Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
15.0 h + 15.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Vrancx Marlène;
Language
French
Main themes
· Drafting technical documents (directions for use, health information leaflets) for paper publication
Adapting paper texts for online publication
Adapting paper texts for online publication
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, 2.1, 2.6 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 AA-FS-TL.To develop expertise and a high level of competence in the fields of terminology, terminotics, localisation, technical writing, and project management in translation and localisation, in order to be able to engage effectively in language service provision of this type. Specific learning outcomes on completion of teaching unit On completing this unit the student is able to: · Carry out the research necessary to gain a clear understanding in French of a subject in specialist language; · Unpack the logical connections of a text written in French in specialist language; · Reformulate technical information in writing,in such a way as to make it comprehensible for ordinary readers; · Summarise information in such a way that it fits within the limits of the space available; · Adapt information intended for paper aids so that it can be published online, taking into account register and various different recommendations. |
Content
Students will :
- be introduced to the drafting of technical information for a general public, on different media;
- produce technical documents for a general public, i.e.: gather, read and analyze the information, draft and lay-out the text, develop the medium.
- be introduced to the drafting of technical information for a general public, on different media;
- produce technical documents for a general public, i.e.: gather, read and analyze the information, draft and lay-out the text, develop the medium.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Lectures and practice sessions.Individual and/or group assignments.
To prepare to the different sessions, students will be asked to research, gather and read material related to the topics dealt with in the course.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Summative assessment consisting in a portfolio of projects produced in French (leaflet, website, etc.)September exam: written exam consisting in the producing of a project, similar to those carried out during the course sessions.
Online resources
Documents on Moodle UCL (http://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/)
Bibliography
Bibliographie donnée au cours en fonction des domaines abordés.
Faculty or entity
LSTI
Force majeure
Other information
Depending on the arrangements for on-site or distance assessment, the assessment of any new restriction by the authorities or any possible incapacity duly justified by students or teachers may require them to adopt the measures provided for in cases of force majeure described above, or to propose an adapted individual assessment.
