Course - Translation: theory and practice - FRA3311
Translation: theory and practice
New from the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives an introduction to translation both as a practical skill and as an object of study. Through a combination of translation exercises and analyses of existing translations, the course offers insight into central practical and theoretical issues in the field.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course
- can identify and explain contrasting aspects in translations between Norwegian and French, and vice versa
- can reflect upon alternative ways of expressing meaning
- has insight into fundamental concepts and issues in translation theory
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course
- can translate texts of various genres from Norwegian into French, and from French into Norwegian
- can adapt their translation to relevant registers
- know how to make critical, appropriate and ethically appropriate use of analogue and digital translation tools
- can analyze translations and source texts using relevant theoretical concepts
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course
- have developed an understanding for mediation of meaning content across languages and cultures
- have insight into translation as a linguistic, literary, and cultural phenomenon
Learning methods and activities
Lectures with discussions. The course is primarily run as an online course. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions and translations.
Compulsory assignments
- 1 written translation analysis
- 3 translations
- 1 oral activity
Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- 1 written translation analysis
- 3 translations
- 1 oral activity
Further on evaluation
The exam form is a portfolio assessment with up to 5 assignments, where 4 of them are revised versions of the mandatory assignments an 1 is an oral aktivity.
The portfolio receives an overall grade, and all elements must be assessed as equivalents to a passing grade.
Students who fail must redo all the assignments in the portfolio.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in FRA3311 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to illness may submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision.
The exam must be answered in French unless otherwise specified.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree with specialisation in French, or equivalent previous education.
Course materials
The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Handouts during the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FRA3333 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| FRA3303 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- French Language
- French