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340323 UE Basic Translation Competence: English (2020S)

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

ALL CLASSES UNTIL AFTER EASTER WILL BE REMOTE LEARNING CLASSES! Information on assignments will be exchanged via Moodle.

  • Monday 23.03. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 30.03. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 27.04. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 04.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 11.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 18.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 25.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 08.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 15.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
  • Monday 22.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims to hone students' basic translation skills (assignment and source text analysis, production of English-to-German and German-to-English translations, reflecting on decisions made during the translation process).

Assessment and permitted materials

Mid-term test (40%), end-of-term test (40%), participation in class and online activities (20%). Students are allowed to use a dictionary (no electronic devices) during the tests.
UPDATE: Both tests will be conducted digitally on the days announced via Moodle. Students will download the exam sheet and have two hours to complete it and upload it to the respective folder.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is mandatory (two absences will be allowed).
An advanced level of both English and German is required.
Passing grade: 60%
Grading scale: ≥90% = 1, ≥80% = 2, ≥70% = 3, ≥60% = 4

Examination topics

Evaluation will be based on the genres and exercise formats used in class and in the online and home assignments.

Reading list

Reading material will be provided in class or uploaded to Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:22