FRE4287 : Level D (HE Further Advanced): French Translation - Exchange Students Semester 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Sandra Salin
- Lecturer: Dr Pauline Henry-Tierney
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML, the module aims to:
- provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the French language and with the ability to use it at a high level of proficiency in professional, academic and social environments
- prepare students for postgraduate study in areas that make extensive and intensive use of the target language
- develop students’ translation skills (into English and into French) to an advanced level of competence.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module comprises written translation into English and into French. It is aimed at students of French who have reached a near-native command of the language.
The translation tasks are based on topical themes.
Sessions will include:
- vocabulary acquisition and practice
- translation techniques
- Using appropriate register/style in both French and English.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 78 | 1:00 | 78:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Translation into English seminars |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Translation into French seminars |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FRE4087 | Level D (HE Further Advanced): French Translation and Interpreting |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Seminars will introduce, model and offer guidance in translation skills that students are required to practise during the course.
Group work will offer students an opportunity to work in small groups (in the target language and in English) under close supervision of the lecturer. These classes will focus on the skills listed in the outline syllabus.
Independent study will give students the opportunity to prepare and reinforce what is covered in seminars, and to undertake research and extra practice, and prepare for the examinations.
Teaching will be in the target language and in English.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 65 | 2 | A | 50 | Translation into English (of 250-300 words). PC on-campus exam. 60 minutes computer exam with 5 additional minutes to upload the completed examination onto Canvas. |
| Written Examination | 60 | 2 | A | 50 | Translation into French (maximum 250 words). |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level D (HE Further Advanced): French Translation and Interpreting | 2 | Semester 2 - 2 x exams |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | PC translation mock examination. Translation into English (of 250-300 words). |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Mock examination. Translation into French (maximum 250 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Translation is assessed by means of 2 timed PC exams to give students the opportunity to test their translation, time management and written communication skills in a setting that is close to a real-life professional situation.
The practice translation help students assess their progress before the formal examinations take place. Formative feedback will be provided regularly.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- FRE4287's Timetable