B2629 - Translation for Specific Purposes - French Language (First Language)

Learning outcomes

Students will be familiar with lexicographic, terminological, and encyclopaedic resources, reference corpora, and other online and print reference materials. They will have acquired knowledge of the fundamental translation techniques, methodologies, and strategies to be applied in the pre-translation analysis of the source text, in documentary research, and in the drafting and revision of the target text. Students will be able to apply procedures in the translation of a range of semi-specialised texts between French and Italian, demonstrating an upper-intermediate to advanced level of translation competence.

Course contents

This course (40 hours) aims at training students to deal confidently with specialised texts of different types from French into Italian.

Moreover, the course focuses on increasing awareness of available Internet resources and providing tools for evaluating the reliability of documentation found online.

The goal of the course is to optimize students' linguistic skills and offer them effective translation strategies.

The translations will be analyzed and discussed in class.

Readings/Bibliography

The course materials will be made available on the virtual platform of the course. Additionally, for further insights on the topics discussed in class, it is helpful to consult the following texts:

Farina Annick (2011), "Les realia francophones" https://shs.cairn.info/revue-ela-2011-4-page-465?lang=fr

Guidère Mathieu (2010), Introduction à la traductologie : penser la traduction : hier, aujourd'hui, demain, Bruxelles: De Boeck.

Lejosne-Le Calvez Maïlys (2021), "Bien traduire les jeux de société. L’art délicat de jongler entre traduction technique et littéraire" https://journals.openedition.org/traduire/2330

Montella Clara (a cura di)(2010), "Tradurre saggistica", Milano: FrancoAngeli. https://static.francoangeli.it/fa-contenuti/area_pdfdemo/1058.23_demo.pdf

Scarpa F., La traduzione specializzata. Lingue speciali e mediazione linguistica, Milano, Editore Ulrico Hoepli, 2001.

Teaching methods

The teaching methodology will focus on group and individual translation in class and on the analysis of the main translation issues that arise.

The course 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

The exam will take place face to face in a computer lab. However, remote access via Zoom will also be provided to enable screen sharing. All materials will be made available on the course website hosted on course virtual platfotm.

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, and to justify its own choices. Students will be allowed to use any resources collected and created during the course, as well as dictionaries, glossaries, and documents available on the Internet.

For the grade, it is necessary to take into account the final written exam (see the evaluation methods indicated below) and any bonuses earned during the course from mandatory and/or optional exercises available on the course virtual platform.

The final grade will be calculated as a mathematical average with the complementary module worth 5 CFU as provided by the study program (with any rounding generally in favour).

Evaluation methods

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.

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities

Please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Classes are held in a computer lab where PCs with Internet access are available to students, in order to allow individual and group work.

Office hours

See the website of Rachele Raus