Objectives of general skills

• Linguistic skills - Apply knowledge of languages specific to translation or interpretation
• Master the French language at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Master the foreign languages at level C2 in reading and listening, and level C1 in writing and speaking.
• Transmit a message expressed in another language, orally or in writing, all the while respecting the intention, the target audience, the linguistic register and the objectives of the original language and message.
• Thematic expertise - Develop and apply subject knowledge relating to the fields in which the activity of translation or interpretation is practised.
• Identify what information and documentation is required.
• Master the strategies, tools and techniques needed for carrying out documentary or terminological research.
• Recognise when and know how to consult an expert.
• Maintain personal archives in a logical, efficient and accessible manner.
• Cognitive skills - Understand theoretical knowledge specific to translation and interpretation, apply it to professional practice and develop it independently.
• Develop the necessary analytical and synthesis faculties to be able to understand and work on complex texts.
• Ethical and professional skills - Master the professional production of an interpretation.
• Show good self-control including a professional degree of tact.
• Show their ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Interpersonal and communication skills - Use and develop communication skills.
• Be willing and ready to adapt to new and varied communication situations and environments; be flexible.

UE's Learning outcomes

At the end of this activity, students are expected to be able to:
- apply the theoretical and technical skills they are currently building up in a context similar to real life work;
- deal with diversified translation, copy writing or revising tasks, for outside "clients";
- use CAT-tools to work on real projects;
- realise and assess those tasks in a team.

UE Content

Translation agency simulation based on all languages taught at the Faculty as working languages.
Social-constructivistic approach.
Involvement in all working steps implied in the translation and interpretation workflow.

Prior experience

Not applicable

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

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Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

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Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

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Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• N/A