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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Compétences professionnelles spécifiques à la traduction multidisciplinaire - Maîtriser la production professionnelle de traductions
• S'initier aux langues de spécialité et à leur terminologie propre.
• Use professional software as CAT Tools with discernment and competence
• Be familiar with translation in the foreign language, while applying specific strategies

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the first module of the master in translation,  students should be able to:  
-understand specialized documents using appropriate research  strategies; 
-translate them into correct French and where necessary, taking  into account the typology and terminology of the concerned  domain. 

They will 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.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Translating specialised texts from various domains whether  economical, technical, scientific or medical. Use of documentary  and terminological resources (CAT).  

Translation of texts on general subjects and exercises 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