachers

March 3, 2020
Virtual AWP, Virtual Office Hour for Teachers: Please join us Thursday, March 5th, at 4pm ET via Zoom.  
Unfortunately, we at The Common had to cancel our trip to San Antonio, but I hope you’ll join me and Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Acker via video conference to chat about The Common‘s classroom program and our supportive resources for teachers and students. We’ll also be joined by Professor Judith Baumel (Adelphi University) who will share her experiences and answer your questions about teaching The Common. 
 
 
 
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Questions in the interim? Send to Liz Witte, Associate Editor and Director of The Common in the Classroom at liz@thecommononline.org! Know of a friend or colleague looking for a syllabus refresh? Forward them the link to this page so they can join, too.
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Sample Lesson Plan for World Literature: Arabic Literature in Translation

Sample Lesson Plan for World Literature: Arabic Literature in Translation

March 21, 2018 ,

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World Literature: Arabic Literature in Translation

Using Issue 11: Tajdeed

Adapted from Marilyn Sides, Senior Lecturer and Director of Creative Writing, in the Department of English and Creative Writing, Wellesley College

1) Read: Mohammed Rabie’s “Burdens,” Muhammad Khudayyir’s “The Hush Void,” and Mahmoud al-Rahabi’s “The Passing Carts,” as well as the “Contributor Notes” for these authors and their translators.

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