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 and integrate cultural similarities and differences (cultural and intercultural skills)
• 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
• Use lexicographical resources and reference materials to lead linguistic mediation activities individually or as part of a team (professional skills)
• Use printed or electronic dictionaries and reference materials appropriately
• Reformulate, summarise, translate or interpret a document of general interest written or presented orally in a foreign language into French
• Conduct relevant research and report on it in a critical manner (cognitive skills)
• Assess the relevance and reliability of documentary sources used

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the 2nd block, students will be able to:
- bring out the logical structure of a general text, written in Chinese;
- render the meaning of this text in a correct French;
- advisedly use dictionaries and reference documents.

Content of UE

Introduction to the basic translation principles and technologies.
Introduction to the translation of informative and pragmatic texts, accessible at the B1 level of the CEFR.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Written examination
• Quoted exercices

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Examination scored on 20 points:
— 5 points for the French grammar and spelling
— 10 points for correctness in regard to the Chinese original text
— 5 points for idiomaticity and written style

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Examination scored on 20 points:
— 5 points for the French grammar and spelling
— 10 points for correctness in regard to the Chinese original text
— 5 points for idiomaticity and written style