French I
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The monographic course aims to provide students with the basic notions of theory and method of translation from French into Italian. The theoretical notions are completed by exercises in contrasting grammar and by a practical laboratory focused on translation of prose works texts (Literature and Humanities).
The exercises, dedicated to the technique of compte-rendu d'écoute and synthèse, as well as the preparation of the Diplôme de français des affaires C1, aim to develop oral and written comprehension and expression skills in the students.
By the end of the course, students are expected to reach C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
The exercises, dedicated to the technique of compte-rendu d'écoute and synthèse, as well as the preparation of the Diplôme de français des affaires C1, aim to develop oral and written comprehension and expression skills in the students.
By the end of the course, students are expected to reach C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the monographic course, the student will have acquired the tools to deal with the translation from French into Italian of a contemporary text into prose of medium difficulty with method and critical spirit.
Through the work carried out during the exercises, the student will also have developed oral and written comprehension and expression skills, equal to level C1 of the Common European Framework (CEFR).
Through the work carried out during the exercises, the student will also have developed oral and written comprehension and expression skills, equal to level C1 of the Common European Framework (CEFR).
Lesson period: year (In case of multiple editions, please check the period, as it may vary)
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
The French Language Course 1 LIN a.a. 2020-21 will be held online on the Teams platform.
The first lesson is scheduled for Tuesday 6 October at 10.30 am. All practical information will be made available on the course website on the ARIEL platform.
In order to actively follow the lessons, interested students will have to retrieve the texts indicated in the bibliography within the first week after the beginning of the course.
The modalities of the examinations of December 2020 and January 2021 calls will be announced on the ARIEL platform at the end of the course, according to the pandemic evolution.
The first lesson is scheduled for Tuesday 6 October at 10.30 am. All practical information will be made available on the course website on the ARIEL platform.
In order to actively follow the lessons, interested students will have to retrieve the texts indicated in the bibliography within the first week after the beginning of the course.
The modalities of the examinations of December 2020 and January 2021 calls will be announced on the ARIEL platform at the end of the course, according to the pandemic evolution.
Course syllabus
MONOGRAPHIC COURSE
The monographic course will be divided into three parts:
I SEMESTER
Modulo1 - Theory and method of translation from French into Italian (prof. Bramati)
Modulo 2 - to be defined
II SEMESTER
Modulo 3 - Problems of contrastive grammar (prof. Bramati)
LANGUAGE EXERCISES
The language exercises are divided into three mandatory modules distributed as follows:
I SEMESTER
1) LE COMPTE-RENDU D'ECOUTE (20 h.)
2) PREPARATION AU DIPLOME DE FRANCAIS DES AFFAIRES (C1) (20 h.)
II SEMESTER
3) LA TECHNIQUE DE LA SYNTHESE (20 h.)
ATTENTION
Further information and all materials related to the a.y. 2020-21 course are available on the French Language 3 MED website on the ARIEL platform, which can be accessed from the unimi home page.
The monographic course will be divided into three parts:
I SEMESTER
Modulo1 - Theory and method of translation from French into Italian (prof. Bramati)
Modulo 2 - to be defined
II SEMESTER
Modulo 3 - Problems of contrastive grammar (prof. Bramati)
LANGUAGE EXERCISES
The language exercises are divided into three mandatory modules distributed as follows:
I SEMESTER
1) LE COMPTE-RENDU D'ECOUTE (20 h.)
2) PREPARATION AU DIPLOME DE FRANCAIS DES AFFAIRES (C1) (20 h.)
II SEMESTER
3) LA TECHNIQUE DE LA SYNTHESE (20 h.)
ATTENTION
Further information and all materials related to the a.y. 2020-21 course are available on the French Language 3 MED website on the ARIEL platform, which can be accessed from the unimi home page.
Prerequisites for admission
Students must have a knowledge of French equivalent to level B2 of the CEFR.
Teaching methods
MONOGRAPHIC COURSE:
Frontal lessons with the active participation of the students.
Practical laboratory of translation from French into Italian.
Frontal lessons with the active participation of the students.
Practical laboratory of translation from French into Italian.
Teaching Resources
MONOGRAPHIC COURSE BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Bramati A., Le trappole del francese. Una grammatica per i traduttori dal francese all'italiano, Libreria Cortina, Milano 2019 [http://www.raffaellocortina.it/].
- Bramati A. (a cura di), Théorie et pratique de la traduction du français vers l'italien, Lumi, Milano 2020 [available at Libreria LUMI of Sesto San Giovanni. Mail: lumi.sesto@librerielumi.it; tel. 02.83.41.38.30 or 338.995508].
- Bramati A., Le trappole del francese. Una grammatica per i traduttori dal francese all'italiano, Libreria Cortina, Milano 2019 [http://www.raffaellocortina.it/].
- Bramati A. (a cura di), Théorie et pratique de la traduction du français vers l'italien, Lumi, Milano 2020 [available at Libreria LUMI of Sesto San Giovanni. Mail: lumi.sesto@librerielumi.it; tel. 02.83.41.38.30 or 338.995508].
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of a written test and an oral test, both compulsory. The methods for taking the examinations will be communicated on the ARIEL platform at the end of the courses, depending on the evolution of the pandemic.
(A) STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COURSE
1) WRITTEN TEST FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COURSE
The written test for students attending the course is divided into four intermediate tests which will take place at the end of the first and second semester.
I SEMESTER
1. Modulo II - to be defined
2. a test of compte-rendu d'écoute.
II SEMESTER
3. Modulo III (prof. Bramati): a test of translation from French into Italian.
4. a test of technique de la synthèse.
Students who have passed all the intermediate tests and obtained a sufficient final grade will have access to the oral test.
2) WRITTEN TEST FOR STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING THE COURSE
The written test for students not attending the course is divided into three tests that take place every year in the dedicated appeals in May, September and January:
1. a test of translation from French into Italian.
2. a test of compte-rendu d'écoute
3. a test of technique de la synthèse
ORAL TEST FOR ALL STUDENTS
The oral test for all students consists of an interview in French on the texts indicated in the Bibliography of the monographic course - Modulo I (prof. Bramati)
(A) STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COURSE
1) WRITTEN TEST FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COURSE
The written test for students attending the course is divided into four intermediate tests which will take place at the end of the first and second semester.
I SEMESTER
1. Modulo II - to be defined
2. a test of compte-rendu d'écoute.
II SEMESTER
3. Modulo III (prof. Bramati): a test of translation from French into Italian.
4. a test of technique de la synthèse.
Students who have passed all the intermediate tests and obtained a sufficient final grade will have access to the oral test.
2) WRITTEN TEST FOR STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING THE COURSE
The written test for students not attending the course is divided into three tests that take place every year in the dedicated appeals in May, September and January:
1. a test of translation from French into Italian.
2. a test of compte-rendu d'écoute
3. a test of technique de la synthèse
ORAL TEST FOR ALL STUDENTS
The oral test for all students consists of an interview in French on the texts indicated in the Bibliography of the monographic course - Modulo I (prof. Bramati)
L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - FRENCH - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Bramati Alberto Giordano
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