Universität Wien

340175 UE Basic Competence Translation B Interpreting (2018W)

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: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Lunch break from 1-2pm.

  • Monday 28.01. 09:30 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Tuesday 29.01. 09:30 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Wednesday 30.01. 09:30 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Thursday 31.01. 09:30 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to different modes of interpreting: consecutive with and without notes, liaison interpreting, simultaneous with preparatory exercises. First contact with basic skills in each mode. Raising awareness for fundamental interpreting issues and problems.
Preparatory exercises and interpreting exercises; simulation of different communicative settings that involve interpreting; short presentations by students; peer to peer feedback; expert feedback

Assessment and permitted materials

70% Interpreting deliveries in class (cons, sim, liaison, group discussion) - graded 1-5
15% Short presentations and/or participation in group diskussion/dialogue settings - graded 1-5
15% home work and active participation

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement: 60%
Attendance is obligatory. You may miss a maximum of 3 hours (180 mins.).

Examination topics

No exam.

Reading list

Recommended:
Jones, Roderick (1998) "Conference Interpreting Explained". Manchester: St. Jerome. (S. 39-65).
Rozan, Jean-Francois (1956) "La prise de notes en interprétation consécutive". Genève: Georg. (also in English: "Note-taking in consecutive interpreting" (2002).)
Matyssek, Heinz (1989) "Handbuch der Notizentechnik für Dolmetscher: ein Weg zur sprachunabhängigen Notation". Heidelberg: Groos.

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