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
Q1
Teacher(s)
Vanrie Pierre;
Language
French
Prerequisites
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Main themes
- Translating highly specialized texts of every kind pertaining to the domain of international relations, under various headings (geopolitics, geostrategy, diplomacy, foreign policy, international law, etc.)
- Effectiveness and relevance of documentary research
- Effectiveness and accuracy of terminological research
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 : 1.4 2.7 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 6.3 8.1, 8.5 AA-FS-AIE. Develop expertise and a high level of competence in specialized translation in the field of international relations under different headings (diplomacy, geopolitics, geostrategy, etc.) incorporating elements specific to this sphere: adapt to text-type (treaties and agreements, speeches, reports, monographs, etc.) and to the particular requirements of the client (national and international organisations and institutions, NGO's, diplomatic services, research institutes, etc.). Specific learning outcomes on completion of teaching unit On completing this unit the student is able to:
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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 course is aimed at simulating real conditions for the implementation of translation projects. Students will be asked to manage in a professional manner the various steps of a Turkish > French translation project, from order up to delivery (organization, documentary and terminological research, translation, review). This will include translating one or several texts within a given deadline in face-to-face conditions, using CAT tools where necessary.
In order to establish conditions as close as possible to real life, the source text will be chosen among reports published by public or private academic research institutes, which allow a more thorough analysis of international and diplomatic issues. The outcome (the translation) may then be submitted to the authors of the original report. An estimate and a contract as well as a glossary of specific terms will be drawn up during the seminar so as to stick to the reality professional translators are faced with.
In order to establish conditions as close as possible to real life, the source text will be chosen among reports published by public or private academic research institutes, which allow a more thorough analysis of international and diplomatic issues. The outcome (the translation) may then be submitted to the authors of the original report. An estimate and a contract as well as a glossary of specific terms will be drawn up during the seminar so as to stick to the reality professional translators are faced with.
Teaching methods
Face-to-face, in PC room
Evaluation methods
Formative assessment of students' performances over the four-month period.
Certificate assessment in January, in the form of a written exam (Turkish > French translation project ' 1 day) that will be reviewed by a board of professors.
Certificate assessment in January, in the form of a written exam (Turkish > French translation project ' 1 day) that will be reviewed by a board of professors.
Other information
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Online resources
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Bibliography
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Faculty or entity
LSTI
