FREN 414
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Introduction to French Translation
French and Italian
College of Humanities
Course Description
Introduction to the principles and practice of translation from English into French and French into English, including contrastive stylistic analysis of French and English texts.
When Taught
Fall Odd Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
French 322, French 340, at least one course in French Civilization (French 361, French 362, French 363)
Title
Translate from English to French and French to English
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to translate accurately a variety of text types from English into French and French into English, for a variety of target audiences.
Title
Resolving Translation Problems
Learning Outcome
Explain and apply methods for resolving common translation problems.
Title
Awareness of Cultural Issues
Learning Outcome
Gain an awareness of cultural issues at stake in translation.
Title
Translation Project
Learning Outcome
Learn to plan and complete a translation project.
