Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Linguistic Skills - Apply linguistic knowledge to the practice of translation or interpretation.
• Be proficient in another foreign language.
• Thematic Competency - Develop and apply thematic knowledge related to domains in which translation is practised.
• Recognise when and know how to consult an expert.
• Maintain personal archives in a logical, efficient and accessible manner.

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

students will be able to: - memorize a speech on a subject of general or current interest while identifying and replicating its structure, using notes if required; - render the speech in correct and fluent French with no errors of meaning; - deliver the speech in a convincing fashion.   They will be able to: - prepare an interpretation session through documentary research and learning of the appropriate terminology; - correctly employ interpretation equipment and exercise appropriate behaviour in the interpreting booth; - access and exploit their linguistic skills and apply strategies to allow for the rapid transfer of ideas so as to interpret short speeches from the foreign language into French without meaning errors.

Content of UE

Consecutive interpretation of short and relatively non-specialized speeches. Memorization, note-taking and rendering in French.   Exercises based on non-prepared speeches, freely-rendered written texts or recordings of original speeches. Introduction to interpretation theory, conference terminology and specificities of Belgian and international institutions  

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination