Key facts
UNE unit code: FREN308
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
There are many opportunities for translators to work in international organisations in our global economy. This unit will help you build upon your advanced French language skills.
You will be translating works from and into French at an advanced level. You will be able to show your knowledge of culture specific features of the language and analyse the stylistic features of contemporary French.
Continue to pursue your goal of becoming a confident communicator in a second language and future proof your career in a global economy where over 275 million people speak French.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- translate accurately from and into French at an advanced level;
- demonstrate knowledge of, and attention to, culture-specific features of French; and
- analyse the stylistic features of contemporary French.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Translation and Reflection No. Words: 2250 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Translation and Reflection No. Words: 2250 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Robert French Dictionary Complete and Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9780008366698
Collins/Le Robert 11th 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Le Petit Robert de la Langue Francaise 2024: Monolingual French dictionary without access to online dictionary
ISBN: 9782321018773
Collectif, Le Robert 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications
ISBN: 9780367370510
Munday, J., Routledge 5th 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
Translation: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 9780198712114
Reynolds, M., Oxford University Press 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Referenced material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
See Note
Text refers to: All offerings
See Note
Text refers to: All offerings
Thinking French Translation
ISBN: 9780415255226
Hervey, S. and Higgins, I., Macmillan 2nd ed. 2002
Text refers to: All offerings
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