Universität Wien

340055 UE Basic Translation Competence: English (2014W)

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

Angemeldete Studierende, die in der ersten Einheit nicht erscheinen, werden von der Übung abgemeldet. Der betreffende Platz wird an Studierende von der Warteliste vergeben. Die Abmeldung von der Übung ist bis 31.10. möglich.

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: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 14.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 21.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 28.10. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 04.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 11.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 25.11. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 02.12. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 09.12. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 16.12. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 13.01. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 20.01. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Tuesday 27.01. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.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.

Reading list

Wird allenfalls in der UE oder über die eLearning Plattform bekannt gegeben.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:45