Study Programmes 2016-2017
INTR0003-1  
Simultaneous interpretation from Dutch into French I
Duration :
15h Th, 30h Pr, 3d FT Tr. Pr.
Number of credits :
Master in interpreting (120 ECTS)6
Lecturer :
Joëlle Verhelle
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
All year long
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
Learning of the simultaneous interpretation from Dutch into French with texts,exercises and video speeches (mainly), given by native speakers.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
By the end of the academic year, the student will be able to listen to a structured Dutch intervention of about 6 to 8 minutes and will render the information in a comprehensive and synthesised way, into appropriate and grammatically correct French, in simultaneous interpretation. No misinterpretation will be accepted. One shift in meaning could be tolerated.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
A very good passive knowledge of the Dutch language and a perfect command of French.
The ability to summarise and synthesise information.
A natural curiosity about everything. A good knowledge of the topical issues of the EU and of the countries where the language is spoken.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Interpreting of structured and complex video interviews/speeches /testimonies (in Dutch) on various topical issues ; rendering of the information in clear, neat, accurate and correct French.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Courses organized in a classroom by and with the teacher.
Recommended or required readings :
Read regularly the newspapers and news magazines in Dutchand in French. Listen to podcasts and watch vodcasts and TV programs as diversified as possible in Dutch and in French.
Assessment methods and criteria :
The grade will be determined by the result of the final exam. This exam will take place in front of the module teacher, and another interpretation teacher.
Work placement(s) :
The student might have the opportunity to go to a real meeting with their Professor. However there is no guarantee as this will depend on the client, the kind of meeting (confidential or not), the language combination and the availability of an empty booth.
Organizational remarks :
Read regularly the newspapers and news magazines and listen to the radio in Dutch and in French.
Contacts :
Verhelle Joëlle
verhelle@tradivarius.com
32 479 23 59 53