Universität Wien

340055 UE Basic Translation Competence: English (2013S)

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

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 12.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 19.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 09.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 16.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 30.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 07.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 14.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 28.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 04.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 11.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 18.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 25.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to basic aspects of translation; text and assignment analysis for translation (purpose, target group, cultural context, etc.); production of German texts based on English source texts (E-G) and vice versa (G-E); proofreading and editing. Course held in English.

Assessment and permitted materials

Two tests (one mid-term and one end-of-term); homework assignments; class performance (attendance and participation); regular class attendance mandatory.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will acquire basic strategic and analytical competences necessary for successful translation and learn functional assignment-focused approach to text production; improvement of text comprehension and text production skills; preparation for PIK-exams.

Examination topics

Lecture; oral and written exercises to be completed in class and as homework; individual and teamwork.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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