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
Q2
Teacher(s)
Kerres Patricia;
Language
French
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. |
Content
This teaching unit is a practical introduction to literary translation from German into French. Closely related to unit LTRAD2700 - Theory of Literary Translation, 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 or collegialy 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.
After being introduced to the rules of literary translation, the students will individually or collegialy 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.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
In-class sessions
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Ongoing summative assessment for certificationIn 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
