Universität Wien

340366 UE Translation of Functional Texts 1: English (2013W)

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

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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 09.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 16.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 23.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 30.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 06.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 13.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 20.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 04.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 11.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 18.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 08.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 15.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 22.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Wednesday 29.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Translation of non-fiction texts (various topics) from English to German and vice versa.

Assessment and permitted materials

Two tests and two homework assignments; regular class attendance, preparation, and participation.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To strengthen students’ translation competences, such as text comprehension skills, text production skills, research techniques, etc. as well as their general language skills and vocabulary; to practice assignment-focused translation.

Examination topics

Translation of texts in class; discussion of translations prepared at home.

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