Universität Wien

340109 VO Technical communication and terminology (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
Moodle
We 10.12. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

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Details

max. 1000 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 15.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 22.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 29.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 05.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 12.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 03.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 17.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 07.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 14.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 21.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture addresses both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of specialised communication and terminology. We will examine the defining features of languages for specific purposes and the dynamics of specialised communication. Particular emphasis will be placed on the principles of terminology science and the methodologies of terminology work, especially within multilingual and translation-oriented contexts. The lecture will also provide insights into diverse perspectives within the field and critically engage with various approaches to terminology work.

Objectives: Students will become familiar with key types of specialised texts and will be able to describe the macro- and microstructure of such texts. They will master the fundamentals of terminology theory and methods of terminology work, and will understand different perspectives on terminology science and research in specialised communication.

Methods: Lecture, plenary discussions; required reading.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam in German.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading: 0-60% 5 (fail), 61-70% 4, 71-80% 3, 81-90% 2, 91-100% 1.

Examination topics

The content presented in the lecture and the required reading

Reading list

Will be announced in the first unit of the lecture and on Moodle .

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 02.12.2025 10:47