Module: French Translation Practice

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	French Translation Practice
Module Code	FR208
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Mary Phelan Semester 2: Mary Phelan Autumn: Mary Phelan
Module Teachers	Agnes Maillot Mary Phelan Miriam Watchorn
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The module introduces the student to a range of texts for translation, with a view to providing a basic understanding of general translation practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Translate texts from French to English e.g. texts from literature, journalism, websites, advertisements.
2. Identify issues of register and text type etc. as they relate to the translation of texts.
3. Source and utilise appropriate background documentation of relevance to the task of translation.
4. Make good use of lexicographical resources.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	101	Translation, research and teminology preparation
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Texts/topics to be covered may include
Poetry/songs/fairytales/ short stories; Tourist brochures/information; Journalistic texts: short news bulletins, article summaries, advertisements, film and book reviews etc. Relevant materials for translation drawn from textbooks, journals, newspapers, information booklets, Web pages, etc., will be used. Assessment: Examination: 100% Texts for translation will be between approx. 250 words in length. N.B. Monolingual and bilingual dictionaries, and thesauri are permitted.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Participation	Students submit translations during the semester and contribute in a meaningful way to discussion on Loop forums.	10%	n/a
Written Exam	Students are given a fixed amount to time to do a translation and submit it on Loop - 2hrs	90%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALTS	BA in Applied Language & Translation Stu
BAJI	Bachelor of Arts (BAJI)
BAJL	Bachelor of Arts (BAJL)
BAJM	Bachelor of Arts (BAJM)
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

16-MAY-12

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