Creative Translation for Schools
This project, led by Dr Eugenia Loffredo, Lecturer in Translation Studies, and Bettina Pfeiffer, Lecturer in German and MLC Academic Adviser, trains students from LCS and LDC to become ‘Creative Translation Ambassadors’, equipping them to collaboratively develop and deliver engaging workshops for young people from primary age upwards.
With a focus on translation as a creative and enjoyable activity, student ambassadors learn to channel their enthusiasm for language learning and literature, alongside their translation expertise, into enriching and inspiring activities for young people.
At the same time, the project provides participating students with valuable opportunities to develop transferable skills, enhance their CVs and strengthen their employability.
It is delivered in partnership with the British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT) and the UEA Primary Years Outreach team, led by Carrie Frost.
Ambassadors appreciated the opportunity to share the love of their subject and discover the power of language, literature and creative translation especially for a younger audience:
"I most enjoyed seeing children enjoy languages / how they were inspired by the workshop"
"It was very empowering to be shown how to take a subject and discipline I adore out into the world to share it with people, and people who are of an age where sowing seeds of interest in underrated things like language learning might shape their future"
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