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FRA3333 - Translation

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation 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.

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
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: French

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • French Language
  • French
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 F 2024-10-11 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 F INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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