- Docente: Luna Malaguti
- Credits: 5
- SSD: L-LIN/04
- Language: French
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Forli
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Intercultural and Linguistic Mediation (cod. 8059)
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from Mar 01, 2023 to May 10, 2023
Learning outcomes
The student knows the basic tools (grammar books, dictionaries and corpora of parallel and/or comparable texts) and basic translation methods (reformulation, editing and revision of a target text). S/he is able to apply these tools and methods to the task of translating a variety of texts, even complex ones, from French (as a second language) into Italian. S/he is able to identify and use the most adequate basic translation strategies, depending on the communicative functions of the texts to be translated.
Course contents
This module (40 hours) aims at training students to deal confidently with texts of several different types from French into Italian.
Teaching methods
The module requires compulsory attendance (70 per cent of the lessons).
As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend the online Modules 1, 2 on Health and Safety [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas].
Assessment methods
In the final written exam, students will be required to translate a specialized text of about 300 words, similar to those dealt with during the course. Students will be allowed to use dictionaries, glossaries, and documents available on the Internet.
30-30L: Excellent level. The candidate possesses excellent translation skills, with a very high level of competence in the target language.
27-29: Above average level. The candidate makes only minor errors, and shows a solid command of the required skills and competences.
24–26: Generally sound level. The candidate displays a number of shortcomings, indicating a reasonable command of the required skills and competences.
21-23: Adequate level. The candidate displays significant shortcomings and only an adequate command of the required skills and competences.
18–20: Minim level. The candidate only meets the minimum level required and shows a minimal command of the required skills and competences.
< 18 Fail: The candidate does not meet the required standard and shows a wholly inadequate command of the required skills and competences. The candidate will have to repeat the examination.
Office hours
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