Dissertation

Teacher(s)

Gallez Françoise (coordinator); Vrancx Marlène (coordinator);

Language

French

Main themes

The dissertation takes the form of a piece of (applied) research on a defined problem in interpretation or interpretology, accompanied by a critical reflection.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Carry out an applied research project implementing a rigorous scientific and methodological approach in the field of translation, terminology, translation studies or interpreting studies;   Set out the objectives and findings of the research, putting the subject matter in context and expounding a scientific rationale for the methodological choices made. 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: 5.1, 5,2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10

Evaluation methods

The thesis (written work + oral defense) is evaluated by at least two evaluators ( supervisor, possible co-supervisors, reader). 
The student must submit his/her topic for approval to the promoter. 
The student is required to defend his/her work orally (publicly) before a jury composed of the dissertation evaluators and a chairperson.
The final grade will consist of the two integrated parts (written work + oral defense). The presentation of these two parts is mandatory.
The final grade is a weighted average:
- Written work: 90% of the final grade
- Oral defense: 10% of the final grade 
An unjustified absence from the oral defense will result in a failure for the final grade of the thesis.
The practical and precise instructions for the written work and the oral defense will be communicated on Moodle and by email.
The work to be presented or submitted as part of the thesis is personal work that will reflect the student's skills. The references used will be mentioned in an appropriate way. The use of machine translation software and artificial intelligence is forbidden.
The evaluation procedures are identical for the June, August/September and January sessions.

Faculty or entity

LSTI