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.
• 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 able to recognise the socio-cultural components underlying an oral or written text.
• Thematic Competency - Develop and apply thematic knowledge related to domains in which translation is practised.
• Identify what information and documentation is required.

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the first block of the master in translation or interpreting, students will be able to:
- understand the challenges of general translation and localisation and do the necessary research to solve those challenges;
- translate general written texts with a high degree of precision, in a correct French and in the appropriate style;
- process localisable texts such as websites, software interfaces or video games;
- use CAT tools adapted to localisation.
 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Written translation of non-specialised texts of variable length and style, with highlighting of the common translation pitfalls and of the intertextual conventions in the source and target language. Partial or total localisation of relevant contents, with identification of the particular challenges and linguistic transfer techniques. CAT tool use.
Texts accessible at the C1 level of the CEFR.

Prior Experience

Not applicable