Translation from French
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC3061 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MLAC3061
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module aims to develop the skills of comprehension of written French and of translating accurately and elegantly into English. In addition to the above, it aims to develop a self-conscious translation practice.
Target Students
Core module for UG students on plan R120; optional for students on R900, RT11 or R9N1 (single language pathway only) on the condition that they achieved a mark of 60 or more for MLAC2082 or MLAC2145.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
- One 1-hour-30-minute lecture each week for 12 weeks
The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks. One 1.5 hour lecture weekly per student.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): In person - 2hr Exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To develop students' ability to understand and translate a variety of written texts.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and understanding:
the grammar, syntax, vocabulary and culture pertaining to French in texts of different genres, and corresponding English idiom and cultural references (A1, A2)
the various techniques available for translation (A2)
B. Intellectual skills:
capacity for independent study and team work (B4, B7)
the ability to recognise different genres and registers in French and to convey them in English in a way which will produce an equivalent reading effect (B8)
C. Professional skills:
enhanced awareness of translation techniques and the ability to evaluate published translations (C2)
D. Transferable skills:
identify and resolve translation problems (D3)
ability to organise work and meet regular deadlines (D7)
the proper use of dictionaries and other linguistic or cultural resources required for translation (D8)
develop personal linguistic and study skills (D9, D10)
Conveners
- Dr Paul Eric Adrian Smith