Bachelor of Arts (BA) - The University of Hong Kong

229LANG2034.Introduction to French/English translation – II.5 (3 credits)The objective of this course is to consolidate students’ knowledge of French grammar and structurethrough a systematic training in translating materials from French to English and conversely. Particularattention will be paid to the correction of common errors caused by cross-influences, at grammaticaland lexical levels, between French and English. This course, very practical in nature, will make use ofmaterials drawn from various sources, e.g., press articles, bilingual documents, dialogues, literature,general correspondence, etc.Prerequisites: (i) French II.5 is open to students who have successfully completed French I.2.Alternatively, students must provide evidence that they have attained elsewhere astandard at least comparable to a pass in the prerequisite course.(ii) Students may not enrol in French II.5 without enroling in French II.1.Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework assessment may include: (i) oral presentation; (ii)periodic assignments; (iii) other coursework, as prescribed.This course will be offered in the second semester.Third YearLANG3001.French language – III.1 (12 credits)This course is taught throughout the year in lectures and tutorials and continues to build on the first- andsecond-year work. Lectures will make use of literary texts and authentic documents (press clippings,etc.) from France and other French-speaking countries, with the aim of stimulating critical reading.This study of authentic materials will also help students to investigate further French civilization andcontemporary culture.Prerequisite: (i) French III.1 is open to students who have successfully completed French II.1(ii) Alternatively, students will be required to provide evidence that they have attainedelsewhere a standard at least comparable to a pass in the prerequisite courses.Assessment: One Examination and a Coursework element which shall count respectively 60% and40% of the final grade awarded.The Examination for French III.1 consists of one written paper of 3-hour duration and a separate oralexamination.Coursework assessment may include: (i) progress tests; (ii) periodic assignments; (iii) othercoursework, as prescribed.LANG3003.French/English translation: Practical skills – III.3 (3 credits)The objective of this course is to reinforce students' language skills in French while making them awareof problems arising from transferring meaning from French to English and conversely. Most of thework will focus on common translation difficulties between the two languages and will propose variousways of dealing with them. This course, very practical in nature, will make use of materials drawn fromvarious sources, e.g., literature, press articles, movies, bilingual documents, business correspondenceetc.Prerequisites: (i) French III.3 is open to students who have successfully completed French II.1.Alternatively, students will be required to provide evidence that they have attainedelsewhere a standard at least comparable to a pass in the prerequisite courses.(ii) Students may not enrol in French III.3 without enroling in French III.1.Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework assessment may include: (i) oral presentation (ii)periodic assignments; (iii) other coursework, as prescribed.This course will be offered in the first semester.