The Role of Translation in German Studies.

The article discusses the importance of integrating translation into curricula and scholarship. In literature courses, paying attention to translation can help direct students to the aesthetic properties of literary works and combat what various perceive as a drift towards illiteracy in an age of visual overstimulation. The translation of primary texts in the field of cultural studies could help integrate the study of language, literature, and culture. Moreover, it is noted that careful use of translation in upper-level language courses can not only help foster an awareness of the stylistic features of German but also hone writing skills in English.