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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.

Sample Lesson Plan for Literature in Translation
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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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