Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop their skills and theoretical knowledge in translating from French into English and English into French. Students will work individually and collectively from a variety of text types and will engage with issues involved in the translation process.

Objectives

On completion of this subject students will have:

1. developed linguistic skills in translating from French into English and English into French
2. gained a basic knowledge of theoretical issues related to translation
3. gained a knowledge of issues involved in the translation process
4. enhanced their ability to analyse various types of texts, and
5. acquired an understanding of issues of comparative stylistics and a more developed sense of the richness of both languages.

Assessment

+ Tutorial participation: 5%
+ Translation assessments (1500 words): 25%
+ Long translation and critical component (2000 words): 30%
+ Group translation presented in class (equivalent 500 words): 15%
+ Examination (500 words): 25%

Chief examiner(s)

Marc Orlando

Contact hours

One 2-hour class and one 1-hour class per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

French studies

Prerequisites

+At least French Studies 7 (FRN2070, FRN3070)
+Students who have gained a HD in FRN2060 and who wish to take the unit should consult with the coordinator.