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Module Title |
French Translation Practice
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Module Code |
FR208
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School |
SALIS
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Mary Phelan | Office Number | C2123 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To introduce the student to a range of types of translation, with a view to providing a basic understanding of general translation practice.
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Learning Outcomes
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Appreciate issues of register and text type etc. as they relate to the translation of texts. Translate a limited range of general texts in certain fields from French into English. Source and utilise appropriate background documentation of relevance to the task of translation. Develop a basic understanding of the use of translation resources/aids in the production of translations.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Independent Learning Time |
75
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Texts/topics to be covered may include:1) Poetry/songs/fairytales2) Tourist brochures/information3) Authoritative/admin text, e.g. local authority, city administration, parking ticket, water rates- applications forms/qualifying criteria4) Journalistic texts: weather forecasts, scientific/economic reports, short news bulletins, article summaries, film and book reviews etc.5) Commercial correspondence, business letters, advertisements etc.Relevant materials for translation, drawn from textbooks, popular science journals, newspapers, information booklets, Web pages, etc., will be used.Assessment:Examination: 100%Texts for translation will be between approx. 200-250 words in length.N.B. Monolingual and bilingual dictionaries, thesauri and student glossaries (printed or handwritten) are permitted
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:Hervey, Sándor, et al (1996) Thinking French Translation. London: RoutledgeRecommended:Adab, B. (1994) Annotated texts for translation, French-English, Clevedon, Philadelphia: Multilingual MattersBaker, M. (1992) In Other Words. A Coursebook in Translation, London: RoutledgeNewmark, P. (1988) A Textbook of Translation. London: Prentice Hall.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| ALIS | BA in Applied Language and Intercultural |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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