Universität Wien

340252 VO Diversity an ethics in transcultural communication (2013S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 13.03. 08:30 - 10:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 20.03. 08:30 - 10:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 17.04. 08:30 - 10:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 24.04. 08:30 - 10:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 08.05. 08:30 - 10:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 15.05. 08:30 - 10:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 29.05. 08:30 - 10:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 19.06. 08:30 - 10:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The concept of Diversity is used in ecological context („biodiversity“), but mainly in Sociology, where it refers to the heterogeneity of individuals and groups. After analysing the question where Diversity is relevant to transcultural communication, we shall discuss the different areas, using many examples for illustration. The aim is to raise awareness for cultural conditioning in oneself and others, bearing in mind, which ethical principles should guide the behaviour of cultural mediators.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam on 19/06/2013.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Raising awareness for diversity in all its manifestations, as far as they are relevant for transcultural communication; discussing of ethical principles, using examples from the practice of transcultural communication (incl. translation and interpreting).

Examination topics

Lecture with interactive parts (discussions, questions and answers, tasks, etc.)

Reading list

Lavric, Eva (2009): Interlinguale und interkulturelle Missverständnisse. In: Regula Fischer / Andreas Furrer-Küttel (2009): www.transkulturelles-portal.com
Nord, Christiane (1997): Translating as a Purposeful Activity. Functionalist Approaches Explained. Manchester: St. Jerome.
Nord, Christiane (2001): Loyalty Revisited: Bible Translation as a Case in Point. In: Anthony Pym (ed.): The Return to Ethics. Special Issue of The Translator. 185-202. (als pdf verfügbar)
Nord, Christiane (2010a): Skopos, Loyalität und Konventionen in der Übersetzung. In: Funktionsgerechtigkeit und Loyalität Bd. 1: Theorie, Methode und Didaktik des funktionalen Übersetzens, Berlin: Frank & Timme, 29-46.
Nord, Christiane (2010b): Fertigkeit Übersetzen. Ein Kurs zum Übersetzenlehren und lernen. Berlin: BDÜ-Fachverlag.
Nord, Christiane (2010c): Alles für die Katz? Translationstheorie(n) und ihr Nutzen für die Praxis. In: Funktionsgerechtigkeit und Loyalität Bd. 1: Theorie, Methode und Didaktik des funktionalen Übersetzens, Berlin: Frank & Timme, 303-309. (als pdf verfügbar)
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