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Modern languages and literatures : Germanics, professional focus in translation

120 crédits
Master in modern languages and literatures : Germanics, professional focus in translation
P2STRG01

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  • Theory
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Block 1

Common core courses

Choose two courses out of the following :
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Issues in comparative Modern Literature
Michel Delville
Q230--5
Semantics: selected topics (including topics of discourse analysis) (english language)
Raymond Echitchi, Julien Perrez
Q130--5
In-depth Literary and Cultural Theory
Erik Spinoy
Q230--5
Questions of rhetoric and semiology
François Provenzano
Q230--5
Comparative grammar of Indo-European languages*
Philippe Swennen
Q230--5
Linguistics as applied to language learning and acquisition
Laurent Rasier
Q130--5

Choose 2 modules of Germanic languages among the following :
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German
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Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :
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German literature a: Deutsche Literatur zwischen Romantik und Belle Epoque (german language)
Louis Gerrekens
Q230--5
German literature b : Literarische Texte und historische Kontexte (german language)
Vera Viehöver
Q130--5
German literature c: Deutsche Literatur im 20. und 21. Jahrhundert (german language)
Vera Viehöver
Q230--5
German literature d : Das Nibelungenlied und seine Rezeption vom 19. Jahrhundert bis heute (german language)
Robert Möller
Q130--5
German synchronic linguistics a : Fragen der deutschen Grammatik (german language)
Robert Möller
Q230--5
German synchronic linguistics b (german language)
Robert Möller
Q130--5
German diachronic linguistics: Faktoren und Mechanismen des Sprachwandels (german language)
Robert Möller
Q130--5

English
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Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
English literature a: Modern Literature(s) in English (english language)
Marc Delrez
Q130--5
English literature b: Intermedial approaches to literature and culture (english language)
Michel Delville
Q130--5
English literature c (english language)
Delphine Munos
Q230--5
English language literature (english language)
Daria Tunca
Q230--5
English literature e: American literature (english language)
Michel Delville
Q130--5
English synchronic linguistics a : English corpus linguistics (english language)
An Van Linden
Q130--5
English synchronic linguistics b: Construction grammar and its application to English (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
Q230--5
English synchronic linguistics c: Cognitive and functional linguistic approaches (english language)
An Van Linden
Q230--5
English diachronic linguistics: An introduction to grammaticalization (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
Q230--5
English diachronic linguistics b : Approaches and perspectives in English historical linguistics (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
Q130--5

Dutch
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Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Dutch literature a: Nederlandse letterkunde in historisch en internationaal perspectief (dutch language)
Kris Steyaert
Q130--5
Dutch literature b: Moderne poëzie in Vlaanderen en Nederland (dutch language)
Erik Spinoy
Q130--5
Dutch literature c: Modern verhalend proza in Nederland en Vlaanderen (dutch language)
Erik Spinoy
Q230--5
Dutch synchronic linguistics a : Ruimte, taal en cognitie (dutch language)
Julien Perrez
Q230--5
Dutch synchronic linguistics c: Tekstlinguïstiek en pragmatiek in het Nederlands (dutch language)
Laurent Rasier
Q130--5
Dutch diachronic linguistics: Variatie(s), norm(en) en verandering(en) in de geschiedenis van het Nederlands (dutch language)
Laurent Rasier
Q230--5

Focus compulsory courses
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Introduction to computer aided translation tools
Jérémy Callier
Q130--5

Focus optional courses

Choose 2 modules depending on languages chosen in the 1st year from :
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ENGLISH
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Choose one of the following courses :
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[...] One course from "ANGLAIS"5

GERMAN
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Choose one of the following courses :
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[...] One course from "ALLEMAND"5

DUTCH
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Choose one of the following courses :
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[...] One course from "NEERLANDAIS"5

In one of the two previously chosen languages, choose one course not already chosen from among:
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[...] One course5

Block 2

Core curriculum compulsory course
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Final work
An Van Linden
TA---30

Common core courses

Poursuite des modules de langues germaniques :
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German
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Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
German literature a: Deutsche Literatur zwischen Romantik und Belle Epoque (german language)
Louis Gerrekens
Q230--5
German literature b : Literarische Texte und historische Kontexte (german language)
Vera Viehöver
Q130--5
German literature c: Deutsche Literatur im 20. und 21. Jahrhundert (german language)
Vera Viehöver
Q230--5
German literature d : Das Nibelungenlied und seine Rezeption vom 19. Jahrhundert bis heute (german language)
Robert Möller
Q130--5
German synchronic linguistics a : Fragen der deutschen Grammatik (german language)
Robert Möller
Q230--5
German synchronic linguistics b (german language)
Robert Möller
Q130--5
German diachronic linguistics: Faktoren und Mechanismen des Sprachwandels (german language)
Robert Möller
Q130--5

English
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
English literature a: Modern Literature(s) in English (english language)
Marc Delrez
Q130--5
English literature b: Intermedial approaches to literature and culture (english language)
Michel Delville
Q130--5
English literature c (english language)
Delphine Munos
Q230--5
English language literature (english language)
Daria Tunca
Q230--5
English literature e: American literature (english language)
Michel Delville
Q130--5
English synchronic linguistics a : English corpus linguistics (english language)
An Van Linden
Q130--5
English synchronic linguistics b: Construction grammar and its application to English (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
Q230--5
English synchronic linguistics c: Cognitive and functional linguistic approaches (english language)
An Van Linden
Q230--5
English diachronic linguistics: An introduction to grammaticalization (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
Q230--5
English diachronic linguistics b : Approaches and perspectives in English historical linguistics (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
Q130--5

