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FR351B: ADVANCED FRENCH TRANSLATION A (2023-2024)

Last modified: 05 Oct 2023 08:46


Course Overview

This course aims to introduce students to the main concepts in translation theory, which will be applied to translation exercises from and into French, covering a range of texts and contexts.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Bruno Tribout

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4
  • Any Undergraduate Programme
  • French (FR)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course aims to introduce students to the main concepts in translation theory, which will be applied to translation exercises from and into French, covering a range of texts and contexts. Students will prepare a translation portfolio and commentary.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Translation commentary

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 70
Assessment Weeks 39 Feedback Weeks 42

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Feedback

Word Count: 2,500

Written feedback in the form of tutors' comments is given. Additional informal feedback on performance is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandStudents will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources
ProceduralApplyStudents will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments
ReflectionEvaluateStudents will develop skills to analyse and evaluate translation pieces, including self-reflective skills to review and evaluate their own practice.

Portfolio

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 31 Feedback Weeks 34

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Feedback

Portfolio (part 1)

Written feedback in the form of tutors' comments is given. Additional informal feedback on performance is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandStudents will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources
ProceduralApplyStudents will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments
ReflectionEvaluateStudents will develop skills to analyse and evaluate translation pieces, including self-reflective skills to review and evaluate their own practice.

Formative Assessment

Portfolio

Assessment Type Formative Weighting 0
Assessment Weeks 35 Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

Portfolio (part 2)

Written feedback in the form of tutors' comments is given. Additional informal feedback on performance is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandStudents will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources
ProceduralApplyStudents will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments
ReflectionEvaluateStudents will develop skills to analyse and evaluate translation pieces, including self-reflective skills to review and evaluate their own practice.

Resit Assessments

Take Home Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

Online exam

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateStudents will develop skills to analyse and evaluate translation pieces, including self-reflective skills to review and evaluate their own practice.
ProceduralApplyStudents will use a range of critical skills to review and apply their knowledge in order to perform practical exercises and construct arguments
ConceptualUnderstandStudents will consolidate their knowledge of the subject by means of independent research and synthesizing material from a range of sources

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