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Apr 26, 2024
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FREN 315 - Introduction to Translation (3 units)
General principles, cultural issues, techniques and practice of translation. French to English and vice-versa.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 306.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. develop skills in practical translation from French to English and English to French.
2. translate diverse French-language texts in the literary, cultural, commercial, scientific and technical fields.
3. read, analyze and implement significant and diverse translation theories and terms, current trends in translation, and translation problems and strategies.
4. develop and refine their translation skills including dictionary usage, speed, accuracy and fidelity.
5. demonstrate enhanced ability in their French-language skills including reading comprehension, textual analysis, grammar and writing.
6. prepare a final translation project that consists of two parts: a 500-word translation, and a three-page analysis paper that puts into dialogue the published translation of the work with their translation and two critical texts from the semester.
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