Universität Wien

340055 UE Basic Translation Competence: English (2013W)

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 08.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 15.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 22.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 29.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 05.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 12.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 19.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 03.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 10.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 17.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 07.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 14.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 21.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
Tuesday 28.01. 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).

Assessment and permitted materials

Two written tests; two homework assignments; class performance (regular attendance, preparation and participation)

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

Oral and written exercises to be completed in class and as homework; individual work and teamwork.

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