Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Cultural and Intercultural Competency - Utilise intercultural knowledge in order to understand, analyse, and contextualise in the practice of translation.
• Be familiar with the political, social and cultural environment of the working language and the chosen foreign languages, as well as a sustained effort to keep abreast of all new developments in those areas.
• 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.
• 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.
• Recognise when and know how to consult an expert.
• Maintain personal archives in a logical, efficient and accessible manner.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, the students will be able to identify, place and describe significant cultural events as a native speaker would on topics such as literature, Fine Arts, political organizations, judicial system, economic and social organization. The students will be able to carry out competent research on the above topics. The students will be able to report on their research and questioning.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Culture course, general survey course based on presentations requiring an active participation of the students all along the academic year and regular preparations and readings. Whenever possible, the current political and cultural events will be integrated in the presentations. The course can be taught either in English or in French.

Prior Experience

The class can be taught in French and/or in English.