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Foreign Language Exam

Sep 22, 2009 20:56

Hello --

I'm currently studying for my foreign language exam in November to complete my M.A. in Literature.

Does anyone know of any journals that have articles in French regarding literature that I could use to practice? I've been looking at the French Review, but only a few articles are in French every month.

Thanks!

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weelisa September 23 2009, 01:45:46 UTC

When I took that test, I was given two or three paragraphs (can't quite remember now) written by Julia Kristeva. So you might consider finding some of her books to practice on - or there might be articles online.

no_applause September 23 2009, 19:08:31 UTC

Oh, good suggestion! I've never read Kristeva in French, which I probably should do anyway.

Our test is about 20-30 pages that we must translate so I'm looking to get into working with longer pieces.

Thank you!

weelisa September 23 2009, 20:10:58 UTC

20-30 pages? Yowza!

no_applause September 23 2009, 20:48:33 UTC

Exactly! Haha . . . We have 4 hours though... and I'm going to be armed with a kick ass dictionary.

delirifacient October 2 2009, 20:36:22 UTC

Kristeva? That's plain sadism on the part of the test-givers.

weelisa October 2 2009, 22:21:29 UTC

That was exactly my thought when I opened the test!

I mean, I knew it was going to be harder than "my uncle is a pencil" but c'mon...

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