The AFL (Applied Foreign Languages) field of study is a multi-disciplinary, career-focused curriculum that enables students to master two foreign languages studied in equal measure (English and Spanish). It differs from the LLCE (Foreign languages, literatures and cultures) field of study, which is based on the study of a single language from a more theoretical and literary perspective.
The Applied Foreign Languages (AFL) track stands out for its multi-disciplinary, professionally-oriented programme. The study of languages forms the core of the curriculum. The aim of the track is to train linguists with knowledge of the languages and cultures studied, knowledge of the fields of application and linguistic and translation competencies, as well as computer competencies. The specific focus of the AFL track at Paris-Saclay is to train students to work as translators in industry or in the audiovisual sector. Agreements signed in connection with the curriculum enable international mobility, both academic and professional. Thanks to these agreements, students can benefit from linguistic and technical immersion in the audiovisual world.
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Skills
- Communicate in foreign languages: • Communicate orally and in writing in the student's mother tongue and in Spanish or English • Communicate with specialists and/or non-specialists on inter- and intra-lingual communication questions, and in the fields of application in economics or science • Translate documents in French, English and Spanish (or English and German) into their mother tongue, observing the quality standards for the translation process. (meaning, register, style, etc.) • Identify and apply the most suitable methodology for the type of translation. • Look up terminology. • Use the main computer-assisted translation software programmes, applied to translation project management or subtitling • Interpret, either simultaneously or delayed, into their native language, from French, English and Spanish 1. CROSS-DISCIPLINARY COMPETENCIES: Produce analytical content, taking into account the socio-economic, cultural and historical context and Develop a personal and professional project: • Conduct a targeted information search • Process information: analyse, correlate, interpret, synthesise, judge relevance, etc. • Use: Contextualise information and put it into perspective, make sense of raw data • Identify and apply a problem-solving methodology • Design and manage a project (with a team) • Generate new ideas to address needs or problems (creativity) • • Argue/counter-argue, explain, • Transmit knowledge Technological Competencies: • Use ICT in a specialist field Systemic Competencies: • Understand how a complex system works and its rules, and be able to formalise it. • Understand and the environment in which the system evolves, and integrate it into their work and reflections. • Respect the deontological and ethical principles of the professional and/or societal field (systemic dimension) • Develop a personal and professional project, as well as possible pathways and gateways 2. PROPOSED CERTIFICATION/ACCREDITATION • CLES 1 • CLES 2 • C2i level 1 • TOEIC • TOEFL • SDL TRADOS Certification (level 1) • Accreditation for teaching languages (English) in primary schools (CEFR level C1)
Objectives
The focus on AFL at Paris-Saclay is the audiovisual translation sector. From the second year onwards, specific courses are offered to train translators for the audiovisual sector. Of course, the aim is also to open up opportunities for students in other sectors, in particular tourism, teaching, commerce, communication and international relations.
Career Opportunities
Further Study Opportunities
Licence
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Admission Route
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
To enter the AFL programme, students must have a good level of French (extensive vocabulary, no grammatical or spelling errors). For LV-A (English) and LV-B- (Spanish), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required. In other words, the student must be able to follow the courses in a foreign language A and B right from the start of the year.
Application Period(s)
From 01/03/2026 to 30/06/2026
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disciplinaires: espagnol | |||||||||||
| Culture et Civilisation hispanophones S3 | 2 | Semestre 1 | 18 | ||||||||
| Culture et Civilisation hispanophones S4 | 2 | Semestre 2 | 18 | ||||||||
| Disciplinaires: Anglais | |||||||||||
| Culture économique 2 | 2 | Semestre 1 | 18 | ||||||||
| Culture et Civilisation anglophones S3 | 2 | Semestre 1 | 18 | ||||||||
| Culture et Civilisation anglophones S4 | 1.5 | Semestre 2 | 18 | ||||||||
| Interculturalité | 2 | Semestre 2 | 18 | ||||||||
| Image, audiovisuel et nouveaux médias | 2 | Semestre 1 | 18 | ||||||||
| Génération et traduction de contenus assistées par l'IA | 2 | Semestre 2 | 18 | ||||||||
| Non disciplinaires: Spoc | |||||||||||
| SPOC Enjeux de la transition écologique | 1 | Semestre 1 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEs obligatoires | |||||||||||
| Humanités Numeriques (LEA) | 2 | Semestre 2 | 12 | ||||||||
| 1 UE au choix S3 | |||||||||||
| Cinéma anglophone | 2 | Semestre 1 | 18 | ||||||||
| Littérature espagnole | 2 | Semestre 1 | 18 | ||||||||
| UE de S3 dans un autre département | 2 | Semestre 1 | 18 | ||||||||
| 1 UE au choix S4 | |||||||||||
| Cinéma italien | 2 | Semestre 2 | 18 | ||||||||
| Littérature hispano-américaine (20 étudiants maximum) S4 | 2 | Semestre 2 | 18 | ||||||||
| UE de S4 dans un autre département | 2 | Semestre 2 | 18 | ||||||||
| Littérature britannique. | 2 | Semestre 2 | 18 | ||||||||
| Non disciplinaires: professionnalisantes | |||||||||||
| UEL (Option obligatoire : choix parmi les UE libres) S3 | 2 | Semestre 1 | 15 | ||||||||
| Compétences numériques (PIX) | 1 | Semestre 1 | 18 | ||||||||
| Projet personnel d'étude et d'insertion (PPEI) | 1 | Semestre 1 | 15 | ||||||||
Teaching Location(s)
Training campus