OVERVIEW

The course consists of a theoretical module and practical exercises in written and oral language.

Le cours se compose d'un module théorique et d'exercices pratiques langue écrite et orale.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, the student will have acquired a high level of knowledge and skills in the analysis and manipulation of the language of various media in the French-speaking world, also thanks to the support of courses held by native French-speaking language assistants, aimed at practical language learning at a specialised level (analysis of the press and audiovisual media).

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Theoretical module: at the end of the course, the student will be able to:

know the theoretical bases of theatrical translation;
produce a theatrical translation;
reflect critically and self-assess their translation practice.

Exercises: see the page on the section on French Studies | DLCM

Module théorique : à la fin du cours, l'étudiant sera en mesure de :

connaitre les bases théoriques de la traduction théâtrale ;
réaliser une traduction théâtrale ;
réfléchir de manière critique et autoévaluer sa propre pratique de la traduction.
Exercices pratiques : voir la page de la section de français Francesistica | DLCM

PREREQUISITES

French C1

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures with Aulaweb support, team based learning.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The theoretical module will focus on theatrical translation, which forms part of the wider field of plurisemiotic translation. The general characteristics of this medium will be analysed and practical translation exercises will be carried out, taking into account the particularities of the genre.

The theoretical module is accompanied by specialised practical translation and interpreting exercises. For more information, visit the French section page (https://lingue.unige.it/node/44).

Il programma per frequentanti e non frequentanti è lo stesso.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Calamai, Silvia, «Dalla parola al palcoscenico: le lingue di Chiti, Malpeli, Maraini, Russo, Scimone, Tarantino», in Varietà dell’italiano nel teatro contemporaneo, a cura di Stefania Stefanelli, Atti della giornata di studio (Pisa, Scuola Normale Superiore, 11 dicembre 2006), Pisa 2009, pp. 195-238.

Menin, Roberto, «Il concetto di recitabilità e la sua applicazione nella traduzione teatrale», Studi Germanici, 5, 2014, 302-328.

Pym, Anthony, Translation and Text Transfer.  An Essay on the Principles of Intercultural Communication, Tarragona, Intercultural Studies Group, 2010.

Regattin, Fabio, «Traduire des théâtres: stratégies, formes, skopos», Repères Dorif, 2013, online.

Podeur, J. (2002), La pratica della traduzione. Dal francese in italiano e dall’italiano al francese, Napoli, Liguori Editore, 1993.

Podeur, J. (2008), Jeux de traduction, Napoli, Liguori Editore.

Bibliographic supplements will be provided during the course. Students may refer to the AulaWeb platform for information on handouts, bibliography, etc.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Theoretical module: II semester 

Exercises: annual; start of lectures: to be determined

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Preparation of a dossier at the end of the course based on the work done during the course. The final exam will consist of an oral commentary on the dossier presented.

Practical exercises: see the French section page (lingue.unige.it/node/44)

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The test for the theoretical module aims to ascertain the skills acquired by the students in the field of multi-semiotic translation. The dossier to be presented at the end of the course will consist of a commentary on a translated segment, while the oral interview will aim to test the candidate's ability to reflect on his/her own translation practice.

Exercises: see the French section page (lingue.unige.it/node/44) 

FURTHER INFORMATION

Registration for the Aulaweb space is compulsory for both attending and non-attending students. Registration for examinations is compulsory and must be carried out no later than 7 working days before the exam (unless otherwise stated).

Students with a certified DSA, disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory tools.
Prof. Sara Dickinson (sara.dickinson@unige.it) is the departmental contact person.