Student Activity: Toward a More Sustainable Campus through Innovative Design and Practical Application
November 17, 2024, the English Department hosted a successful seminar titled “Between Shadow & Soul: Secret Love—A Study of Pablo Neruda’s Sonnets for Matilda Ruthie”. The event focused on Neruda’s Sonnet seventeen (XVII) and his passionate yet secret love for Matilda, his third wife and muse.
A key highlight of the seminar was the first-ever Kurdish translation of Sonnet XVII, which was presented and discussed by experts from both the university’s English Language & Translation Department. The session explored the challenges and beauty of translating Neruda’s deep emotional expression into Kurdish.
The seminar featured a keynote address by Ms. Tafan Kamal Kareem, specialize in English literature and creative writing. She delved into Neruda’s poetic legacy and its resonance in Kurdish-speaking communities.
The event brought together students, academics, and poetry enthusiasts for an insightful exploration of Neruda’s work, as well as the intersection of love, language, and translation.
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