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.
• Ethical and Professional Skills - Master the professional production of translations and manage interpersonal relations - Master the professional production of an interpretation.
• Negotiate the conditions under which an interpretation job will be undertaken with the organiser of the event and ensure accepted quality norms are met.
• 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.
• 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

Students will be able to:
- understand a French speech on a current affairs or a general interest topic, and be able to pick up on the structure after hearing the speech for the first time;
- reformulate the speech in correct, natural Spanish, avoiding literal translations.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

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