Bard Translation and Translatability Initiative and Italian Studies Program Present
Knock Knock: Jokes in Translation
Friday, April 28, 2023
Campus Center, Weis Cinema
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Karen Raizen, Bard College
Jokes don't translate easily. Wordplay, dark humor, and even memes often fall flat when translated to other languages, since they hinge on specific linguistic and cultural features. In this workshop, we will explore the challenges surrounding jokes in translation. We will also tell jokes, and attempt to translate them. No prior knowledge of any particular language is required. Laughing is optional.For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Campus Center, Weis Cinema