Universität Wien

340180 UE Consecutive Interpreting II: English (2024S)

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

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

  • Friday 15.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 22.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 12.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 19.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 03.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 10.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 17.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 24.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 31.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 07.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 14.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Friday 21.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course is for students with experience in consecutive interpreting. During the semester, we will interpret a variety of texts (videos, presentations in class) consecutively into both German and English. Students will hone their consecutive interpreting skills and coping strategies and improve their note-taking systems through various exercises.

Assessment and permitted materials

Continuous evaluation. Attendance and participation will be expected. Two absences will be tolerated.
Students are allowed to use their own note pads and glossaries. Use of AI applications (e.g. for preparing presentations) must be made transparent.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

An excellent command of both German and English is required.

Grading scale: ≥90% = 1, ≥80% = 2, ≥70% = 3, ≥60% = 4

Examination topics

Course with ongoing evaluation. Students should master the contents and competences conveyed in the course of the semester.

Reading list

Andrew Gillies (2019): Consecutive Interpreting: A Short Course. Routledge (available online via u:search)

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 20.02.2024 21:06