Students wants to register for the Omnibus Magazine Sam Hood Translation Prize
One-on-one
Class Introduction
The Omnibus Magazine Sam Hood Translation Prize Preparation Class will guide aspiring translators to refine their skills and craft elegant, stylish, and creative translations from Greek and Latin prose and verse. Under the guidance of an experienced teacher, students will delve into the nuances of translation, learning to balance accuracy with creativity to produce translations that are both faithful to the original text and imbued with their own unique voice.
Outcome
- Enhanced understanding of Greek and Latin prose and verse
- Improved translation skills, including accuracy and fidelity to the original text
- Development of creativity and stylistic flair in translation
- Ability to balance linguistic accuracy with personal interpretation
- Increased confidence in tackling diverse passages from classical literature
- Preparation of a polished submission for the 2024 Sam Hood Translation Prize
Class Structure
5 one-on-one classes, 1 hour each, 5 hours of classes in total.
Class Content
| Session | Topics |
| 1 | Discuss the contest details, translation basics, and judges’ expectations. |
| 2 | Discuss past translation submissions and a translation strategy. |
| 3 | Discuss any difficulties in the translation process and complete the first draft of the translation. |
| 4 | Continue edits to complete the second draft of your work. |
| 6 | Complete any final edits. Complete the submission process. |
Feedback
Students and their parents will receive brief feedback after each class regarding the student’s general participation in class. Students will also receive feedback on graded assignments via email.
Further reading
To best prepare for this program, we recommend reading:
