Course - Translation - FRA3333
FRA3333 - Translation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | F |
Course content
The course trains students in translation from Norwegian into French and from French into Norwegian. A selection of authentic Norwegian or French-language texts (newspapers, fiction and non-fiction) serve as a basis for translation.
Students must translate texts before lectures. During lectures, these translations are commented on and discussed with regards to choice of wording, alternative expressions, register, and potential grammatical difficulties. The main focus is on idiomatic and correct usage of French.
This is a practical course and students are expected to work diligently.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course
- can identify and explain contrasting aspects in translations between Norwegian and French
- can reflect upon alternative ways of expressing meaning
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course
- have attained a proficiency level in French equivalent to B2/C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- can translate authentic texts of various genres from Norwegian into French and vice versa
- can adapt their translation to relevant registers
- know how to make appropriate use of analogue and digital translation tools
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course
- have developed an understanding for mediation of meaning content across languages and cultures
Learning methods and activities
Lectures with discussions. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions and translations.
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- 4 translations
Further on evaluation
Written exam, 4 hours.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree with specialisation in French, or equivalent previous education.
Course materials
The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Handouts during the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA3303 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: French
Location: Trondheim
- French Language
- French
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature