Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand language of instruction and foreign languages (language skills)
• 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)
• 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
• Use everyday technology (technological skills)
• Use standard office software tools and editorial assistance effectively
• 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)
• Conduct targeted and reasoned documentary research in both the core language and the foreign languages studied
• Assess the relevance and reliability of documentary sources used

Learning Outcomes of UE

Students wil be able to:
- bring out the logical structure of a general text, written in the foreign language;
- render the meaning of this text in a correct French;
- advisedly use dictionaries and reference documents. 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

Introduction to the basic translation principles and technologies. Introduction to the translation of informative and pragmatic texts. 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 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