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Undergraduate Certificate in French Translation

The Undergraduate Certificate in French Translation provides foundational skills and knowledge, both in theory and practice, in the field of translation and will enhance students’ linguistic and cultural proficiency in French. The program teaches crucial concepts of translation studies, including neutrality and ethics, which students apply to their translational choices through a process of reflection and contextualization. Students are taught to consider the ethical and professional implications of translation choices in real-life settings.  

The certificate provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to integrate a French language credential into their undergraduate program. This certificate program does not qualify as certification for professional translation practice, but will help prepare students who are considering taking a certification exam.

Credits earned in the Undergraduate Certificate in French Translation can be applied towards degree programs offered by the Faculty of Arts and may be applied towards other degree programs at UBC.

Admissions

To apply, please complete the form on the FHIS website. Students currently enrolled in a UBC undergraduate degree program are eligible for admission to the certificate with permission of the program in which they are registered.

Students will normally apply in May for intake into the certificate program in September. Students are encouraged to apply at the end of their second year or earlier if possible.  

Students must have completed at least FREN_V 402, or demonstrated a proficiency level of B2 at least on the CEFR for Languages1

Program Requirements

Students are required to take 18 credits in total.

15 credits of required courses:

  • FREN_V 352 (3) French Grammar
  • FREN_V 357 (3) French to English Translation
  • FREN_V 457 (3) English to French Translation
  • RMST_V 317 (3) Introduction to Translation Theories
  • RMST_V 417 (3) Professional Translation

And 3 credits of any of the following courses: 

  • FREN_V 353 (3) Advanced Grammar
  • FREN_V 370 (3) Introduction to French Linguistics
  • FREN_V 450 (3) Old French
  • FREN_V 451 (3) French Phonetics
  • FREN_V 460 (3) History of the French Language
  • FREN_V 470 (3) Studies in Modern French Linguistics
  • FREN_V 472 (3) Morphology and Syntax of the French Language
  • FREN_V 474 (3) Lexicology and Semantics of the French Language
  • FREN_V 476 (3) French Language and Societies
  • FREN_V 477 (3) Contemporary Varieties of French
  • FREN_V 496 (3) Research Seminar in French Language and Linguistics

For more information about the program, email the FHIS Student Programs Coordinator at fhis.undergrad@ubc.ca

1 CEFR refers to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The CEFR is a reference tool developed by the Council of Europe to provide a common basis for the development of modern-language curriculum guidelines, examinations, textbooks, etc. Please contact the Department Advisor with questions at fhis.undergrad@ubc.ca


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