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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
TRAD0051-1  English - General Translation into French

Duration :  60h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting, 3rd yearSecond semester6
Lecturer :  Christine Pagnoulle
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
While including a constant reference to theoretical tenets, the course introduces students to different kinds of translation, different kinds of texts and various areas of knowledge.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Comfort translating responses, including the frequent need to rephrase the original.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
A good knowledge of English and an excellent knowledge of French.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
A large part of the course consists of exercises.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Four hours a week during the second term.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Students active involvement in the course is a plus ; apart from regular evaluations the final examination consists of a written test followed by an interview which gives students to modify their translation or account for their choices.
Organizational remarks :  
Professional translators will be invited as guest speakers.
We also offer extra sessions on some Saturday afternoons.
Contacts :  
Christine Pagnoulle
cpagnoulle@ulg.ac.be
043665438
6th floor place Cockerill
4000 Liège


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