Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- 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.
- Master the foreign languages at level C2 in reading and listening, and level C1 in writing and speaking.
- Continuously assess and maintain said linguistic knowledge;
- 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.
- Cultural and Intercultural Competency - Utilise intercultural knowledge in order to understand, analyse, and contextualise in the practice of translation.
- Be familiar with the political, social and cultural environment of the working language and the chosen foreign languages, as well as a sustained effort to keep abreast of all new developments in those areas.
- Able to recognise the socio-cultural components underlying an oral or written text.
- Analyse the assumptions, implicit or explicit, allusions, stereotypes and intertextuality of any oral or written document.
- 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.
- Recognise when and know how to consult an expert.
- Maintain personal archives in a logical, efficient and accessible manner.
- Cognitive Skills - Possess a solid theoretical grounding in translation and/or interpretation and be able to apply it to the professional practice thereof and actively pursue further independent development of it.
- Familiarise themselves with transposition techniques based on theoretical findings, subsequently leading to some practical automatisms.
- Develop the necessary analytical and synthesis faculties to be able to understand and work on complex texts.
- Develop knowledge and skills autonomously, particularly in terms of researching new theoretical approaches and tools in the field, with the aim of improving professional skills.
- Ethical and Professional Skills - Master the professional production of translations and manage interpersonal relations - Master the professional production of an interpretation.
- Manage all phases of a translation from reception of the order to delivery of the final product .
- Negotiate with the client and provide the services agreed upon.
- Produce an accurate translation or interpretation in respect of what was agreed with the client and in accordance with accepted quality assessment norms.
- Abide by ethical norms in force in the profession (discretion, confidentiality, punctuality, etc.).
- Work as an integral part of a team (translators, revisers, project managers, etc.).
- Respect the ethical conventions of the profession, particularly with regard to confidentiality, and accepting only those contracts that one is able to honour.
- Show good self-control including a professional degree of tact.
- Negotiate the conditions under which an interpretation job will be undertaken with the organiser of the event and ensure accepted quality norms are met.
- Develop the ability to self-evaluate with a critical eye, in order to continually progress.
- IT Skills - Be familiar with and be able to use computer tools designed for translation and any applications specific to fields of specialisation.
- Master IT tools and be able to effectively use software designed to aid in text correction, translation, terminography, typesetting, documentation research, etc.
- Adapt to new tools and evaluate their strengths and limitations, particularly in the domains of voice recognition, subtitling and dubbing, localisation, etc.
- Keep up with new developments in the field of IT and use it for professional purposes or to carry out research.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills - Use and develop communication skills.
- Exercise their abilities to communicate and comprehend effectively.
- Capture the essence of a message in its original context and render it faithfully in another language.
- Be willing and ready to adapt to new and varied communication situations and environments; be flexible.
Learning Outcomes of UE
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Content of UE
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Prior Experience
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Type of Assessment for UE in Q1
- Oral examination
- Written examination
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
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Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
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Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
- Written examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
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Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
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