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 that 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.
• Be 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.
• 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.
• Produce an accurate translation or interpretation in respect of what was agreed with the client and in accordance with accepted quality assessment norms.
• Work as an integral part of a team (translators, revisers, project managers, etc.).
• Show good self-control including a professional degree of tact.
• Develop the ability to self-evaluate with a critical eye, in order to continually progress.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the first block of the master in translation, students should 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

Translation of texts on general subjects and exercices 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 Q1

• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Written translation into German

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written translation into German

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable