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
• 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
• 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)
• Reformulate, summarise, translate or interpret a document of general interest written or presented orally in a foreign language into French

Learning Outcomes of UE

Students will be able to:
- understand a French speech and pick up on the structure after hearing the speech for the first time;
- Reformulate the speech in correct, natural Dutch, avoiding literal translations, after having quickly researched the subject and terminology;
- describe and justify strategies employed.

Content of UE

Consecutive interpretation, into the foreign language, of speeches of varying lengths and of a fairly low degree of specialisation.
Exercises based on non-prepared speeches, freely-rendered written texts or recordings of original speeches.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable