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.
• 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.

Content of UE

Consecutive and simultaneous 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. Use and perfectioning of oral skills in the foreign language.  Application of memory techniques, and other techniques related to note-taking, deverbalisation and reformulation.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Practical test

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Practical Test

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• Practical test

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable