Universität Wien

340049 VU Basic Interpreting Competence and Note-Taking (2024W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED
Moodle
Tu 12.11. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG

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: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 15.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Tuesday 22.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Tuesday 29.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Tuesday 05.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Tuesday 19.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Tuesday 03.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 10.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 17.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Tuesday 07.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Tuesday 14.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Tuesday 21.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to different modes of interpreting: consecutive with and without notes, liaison interpreting, simultaneous. First contact with basic skills in each mode. Raising awareness for fundamental interpreting issues and problems.
Preparatory exercises and interpreting exercises; simulation of different communicative settings that involve interpreting; short presentations by students; peer to peer feedback; expert feedback.
Note-taking.

Assessment and permitted materials

80% Interpreting incl. shadowing
20% preparatory exercises, active participation in class

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement: 60%
Attendance is obligatory. You may miss a maximum of 2 classes.

Grades:
> 90%: 1
> 80%: 2
> 70%: 3
> 60%: 4
<60%: 5 (fail)

Examination topics

The best 3 interpretations in class (consecutive, simultaneous, dialogue) - graded 1-5 following the criteria for the final exam
Short presentations and/or participation at dialogues/group discussions.
Homework and active participation in class.
Reflection.

Reading list

Recommended reading:
Gilles, Andrew (2017) Note-taking for consecutive interpreting: a short course. London: Routledge.
Kadric, Mira/Rennert, Sylvi (2023) Memorisierungsstrategien im Dolmetschprozess. Thesen, Techniken, Tools. Wien: Facultas.
Setton Robin/Dawrant, Andrew (2016). Conference interpreting: a complete course. Amsterdam, Philadelphia: John Benjamins.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 03.09.2024 12:26