Guest Workshop Presentation by an M.F.A./Poetry or Literary Translation Candidate with a focus on Latin American Studies/Mexican Poetry


Nominations for our Merida 2013 program will be accepted through October 15, 2012.

 

We are accepting nominations from creative writing professors for a student currently pursuing an MFA in Poetry or Literary Translation (with a focus on Mexican poetry or Latin American Studies) to participate in our workshops for 1/2 tuition ($300). In exchange, the candidate will present one translation workshop  or lecture for participants. This is a unique opportunity for a student to gain experience conducting a workshop or presenting a lecture in a foreign country. Professional introductions for future projects abound.  The candidate will also give a half-hour public reading, which will include their own poetry and/or English language translations of a contemporary Latin American poet.

 

Please write to uspoetsinmexico@verizon.net to nominate a candidate and include a brief description of the candidate's particular focus on Latin American Studies or Mexican poetry. Include the student's email and a brief recommendation.  A follow-up email from USPiM to candidates of interest will request a description of their proposed workshop or lecture. The nominee will be selected and notified by November 15th.   
    


Tulum 2011 Karen Lepri workshop: Translating Carla Faesler: A Hands-On Workshop on Grasping One Poet’s World

Karen Lepri (Brown University MFA/Poetry)