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Christopher Clarke serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Translation Studies program at the University of Connecticut. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in French from The Graduate Center (CUNY, 2020), an M.A. in Literary Translation from New York University (2012), and a B.A. Honours in French from Simon Fraser University (2011).
His educational background demonstrates deep interdisciplinary training:
- Ph.D. in French, The Graduate Center (CUNY), 2020
- M.A. in Literary Translation, New York University, 2012
- B.A. Honours in French, Simon Fraser University, 2011
Clarke specializes in Translation Studies with emphases on literary translation methodologies, 19th-21st century French literature (particularly interwar works, contemporary novels, and Oulipo experimentalism), and French cinematic traditions. His research bridges theoretical scholarship with creative practice, examining how linguistic and cultural transfer operates within avant-garde and surrealist frameworks.
His recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with experimental literary forms across historical periods—from 19th-century biographical fiction to contemporary postmodern narratives—with recurring themes of procedural writing, cultural identity, and nonverbal communication systems. The works demonstrate technical mastery in handling complex literary devices while maintaining accessibility for modern readers.
His scholarly recognition includes:
- French-American Foundation Translation Prize (2019)
- PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant (2016)
- Multiple longlistings for PEN Translation Prize and Best Translated Book Award
- Finalist for French-American Foundation Prize (2017)
Clarke actively contributes to the translation ecosystem through editorial leadership as co-editor of Hopscotch Translation and editor of World Poetry Review, alongside securing competitive grants like the PEN/Heim award. His collaborative work with the Outranspo creative translation collective since 2014 demonstrates commitment to innovative translation practices beyond traditional academic boundaries.
As a core member of the Outranspo collective, Clarke participates in experimental translation performances and cross-disciplinary projects that challenge conventional notions of textual transfer, often incorporating elements of theater, visual art, and live interpretation to explore the physicality of linguistic exchange.
