Module: Specialised Translation: Technical (French)

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Specialised Translation: Technical (French)
Module Code	FRE1029 (ITS: FR402)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module gives students a firm grounding in the translation of scientific and technical texts from French into English at an advanced level. It addresses the techniques and resources that are of particular value in scientific/technical translation, and exposes students to the text types that are frequently encountered in these domains, thus preparing them to take on professional translation assignments. It will enhance students’ autonomy in sourcing appropriate background documentation enabling students to deal competently with issues of equivalence and difference

Learning Outcomes

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2. Demonstrate advanced translation strategies for a variety of text types within the domain of science and technology and from French as a source language into English as a target language.
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7. Create native-speaker, domain-specialist level target language texts, which are fluent and accurate translations of the source text.
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12. Work under pressure of time to create advanced translations using a computer and an array of online and hard-copy resources
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17. Locate, critically evaluate and utilise relevant terminological resources.
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Directed learning	22	Translate a variety of texts into English.
Independent Study	103	Preparation and translation of texts as per LOOP. Translations should usually be completed prior to participating in class, and difficult issues should be noted for class / group discussion. Students discuss terminology issues on Loop.
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20468	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	10%	Examination Weight	90%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Dervila Cooke	Module Teacher	Mary Phelan, Miriam Watchorn, Sharon O'Brien

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Participation	Students submit translations during the semester and contribute in a meaningful way to discussion on Loop forums.	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Baker, Mona: 2018, In Other Words. A Coursebook in Translation, Routlede, London,
Byrne, Jody: 2004, Scientific and Technical Translation Explained: a nuts and bolts guide for beginners, Routledge, London,
Newmark, Peter: 1988, A Textbook in Translation, Prentice Hall, London,
Olohan, Maeve: 2015, Scientific and Technical Translation, Routledge, London,

Articles:
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Other Resources

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