Modules
Modules
FRE3004 : French Writing Skills: Translation II (Exchange)
- Offered for Year: 2018/19
- Module Leader(s): Dr Myriem El Maizi
- Other Staff: Dr Jo Lumley
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML, the module aims to improve skills in translation from French into English and from English into French.
This course is designed to provide regular practice in different types of translation activity from French into English and from English into French, as well as an increased understanding of translation issues and the processes of translating.
Students will engage in activities such as text analysis, speed translation, comparison of different versions, including published translation.
Outline Of Syllabus
The teaching will combine both lecture presentations of the material, seminar discussion and detailed analysis of particular texts. Students will undertake regular prepared translations for each class which will be discussed the following week. Sessions will be organised into five weeks French to English and five weeks English to French, with one week examining general translation issues. A minimum of two practice translations will be marked per semester.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 1:30 | 15:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 82:00 | 82:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
1. This course is designed to provide regular practice in different types of translation activity from Frech into English and from English into French as well as an increased understanding of translation issues and the processes of translating. Students will engage in activities such as text analysis, speed translation, comparison of different versions, including published translation.
2. The teaching will combine both lecture presentations of the material, seminar discussion and detailed analysis of particular texts. Students will undertake regular prepared translations for each class which will be discussed the following week.
3. Sessions will be organised into five weeks French to English and five weeks English to French, with one week examining general translation issues. A minimum of two practice translations will be marked per semester.
4. The course will cover a range of texts that are different to those in FRE3052.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 2 | M | One practice translation in each language direction. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment tests translation skills in both directions:
a) One translation from English into French (approx. 150 words)
b) One translation from French into English (approx. 150 words)
Resit information: The same form as original assessment
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- FRE3004's Timetable