Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Linguistic Skills - Apply linguistic knowledge to the practice of translation or interpretation.
• Continuously assess and maintain that linguistic knowledge.
• 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.
• Recognise when and know how to consult an expert.
• Maintain personal archives in a logical, efficient and accessible manner.
• 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 - Master the professional production of translations and manage interpersonal relations - Master the professional production of an interpretation.
• Abide by ethical norms in force in the profession (discretion, confidentiality, punctuality, etc.).
• Work as an integral part of a team (translators, revisers, project managers, etc.).
• Show good self-control including a professional degree of tact.
• Develop the ability to self-evaluate with a critical eye, in order to continually progress.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills - Use and develop communication skills.
• Exercise their abilities to communicate and comprehend effectively.
• Be willing and ready to adapt to new and varied communication situations and environments; be flexible.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this programme component, students will master Danish at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for languages, as for receptive competences. They will be at level B2 for productive competences.

They should be able to:

- understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning;
- interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party;
- produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Commented reading of a large range of texts. Commented listening activities, based on audio(visual) resources.
Oral and written production exercises: written texts and oral utterances in Danish on various topics.
Systematic and appropriate use of grammar and vocabulary.

Prior Experience

Not applicable