340209 UE Text and written and oral communication English (2022S)

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).

Registration is open from Mo 07.02.2022 09:00 to Fr 18.02.2022 17:00
Registration is open from Mo 07.03.2022 09:00 to Fr 11.03.2022 17:00
Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2022 23:59

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Julia Pöllabauer

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Thursday
    10.03.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    17.03.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    24.03.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    31.03.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    07.04.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    05.05.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    12.05.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    19.05.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    02.06.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    09.06.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    23.06.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
    
    Thursday
    30.06.
    18:30 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG

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 approach to dealing with different types of texts and genres and get a basic idea of translational concepts and strategies.

CONTENT
We will look at different types of texts and their requirements with special attention to various text functions and types, media, target groups, writing process(es), revision, and argumentation. Basic translation exercises towards the end of the semester.

METHODS
Assignments will be prepared individually and in groups, completed at home and presented in class for discussion. More detailed feedback any time upon (voluntary) submisson of individual assignments

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance is mandatory (two absences allowed).
Grading will be based on the following:
- 1 mid-term test (30%)
- 1 final test (30%)
- 1 written partner assignment (20%)
- 1 written individual assignment (20%)
Students must attain a passing grade on all components of the course.
A monolingual dictionary may be used during exams.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Excellent knowledge of working languages.
- Students are required to demonstrate that they can apply and possibly adapt the methods and strategies presented in class to new texts and genres.
- Development of personal writing skills .

Examination topics

Students will achieve the course objectives by:
- analysing and assessing a variety of texts (individual/group projects)
- writing, adapting/rewriting and optimizing texts for various situations, target groups and media
- reflecting on and discussing various steps in the text production process
- incorporating theoretical input given in class in their assignments and applying strategies and methods accordingly.

Reading list

To be announced in class / on Moodle

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 03.03.2022 15:49