On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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Recognise different text text types and the translation challenges relating to these.
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Perform an analysis of both grammar and lexis prior to translating.
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Have an understanding of the main translation challenges presented by unseen texts.
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Be able to produce an accurate translation of an unseen text.
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Understand the main translation strategies available when translating between English and French, based on the inherent structures of the two languages.
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Use and evaluate different kinds of translation tools.