French Grammar & Translation - I

Paper Code: 
24DFRN501A
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable students to analyse complex French grammar structures and their application in translation, refine their understanding and ability to produce accurate, nuanced translations of various French texts

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Foundational Grammar Review

Grammar: Recapitulation of first and second-year grammar Translation: French to English

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Advanced Tenses and Translation

Grammar: Past perfect & imperfect

Translation: French to English

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Complex Structures and Translation

Grammar: Past perfect & imperfect, subjunctive present, future Translation: French to English

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Mastery of Advanced Grammar

Grammar: Anteriority (pluperfect & ant. future), the preterite past, subjunctive perfect Translation: English to French

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Pronouns, Conditional Sentences, and Complex Expressions

Grammar: Series of pronouns (relative, personal, demonstrative,); conditional sentences; expression of cause, goal

Translation: English to French

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Le nouveau sans frontières level- III (methode de francais – published by CLE international Paris, 1998, Indian edition.
  2. Le nouveau sans frontières – workbook vol-3
  3. Four audiocassettes Level-III accompanying the written material

 

References: 
  1. Le Robert mini dictionary : Fre->Fre
  2. Collection>> progressive du francais (exercices communicatifs) level – intermediate
  3. Vocabulaire progressif – Advanced
  4. Grammaire collection “Le Nouvel Entrainez-Vous”, level – intermediate
  5. Alter ego-3/Connexions-3

https://www.pdfdrive.com/complete-french-all-in-one-e176183785.html

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
Course Outcomes: 

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24DFRN501A

 

 

 

 

French Grammar & Translation - I

(Theory)

CO49: Explore the final topics of higher grammar CO50: Analyze in-depth complex grammar structures.

CO51: Appreciate the usage of various grammatical equipments in literary classics

CO52: Take part in evaluating the effectiveness of translations. CO53: Formulate grammar knowledge to translation tasks. CO54: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive lectures Demonstrations

 

Learning activities for the students: Reading & Listening exercises

Projects, Presentations, Assignments Creative Writing

 

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