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He has made French to English translations of two books by Ivorian poet Josué Guébo, My country, tonight (Action Books, 2016) and Think of Lampedusa (African Poetry Book Series, University of Nebraska Press, 2017), a collection for which Guébo won the Tchicaya U Tam'si Prize for African Poetry.
Fredson has translated from French two collections, as well, by Ivorian poet Tanella Boni, The future has an appointment with the dawn (APBS, UNP, 2018), which was a finalist for the 2019 Best Translated Book Award and the 2019 National Translation Award, and There where it's so bright in me, a collection for which Boni was awarded the Prix Théophile Gautier from the French Academy (APBS, UNP, 2022).
Fredson's translation from French and Bété of Bété poet Azo Vauguy's poetry collections Zakwato and Loglêdou’s Peril are forthcoming as a double-translation (Action Books, 2023). Fredson collaborates with West African slam poets and storytellers, as well, recently creating the visual narrative The Diary of Sinali Karamoko: Au Maroc.
Fredson's poetry, translations, nonfiction, criticism, and editorial curations appear in American Poetry Review, Boston Review, Jacket2, Research in African Literatures, Best American Experimental Writing, Warscapes, and other journals, anthologies, and blogs. He holds an MFA from Arizona State University and a PhD in Creative Writing and Literature from the University of Southern California. Fredson specializes in 20th and 21st century poetry and poetics, transnational and decolonial studies, African literature and poetics, and literary translation. His work has been supported by Fulbright and NEA fellowships, a Virginia G. Piper Fellowship for Cultural Exchange, and other kindnesses.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 Credits | ||||
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Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). |
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Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook. It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Reading/Writing Boot Camps that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register. |
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General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
13531 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Open 7 of 18 |
13527 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 1 of 18 |
13535 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 14 of 18 |
Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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14806 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Open 16 of 18 |
13543 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 17 of 18 |
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