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FRA3333

Translation

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Language of instruction French
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course trains students in translation from Norwegian into French and from French into Norwegian. A selection of authentic Norwegian or French-language texts (newspapers, fiction and non-fiction) serve as a basis for translation.

Students must translate texts before lectures. During lectures, these translations are commented on and discussed with regards to choice of wording, alternative expressions, register, and potential grammatical difficulties. The main focus is on idiomatic and correct usage of French.

This is a practical course and students are expected to work diligently.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

- can identify and explain contrasting aspects in translations between Norwegian and French

- can reflect upon alternative ways of expressing meaning

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

- have attained a proficiency level in French equivalent to B2/C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

- can translate authentic texts of various genres from Norwegian into French and vice versa

- can adapt their translation to relevant registers

- know how to make appropriate use of analogue and digital translation tools

General competence

Candidates who have passed this course

- have developed an understanding for mediation of meaning content across languages and cultures

Learning methods and activities

Lectures with discussions. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions and translations.

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

  • 4 translations

Further on evaluation

Written exam, 4 hours.

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Handouts during the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FRA3303 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
FRA3311 7.5 sp Autumn 2025
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • French Language
  • French

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code F Date 2025-10-09 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL310 turkis sone
1 candidate

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code F Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.