Universität Wien

340060 SE Seminar Science of Translation (2014W)

6.00 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: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 14.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 21.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 28.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 04.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 11.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 25.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 02.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 09.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 16.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 13.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 20.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 27.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Translation theory and translation practice in everyday life. Identifying interfaces and/or gaps between translation theory and:
Globalisation
Localisation
Interdisciplinary communication and communicating scientific insights to the public
Natural translation and crowdsourcing
Literary translation
Etc.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participation in discussions; oral presentation; written assignment.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Identifying problems and possible solutions with regard to the disciplinary profile of Translation Studies in the public domain, job opportunities and the dissemination of translation theories and concepts in other disciplines.

Examination topics

Critical evaluation of translation theory with regard to practical examples researched in the course of the semester. Presentations and discussion.

Reading list

Chesterman, Andrew/Williams, Jenny. 2002. The Map. A beginner's guide to doing research in translation studies. Manchester: St. Jerome
Cooke, Michèle. (Ed.) 2012. Tell it like it is? Science, society and the ivory tower. Frankfurt: Peter Lang
Ebster, Klaus/Stalzer, Liselotte. 2003. Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten für Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftler. Wien: WUV Universitätsverlag
Hug, Theo/ Niedermair, Klaus (Ed.). 2011. Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten Handreichung. Innsbruck: Studia.
Kaiser-Cooke, Michèle. 2007. Wissenschaft - Translation - Kommunikation. Wien:Facultas

Association in the course directory

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