CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED LITERARY TRANSLATION
The Center for Translation Studies at the University of Illinois
Dalkey Archive Press
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Dalkey Archive Press, in collaboration with the Center for Translation Studies at the University of
Illinois, invites application for the Winter session of the Certificate in Applied Literary Translation, to
be offered in January 2015 as an online program providing intensive training experience in translation
and publishing that will result in the publication by Dalkey Archive of the participant’s first book-length
translation.
This is a unique program that allows beginning translators the opportunity to work with professional
Dalkey editors in a way that allows participants to see their translations move beyond the classroom and
into the world. Thus far, over 10 books have seen publication, and 18 others are in process.
WHEN
January 12 – April 10, 2015
WHO
• Translators at an early stage in their careers who are ready to undertake a major translation but
are still in need of working very closely with editors
• Both native English speakers and non-native speakers with superior English-language skills are
encouraged to apply
• Translators of all languages welcome, especially those from lesser-used languages
WHAT
The program will consist of weekly individual Skype sessions, during which participants will
receive instruction in writing readers’ reports, cover letters to editors, grant proposals, and other
critical documents. Students will also prepare sample translations to be evaluated by Dalkey
editors and cooperate with the editors to complete their first book-length translation into English.
FEES
$6,500
Fellowships may be available up to $1,000. Please indicate in your application whether you
will be applying for a fellowship towards the cost of the program.
Fees help to offset publication costs as well as costs attached to providing training and reviewing
translation work.
Students will be compensated for their published translation. For more information on
compensation, please read the FAQ on Dalkey’s website. A link is provided below.
CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED LITERARY TRANSLATION
The Center for Translation Studies at the University of Illinois
Dalkey Archive Press
APPLICATIONS
Deadline for all applications: December 12, 2014
Required documents:
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Complete CV
Cover letter explaining applicant’s literary background and interests, familiarity with books
published by Dalkey Archive, and a short list of favorite novels
Sample prose translation of 10–15 pages, double-spaced
The sample should be from a work of fiction (novel, short story) that has not been
previously published in English. Samples of poetry, drama, or nonfiction will not
be accepted. Please include bibliographical information about the original work.
Send all materials to: translation@dalkeyarchive.com
Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance within a week of submitting complete applications.
For more information, including FAQs, visit http://dalkeyarchive.com/applied-literarytranslation/