Aims

a. Course rationale

This translation seminar offers students a thorough introduction into the concepts, methods and tools which are relevant for the translation of specialised texts from the fields of finance and economics (Spanish-French).

b. Competences and competence levels to be attained (HUB-competence scheme)

1.1.2. Relates theory and practice / Competence level 3
1.2.1. Is willing to eliminate through self-study the limitations of his domain-related competentions / Competence level 3
1.2.3. Is interested in new technologies / Competence level 3
2.2.1. Knows the most significant dictionaries, reference books, bibliographies, databases and electronic auxiliary means, and is able to use them efficiently and adequately. He can critically evaluate them /  Competence level 2
2.2.2. Has comprehension of (the merit of) the most important ICT applications in the field of language, translation and literature, including the operating system and professional software, and can use them adequately / Competence level 3
3.5.3. Has basic insight into translating professional texts / Competence level 3
3.5.4. Can look up relevant terminology and phraseology and consult, create and manage a terminological database / Competence level 3

c. Key objectives of the course and competence levels to be attained

1. Students are able to find, select and critically use the available heuristic devices (specialised dictionaries, terminological databases, parallel texts). They can compile a portfolio with a parallel corpus and a modest terminological database. Competence level 3
2. Students are able to use translation tools such as SDL MultiTerm, Studio and WordSmith Tools (or TextSTAT). Competence level 3
3. Students expand their active and passive knowledge of the specialised terminology and phraseology that is relevant for the areas of specialism discussed in class. Competence level 2
4. Students can efficiently and adequately translate specialised texts from the domains of finance and economics (Spanish-French). They are able to generate translations that meet professional standards of quality, style and presentation. Competence level 3
5. Students can correct and edit translations that are written in French; they can comment on the applied translation strategies, using the appropriate metalanguage. Competence level 3

Previous knowledge

The course is meant for students with a good knowledge of Spanish (C1) and French (C2).

Is included in these courses of study

• Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Arts (Brussels)