Universität Wien

340032 UE Text and oral communication English (2022S)

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

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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 08.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 15.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 22.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 29.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 05.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 03.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 10.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 17.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 24.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 31.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 14.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 21.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

OBJECTIVE

To become aware of rhetorical strategies and stylistic tools and their impact on the listener. Students should be able to develop their own style in dealing with different subject-matter and types of (spoken) texts.

CONTENT

Using a variety of texts (including practical examples from a translator's desk) as well as recordings of spoken language (e.g. interviews, podcasts etc) we will analyse them and look at what makes them interesting and effective - or not.
METHODS

Weekly assignments. There will also be individual and group presentations.

Assessment and permitted materials

mid-term test (30%),
end-of-term test (30%),
written and oral individual assignments (20%)
participation in class and homework (20%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is mandatory (two absences will be allowed).
An advanced level of both oral and written English is required.
Passing grade: 60%
Grading scale: ≥90% = 1, ≥80% = 2, ≥70% = 3, ≥60% = 4

Examination topics

Evaluation will be based on the genres and exercise formats used in class and in the online and home assignments.

Reading list

Will be provided in class and on the Moodle platform.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 15.03.2022 10:10