| Module Title |
French Translation Practice |
| Module Code |
FR208 |
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School |
SALIS |
Online Module Resources
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| Module Teacher | Mary Phelan | |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Description
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The module introduces the student to a range of texts for translation, with a view to providing a basic understanding of general translation practice.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Translate a range of texts from French to English e.g. texts from literature, journalism, websites, advertisements.
2. Identify issues of register and text type etc. as they relate to the translation of texts.
3. Source and utilise appropriate background documentation of relevance to the task of translation.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Hours |
Description |
| Total Workload: 0 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Texts/topics to be covered may include.
Poetry/songs/fairytales/ short stories; Tourist brochures/information; Journalistic texts: short news bulletins, article summaries, advertisements, film and book reviews etc. Relevant materials for translation drawn from textbooks, journals, newspapers, information booklets, Web pages, etc., will be used. Assessment: Examination: 100% Texts for translation will be between approx. 200-250 words in length followed by questions on the translation task. N.B. Monolingual and bilingual dictionaries, thesauri and student glossaries (printed or handwritten) are permitted..
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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None |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| ALIS | BA in Applied Language and Intercultural |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for FR208 |
| Date of Last Revision | 16-MAY-12 |
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