Objectives of general skills

• Linguistic Skills - Apply linguistic knowledge to the practice of translation or interpretation.
• Master the French language at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Thematic Competency - Develop and apply thematic knowledge related to domains in which translation is practised.
• Undertake to acquire specialised terminology in the chosen foreign languages.
• Identify what information and documentation is required.
• Master the strategies, tools and techniques needed for carrying out documentary or terminological research.
• Ethical and Professional Skills - Master the professional production of translations and manage interpersonal relations - Master the professional production of an interpretation.
• Develop the ability to self-evaluate with a critical eye, in order to continually progress.

UE's Learning outcomes

At the end of this programme component, students will be able to : - implement the basic principles of terminological work; - select and to use terminological tools; - manage the terminology necessary to a translation project.

UE Content

The students will be introduced to the basic principles of terminology and lexicography. They will become acquainted with term banks and other terminological resources, in their foreign language in particular. The students will be given practical assignments in which they will be asked to create and manage terminological databases using computer tools.

Prior experience

Not applicable