Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Translation in Practice I (Adv French)
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 31442
Module Lead	Sarah Fishwick
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LC Translation in Practice II (Adv French) - (09 31443)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Practical Classes and workshops-20 hours Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module is a practical translation module. Students will learn how to translate a variety of consumer-oriented texts (e.g. instructions for consumers such as recipes, leaflets accompanying common medicines and simple DIY instructions). The emphasis will be on: a) the development of intercultural sensitivity b) learning to use dictionaries and other vocabulary resources c) the production of texts of a near-professional standard and d) the use of linguistic and functionalist approaches to translation. Students will work from French into English and vice versa. They will be assessed on their ability to translate into English and French, depending on the language in which they have native competence.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an awareness of the key factors influencing translation decisions. Select appropriate syntactic, semantic and pragmatic strategies for translating consumer-oriented texts. Produce translations edited to a professional standard in English or in the language in which they have native or near-native competence (French).
Assessment	31442-01 : One translation into English of a text of up to 300 words : Coursework (50%) 31442-02 : A 700 word commentary in English : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	One translation into English of a text of up to 300 words (50%) A 700 word commentary in English (50%) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component
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