Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
15.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Kerres Patricia;
Language
French
Prerequisites
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Main themes
Translating short samples of literary texts exhibiting different styles and drawn from different genres and authors in (or not in) collaboration with the teacher in charge of the Literature teaching unit.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Contribution of teaching unit to learning outcomes assigned to programme This unit contributes to the acquisition and development of the following learning outcomes, as assigned to the Master's degree in translation : 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 2.1, 2.2 3.3, 3.4 AA-FS-AL.Develop expertise and a high level of competence in literary translation in the broader sense and specifically producing original works or revising existing pieces that involve the use of language for aesthetic ends: translating literary works of fiction or texts pertaining to traditional genres; literature associated with the image and other artistic domains; translating texts for publication and (an option only available in certain languages) translation in the domains of 'Publicity & Marketing'. Specific learning outcomes on completion of teaching unit On completing this unit the student is able to: · Translate a short literary text, selected from a given genre and author, from German into French, respecting the entirety of the semantic, linguistic and stylistic content; Defend through argument the translation options effected. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
This teaching unit is a practical introduction to literary translation from German into French. Closely related to unit LTRAD2700, which teaches the theory of literary translation, it focuses on the core principles of the subject.
After being introduced to the rules of literary translation, the students will individually translate a children's book and an excerpt from a novel for children or young adults from German into French. On completing this translation/adaptation/rewriting assignment, the students will be asked to argue their translation choices.
Using machine translation software during a translation exercise or exam is forbidden.
After being introduced to the rules of literary translation, the students will individually translate a children's book and an excerpt from a novel for children or young adults from German into French. On completing this translation/adaptation/rewriting assignment, the students will be asked to argue their translation choices.
Using machine translation software during a translation exercise or exam is forbidden.
Teaching methods
In-class sessions
Evaluation methods
Ongoing summative assessment for certification
In September : assessment in the form of a written paper
In September : assessment in the form of a written paper
Other information
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Online resources
http://atilf.atilf.fr
Bibliography
Le Robert Combinaisons de mots, Les synonymes en contexte ' ISBN 978-2-84902-055-5
FRANCARD, M., « Dictionnaire des belgicismes » , - ISBN : 9-782801-117569
WARNANT, L., « Dictionnaire des rimes » - ISBN : 9-782035-883827
http://www.traduction-litteraire.com
http://www.arllfb.be/ebibliotheque/communications/leys131192.pdf
FRANCARD, M., « Dictionnaire des belgicismes » , - ISBN : 9-782801-117569
WARNANT, L., « Dictionnaire des rimes » - ISBN : 9-782035-883827
http://www.traduction-litteraire.com
http://www.arllfb.be/ebibliotheque/communications/leys131192.pdf
Faculty or entity
LSTI
