Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Cultural and Intercultural Competency - Utilise intercultural knowledge in order to understand, analyse, and contextualise in the practice of translation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 - Be in command of the professional context of a translation
• Work as an integral part of a team (translators, revisers, project managers, etc.).
• Cultural and Intercultural Competency - Utilise intercultural knowledge in order to understand, analyse, and contextualise in the practice of translation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 - Be in command of the professional context of a translation
• Work as an integral part of a team (translators, revisers, project managers, etc.).
• Professional skills specific to translation in a intercultural context - Operate in a context of linguistic mediation
• Know the stakes of relations between nations or communities and apply this knowledge to translation.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to deal effectively with misunderstandings and cultural conflicts.
• 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

By the end of the course, the student will understand the politico-institutional and decision-making structure of international institutions, and analyze the context, modes and objectives of their actions. He.She will be able to apply these analytical tool in a critical political science analysis.

Content of UE

The course is divided in two parts: (1) in the theoretical part, we will define international institutions and their international context of emergence. We will then look into their politico-institutional functioning, as well as their means and modes of actions and their relations with States, i.e. the main actors of the international stage. (2) Case studies will focus on one or more of the following institutions: UN, EU, NATO.
Tutoring workshops for writing an academic paper will be organized throughout the semester.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Grade breakdowns as follows:
- Written paper: 50%
- Written exam: 50%

If the situation requires it, the written exam will be replaced by an oral exam. 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Grade breakdowns as follows:
- Written paper: 50%
- Written exam: 50%

If the situation requires it, the written exam will be replaced by an oral exam. 

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable