Indonesian Translation Slam
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Wed 28 Oct
18:30
Forum Theatre, University of Melbourne
60 mins
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Ever wondered how translation works? In this literary showdown, our translators will go head-to-head, each translating the short story Dua Pengantin from Indonesian novelist, feminist and sociologist Okky Madasari into English. As they compare and defend their choices live on stage, join us to discover just how intricate and subjective literary translation can be. Madasari joins the conversation to reflect on seeing her work translated and the challenges and possibilities of writing across languages.Our translators, Professor Pamela Allen and current PhD candidate Stefanny Irawan, will be expertly moderated by Professor Michael Ewing.
Expect a 60-minute panel discussing Indonesian translation with excerpts read by current University of Melbourne students.
This event is proudly presented in partnership with the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative, Faculty of Arts, the University of Melbourne, with support from the Australian Association for Literary Translation Inc and received grant funding from the Australia-Indonesia Institute of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Indonesian Translation Slam is the second session in the New Humanity Makers program from the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative at the University of Melbourne, bringing visionary leaders whose work defies disciplinary boundaries to illuminate their practices.
Expect a 60-minute panel discussing Indonesian translation with excerpts read by current University of Melbourne students.
This event is proudly presented in partnership with the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative, Faculty of Arts, the University of Melbourne, with support from the Australian Association for Literary Translation Inc and received grant funding from the Australia-Indonesia Institute of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Indonesian Translation Slam is the second session in the New Humanity Makers program from the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative at the University of Melbourne, bringing visionary leaders whose work defies disciplinary boundaries to illuminate their practices.