Dutch
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Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :
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Dutch literature a: Nederlandse letterkunde in historisch en internationaal perspectief (dutch language)
Kris Steyaert
Q130--5
Dutch literature b: Moderne poëzie in Vlaanderen en Nederland (dutch language)
Erik Spinoy
Q130--5
Dutch literature c: Modern verhalend proza in Nederland en Vlaanderen (dutch language)
Erik Spinoy
Q230--5
Dutch synchronic linguistics a : Ruimte, taal en cognitie (dutch language)
Julien Perrez
Q230--5
Dutch synchronic linguistics c: Tekstlinguïstiek en pragmatiek in het Nederlands (dutch language)
Laurent Rasier
Q130--5
Dutch diachronic linguistics: Variatie(s), norm(en) en verandering(en) in de geschiedenis van het Nederlands (dutch language)
Laurent Rasier
Q230--5

Focus optional courses

Choose 2 modules depending on languages chosen in the 1st year from :
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ENGLISH
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Choose one of the following courses :
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[...] One course from "ANGLAIS"5

GERMAN
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Choose one of the following courses :
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[...] One course from "ALLEMAND"5

DUTCH
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Choose one of the following courses :
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[...] One course from "NEERLANDAIS"5

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Bridging courses Master in modern languages and literatures : German, Dutch and English (120 credits)
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Compulsory courses
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Literary theory : introduction
Erik Spinoy
Q130--5

Optional courses

Choose 2 groups among the following :
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Notice : Stuents must maintain the same language as specified on the diploma.

German Section
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History of German Literature 2 (german language)
Vera Viehöver
Q130--5
German linguistics 2 (german language)
Robert Möller
Q230--5
Study of German literary modern texts 3 (german language)
Louis Gerrekens
Q130--5
German Linguistics 1 (german language)
Robert Möller
Q230--5
German civilization (german language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract]
Claus Telge
Q230-[+]5

English Section
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English linguistics 1 (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
Q130--5
English Linguistics 2 (english language)
An Van Linden
Q230--5
Introduction to Modern English Literature III (english language)
Daria Tunca
Q130--5
History of English literature 3 (english language)
Michel Delville
Q230--5
British civilization (english language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract]
Raymond Echitchi
Q230-[+]5

Dutch Section
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Dutch linguistics 1 (dutch language)
Julien Perrez
Q130--5
Dutch linguistics 2 (dutch language)
Julien Perrez - Suppl : Isa Hendrikx
Q230--5
Study of Modern Dutch Literature 3 (dutch language)
Kris Steyaert
Q130--5
History of Dutch Literature 3 (dutch language)
Erik Spinoy
Q230--5
Dutch civilization (dutch language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract]
Elies Smeyers - Suppl : Isa Hendrikx
Q230-[+]5

ENGLISH
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Specialised translation, including machine translation/CAT from English to French: sciences and technologyQ1   5
Natural sciences and research
Bénédicte Klinkenberg
 30-- 
Instructions and safety at work
Bénédicte Klinkenberg
 30-- 
Specialised translation from English to French : media and communicationQ1   5
Sub-titling and advertising
Anne Debras
 30-- 
Journalism and information
Valérie Bada - Suppl : Mathilde Mergeai
 30-- 
Specialised translation, including post-editing from English to French : Legal, economic and social issuesQ1   5
Contract law
Valérie Maris
 30-- 
Economic and social issues
Valérie Maris
 30-- 
Specialised translation from English to French : culture and literatureQ2   5
Museography, human and social sciences
Anne Debras
 30-- 
Literary translation
Valérie Bada
 30-- 
Specialised translation, including the use of computer-assisted translation tools, from English to French: international relationsQ2   5
International organisations
Valérie Maris
 30-- 
Lobbies and trade unions
Bénédicte Klinkenberg
 30-- 

GERMAN
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Specialised German to French translation including machine translation and CAT tools: environment and engineeringQ1   5
The environment and the food industry
Bénédicte Klinkenberg
 30-- 
Industrial techniques
Bénédicte Klinkenberg
 30-- 
Specialised translation from German to French : law and sworn translationQ1   5
Legal documents
Laurence Hamels
 30-- 
Documents from official bodies
Laurence Hamels
 30-- 
Translation workshop specialising in German to French: editorial textsQ1   5
Communication and marketing
Laurence Hamels
 30-- 
Revision and content creation
Laurence Hamels
 30-- 
Specialised translation workshop from German to French : culture and literatureQ2   5
Cultural translation
Laurence Hamels
 30-- 
Literary translation
Céline Letawe
 30-- 

DUTCH
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Specialised translation from Dutch to French: legal Q1   5
Sworn translation
Laurence Hamels
 30-- 
Contracts and texts relating to disputes
Pierre Geron
 30-- 
Specialised translation from Dutch to French: politics, public sector and businessQ2   5
Politics and the public sector in Belgium
Magali Claeskens
 30-- 
The corporate world
Liliane Gehlen
 30-- 
Specialised translation from Dutch to French : culture and literatureQ2   5
Multilingualism and/in translation
Maud Gonne
 30-- 
Tourism and museography
Pierre Geron
 30-- 
Specialised translation, including localisation and introduction to sub-titling, from Dutch to French: media and content creationQ1   5
Revision and content creation
Laurence Hamels
 30-- 
Press and media
Pierre Geron
 30--