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| TRAD0004-1 | Translation and appreciation of historical texts : German I
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| Duration : | 45h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 6 |
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| Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, General, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 4 |
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| Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, General, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 4 |
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| Bachelor in History, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 6 |
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| Bachelor in History, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 4 |
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| Bachelor in modern languages and literatures, general orientation, 3rd year | | Toute l'année | | 8 |
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| Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, Musicology, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 4 |
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| Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, Musicology, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 4 |
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| Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 6 |
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| Bachelor in philosophy, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 6 |
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| Bachelor in philosophy, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Classics, Research Focus, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics, Teaching Focus, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Classics | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Oriental Studies, Teaching Focus, 1st year | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures, Oriental Languages | | Toute l'année | | 5 |
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| Lecturer : | Céline Letawe |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| A few weeks are devoted to a general and intensive review of the main difficulties of German grammar (declensions, conjugations, syntax...). Following this, we will go through numerous translation exercises having to do with history, art history, philosophy, etc. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of this course, students must be capable of translating a text of average difficulty. To achieve this objective, students must ensure they learn the specific basic vocabulary. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Participation in the course is difficult for students with no knowledge of German. We strongly recommend that any students with little knowledge of German should participate very actively from the beginning of the course. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| One text and/or numerous sentences to be translated every week. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Duration and period: 45 hours in the 1st and 2nd quadrimesters.
Times: Tuesdays 12:00 to 13:30. See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| L. Gerrekens/C. Letawe/N. Seron : Allemand débutant-intermédiaire. Lire les textes. De Boeck 2010. (This book contains an introduction to German as well as a list of exercises to be done and texts to be translated in the course of the year.)
Recommended grammar book:
N. Schumacher/H. Bouillon : Guide de grammaire allemande. De Boeck 2007.
Recommended dictionary:
German-French/French-German : Grand dictionnaire allemand Hachette-Langenscheidt in one volume (255 000 words and expressions) 2009. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam: translation of an unseen German text. Dictionaries and grammar books are allowed.
June session. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| The detailed programme above is not exhaustive. During the year, modifications may be made depending on teaching requirements or materials (e.g.: work out of print). Additional information will be provided during the first class. |
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Contacts :
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| Céline Letawe
Département de Langues et littératures modernes
Office A2/6/43
Place Cockerill, 3-5, B-4000 Liège
Tel. 04 366 54 48
Secretary's office
Sabrina Dewar
Tel. 04 366 54 66 |
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