Course description

Following a brief overview of translating tools and resources, and of English and French reading material, the course concentrates on the development of basic knowledge and skills essential to the task of translating, including French grammar, spelling, writing, translation techniques, research, vocabulary building, and comprehension, as well as general knowledge. Translating and French exercises are incorporated throughout the course with a view to solidify learning and improve translating skills.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024. Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery