Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Linguistic Skills - Apply linguistic knowledge to the practice of translation or interpretation.
• Master the French language at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Transmit a message expressed in another language, orally or in writing, all the while respecting the intention, the target audience, the linguistic register and the objectives of the original language and message.
• Thematic Competency - Develop and apply thematic knowledge related to domains in which translation is practised.
• Identify what information and documentation is required.
• Master the strategies, tools and techniques needed for carrying out documentary or terminological research.
• Develop knowledge and skills in various fields, in particular those specifically aimed at by translation activities, or which are related to translation studies.
• Cognitive Skills - Possess a solid theoretical grounding in translation and/or interpretation and be able to apply it to the professional practice thereof and actively pursue further independent development of it.
• Familiarise themselves with transposition techniques based on theoretical findings, subsequently leading to some practical automatisms.
• Develop knowledge and skills autonomously, particularly in terms of researching new theoretical approaches and tools in the field, with the aim of improving professional skills.
• IT Skills - Be familiar with and be able to use computer tools designed for translation and any applications specific to fields of specialisation.
• Adapt to new tools and evaluate their strengths and limitations, particularly in the domains of voice recognition, subtitling and dubbing, localisation, etc.
• Keep up with new developments in the field of IT and use it for professional purposes or to carry out research.

Learning Outcomes of UE

By the end of the course, students will be able to (1) master the techniques and basic tools of dictated translation ; (2) critically assess the use of voice recognition tools in translation and their own utilization of these tools.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

This course introduces students to the use of voice recognition tools in written translation. The course is structured around two main components: hands-on exercises translating written texts using voice recognition, and discussions analyzing relevant readings that explore the potentials and constraints of dictated translation. Building on this, students are encouraged to take a critical approach towards the use of voice recognition tools in translation.

Prior Experience

This course is open to all students who have a minimum proficiency in English at level B2 of the CEFR for receptive skills, and French at level C2 of the CEFR for productive skills, regardless of their language combination. No other prerequisite skills are required.