Universität Wien

340058 UE Text and written and oral communication English (2021S)

5.00 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

Diese LV findet im Onlinemodus, jedoch nicht asynchron statt. Es besteht Anwesenheitspflicht für alle Online-Einheiten (Termine lt. u:space).

  • Friday 19.03. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 26.03. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 16.04. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 23.04. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 07.05. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 14.05. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 21.05. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 28.05. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 04.06. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 11.06. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 18.06. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital
  • Friday 25.06. 17:00 - 18:30 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

OBJECTIVE
To become aware of and understand the needs of target groups and the impact that these have on text design and text writing. Further, to develop a personal style in dealing with different types of texts and genres (oral and written).

CONTENT
The overarching theme for this course will be the archetypal Hero's Journey, as established by Joseph Campbell and presented in the film "Finding Joe" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8nFACrLxr0). We will look at different types of texts and speeches and their respective text patterns around this topic, with special attention to purpose, function and target groups. Please make sure you have watched this film and become acquainted with the topic before the course starts.

METHODS
Assignments will be prepared individually and in groups.

Assessment and permitted materials

Grading will be based on the following:
- 1 mid-term test (30%)
- 1 final test (30%)
- 1 group assignment (25%)
- Timely submission of ALL required assignments/active participation in class (15%)

60% of the above are required for a passing grade at the end of the semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Excellent knowledge of working languages
- High quality text production and presentation

Examination topics

It is expected that students can apply the theoretical input, as well as methods and strategies discussed in class to new assignments, text types and genres.

Reading list

Available on Moodle and to be announced in class.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:24