French Studies

Find out what workshops we offer in French studies.

Translating Faïza Guène’s Kiffe kiffe demain (online or in person)

Dr Pollie Bromilow

Overview

A-level tailored session on this popular set text which introduces students to the principles and process of translation. Session can be adapted for different group sizes and can last between one to two hours.

1. Interactive presentation on the novel covering themes, style and language.
2. Workshop on translating extracts of the novel (these can be specified in advance).
3. Group feedback mini presentations on extracts studied and comparison of different translations. All materials provided.

What we provide/deliver

• Delivery of presentation.
• Selection of extracts with examples of translations.
• Opportunities for group work
• PowerPoint slides with resources
• Follow-up translation exercises which can be completed as a class activity after the workshop. 

Topics covered  / relevance to A-level syllabus

• Overview of Kiffe kiffe demain from the perspective of translation studies.
• Introduction to translation as an exercise
• Focused reading and translation skills tailored to level
• Translation strategies in language-learning: literal to free translation, finding equivalent vocabulary, understanding cultural and literary contexts of translation.