Specialised Translation Seminar in International Affairs - German

ltrad2614  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Specialised Translation Seminar in International Affairs - German
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)
Auquier Francis; SOMEBODY;
Language
French
Content
This course will set out to help students develop advanced skills and expertise in international affairs-related translation (including such fields as diplomacy, geopolitics, geostrategy, etc.) and to teach them the specifics of this particular specialism, including how to adapt their translation to the type of text and to the client's profile.
This course will attempt to simulate the execution conditions of a real translation project. Students will have to tackle the various steps of a German-into-French translation project with professionalism, from order to delivery (i.e. administrative tasks, documentary and terminological research, translation, revision). Students will be asked to translate one or several texts dealing with international politics. The different tasks will be carried out in the computer lab, meeting specific deadlines and relying on CAT tools when appropriate.
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Workshops in the computer lab
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Students will undergo continuous certificative evaluation during the term. Attendance is therefore compulsory, subject to exemptions as provided by UCL regulations.
Students will tackle texts dealing with a (international affairs-related) topic developed during the term.
For students who have to re-sit the summative exam (4-hour German-French translation project), a second session will be organised in September.
Other information
Students are expected to read the world press (both French- and German-speaking).
Online resources
http://www.ifri.org/
http://www.egmontinstitute.be/
http://www.sciencespo.fr/ceri/
http://www.frstrategie.org/
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/DE/Infoservice/Terminologie/Uebersicht.html?nn=373458
http://unterm.un.org/
http://iate.europa.eu/
Bibliography
La revue « Diplomatie »
Le Monde diplomatique
Courrier international
La section « Affaires internationales » des quotidiens et hebdomadaires
Faculty or entity
LSTI


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Translation