French Translation
Undergraduate
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 June 2024
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
French Translation
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- translate accurately from and into French at an advanced level;
- demonstrate knowledge of, and attention to, culture-specific features of French; and
- analyse the stylistic features of contemporary French.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
There are many opportunities for translators to work in international organisations in our global economy. This subject will help you build upon your advanced French language skills.
You will be translating works from and into French at an advanced level. You will be able to show your knowledge of culture specific features of the language and analyse the stylistic features of contemporary French. Continue to pursue your goal of becoming a confident communicator in a second language and future proof your career in a global economy where over 275 million people speak French.
Assessment 1: Translation and Reflection. 2250 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Assessment 2: Translation and Reflection. 2250 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3.- Assessment 1: Translation and Reflection (50%)
- Assessment 2: Translation and Reflection (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2024 - Diploma in Modern Languages
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages.
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations). All students must have a PC or Mac capable of playing audio. All students must also have a device capable of recording audio and video; they must submit their oral assignments online as an mp3 recording or mp4 video (instructions on how to do this will be provided).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Undergraduate
UNE-MDL-DIP