Universität Wien

340013 UE Text Competence 1: Portuguese (2011S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

Curso dedicado à reflexão acerca de temas relevantes ao ofício do tradutor por meio da leitura e produção intensa de textos. Todos os materiais serão disponibilizados por meio do ZTW Moodle (https://ztwweb.trans.univie.ac.at/moodle/login/index.php)

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: Portuguese

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 02.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 09.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 16.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 23.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 30.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 06.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 13.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 11.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 18.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 25.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 01.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 08.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 15.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG
  • Wednesday 22.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Reflection upon topics that are relevant to the craft of the translator, i.e. the notion of fidelity, what makes a good translation, translation strategies, the notion of equivalence, amonst others.
Overview of Translation Studies in Brazil, particularly of the reception of Brazilian theories by the international comunity, as well as the relationships between these theories and other consolidated theories from various countries.

Assessment and permitted materials

- Short essays/summaries/reviews;
- Oral presentations;
- Participation on ZTW Moodle;
- Attendance, punctuality and class participation.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Expand theoretical knowledge about reading, writing and interpretation practices in general (including translation);
- Improve writing/translation and presentation techinques;
- Make the terminology and style of cientific texts of our area more familiar;
- Improve general knowledge of Portuguese.

Examination topics

We will read a number of scientific and literary texts both in German and Portuguese (as well as other foreign languages) and then write critical essays, summaries and reviews of these texts. Students will be required to prepare a few oral presenations as well. Intense debate of the subjects involved in these texts.

Reading list

ARROJO, Rosemary [1986]: Oficina de Tradução - A Teoria na Prática. São Paulo, Ática, 2002.
__________________: O Signo Desconstruído: Implicações para a tradução, a leitura e o ensino. 1. ed. CAMPINAS: PONTES, 1992.
__________________: Tradução, Desconstrução e Psicanálise. Rio de Janeiro, IMAGO, 1993.
__________________: "Os estudos da tradução na pós-modernidade, o reconhecimento da diferença e a perda da inocência". Cadernos de Tradução I, UFSC, 1996, p. 53-70.
BRITTO, Paulo H.: "Tradução e criação". Cadernos de Tradução IV, UFSC, 1999, p. 239-262.
STEINER, George. After Babel - aspects of language and translation. London, Oxford University Press, 1975.
WOLF, Michaela (Hrsg.): Übersetzungswissenschaft in Brasilien - Beiträge zum Status "Original" und Übersetzung. Tübingen, Stauffenburg, 1997.

Clássicos da teoria da tradução vol. I, II, III e IV. Florianópolis, UFSC, 2000.

*Os textos serão disponibilizados por meio do ZTW Moodle. A bibliografia citada acima é flexível.

Association in the course directory

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