Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Linguistic skills - Apply knowledge of languages specific to translation or interpretation
• 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.
• Thematic expertise - Develop and apply subject knowledge relating to the fields in which the activity of translation or interpretation is practised.
• Master the strategies, tools and techniques needed for carrying out documentary or terminological research.
• Cognitive skills - Understand theoretical knowledge specific to translation and interpretation, apply it to professional practice and develop it independently.
• Develop the necessary analytical and synthesis faculties to be able to understand and work on complex texts.
• Ethical and professional skills - Master the professional context of an interpretation.
• 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.
• Show their ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
• 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.
• 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

At the end of the internship, students will be able to:
- integrate quickly in a professional environment in the field of interpretation and linguistic mediation;
- implement the linguistic, cultural, technological and professional skills they have acquired in their education;
- extend autonomously their thematic expertise;
- use their communication and relational skills to continue education by on-the-job training;
- mobilize their cognitive skills to analyze and improve their knowledge and performance.

Content of UE

Internship in a national, international or regional institution, or in another organization where interpretation or linguistic and cultural mediation are a structured and essential or important activity.
 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Practical test

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable