Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand language of instruction and foreign languages (language skills)
• Use French perfectly in a variety of non-technical situations, both orally and in writing
• Understand, reformulate and summarise documents and presentations, in French, on various topics written by experts, including those related to current affairs
• Communicate easily and adequately, in both selected foreign languages, at a minimum level of B2 in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• Be proficient in another foreign language
• Understand and integrate cultural similarities and differences (cultural and intercultural skills)
• Demonstrate real knowledge of the cultures of the studied languages
• Identify cultural differences and talk about them
• Be familiar with codes and conventions of other cultures for the sake of interpersonal relationships
• Develop knowledge in various fields, in particular those aimed at by translation activities

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the first module of the master in translation, students will be able to:
- understand the challenges of general translation and make the necessary research to solve those challenges;
- translate general texts in written and with a high degree of precision, in a correct French and in the appropriate style;
- translate and/or summarize general texts orally, without any mistranslations and at the normal rhythm of speech delivery. At the end of the first module of the master in translation, students should be able to: -understand specialized documents using appropriate research strategies; -translate them into correct French and where necessary, taking into account the typology and terminology of the concerned domain. [M1-11-en] They will be able to: - provide a true and accurate translation of text using the foreign language correctly and appropriately; - apply appropriate strategies of revision, avoidance and communication.

Content of UE

Analysis of and commentary on textual and audiovisual documents selected for their relevance to the socio-cultural context of the studied language. 
Activities targeting linguistic and cultural knowledge, but also discursive, functional and heuristic skills. 

Written translation of non-specialized texts of variable length and style, with highlighting of the common translation pitfalls and of the intertextual conventions in the source and target language.
Oral translation, exhaustive or summarized, of shorter general texts. Translating specialised texts from various domains whether economical, technical, scientific or medical. Use of documentary and terminological resources (CAT). Translation of texts on general subjects and exercises in comparative linguistics. Emphasis on specific problems inherent in the foreign language. Critical use of documentation and language reference materials available in the target language.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• N/A

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable