Course description

Following a brief review of translating tools and resources, this course continues to build on the development of knowledge and skills essential to the task of translating, including French grammar, spelling, writing, translation techniques, research, vocabulary building, and comprehension. Topics covered in this course include pronouns, prepositions and verbs, translating prepositions, and words such as challenge and issue. 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: LANG1400
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

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Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 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