James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

FR4419:06

Theory and Practice of Translation

Townsville HECS Band 1

13 hours tutorials. Full year.

Available to students who have completed FR3122 and eight units at level 2 and 12 units at level 3 of approved Modern Languages subjects, provided they have substantial achievement in all the above level 3 subjects.

Translation theory and practice including cross-cultural considerations and the role of translators.

Learning Objectives:

  1. make students aware of the theoretical and practical issues involved in translating;
  2. improve students’ competence in reading and writing French.

Assessment by weekly assignments (50%); examinations (50%).