340374 UE Introduction to Translation and Interpretation (2015W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 07.09.2015 09:00 to Mo 21.09.2015 17:00
- Registration is open from Mo 28.09.2015 09:00 to Su 04.10.2015 17:00
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.10.2015 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Attendance absolutely required in the first lesson. Students who do not attend the first lesson will be removed from the registration list and their places assigned to students on the waiting list.
If you wish to deregister from this course, please do so by 31st October 2015 at the latest. After this time, it will not be possible for you to leave the course.
classes by attending one of the parallel courses. 2 absences allowed
with valid reason.
- Thursday 08.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 15.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 22.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 29.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 05.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 12.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 19.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 03.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 10.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 17.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 07.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 14.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 21.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Thursday 28.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Introduction to translation and interpreting (interlingual and intralingual), discussion and practical study of different kinds of oral and written communication, critical discussion of criteria for successful translation and interpreting, preliminary exercises, consecutive interpreting (note taking).
Assessment and permitted materials
- translation: 24%
- oral contributions (interpreting and preparatory exercises such as paraphrasing): 48%
- contributions in class and as homework (feedback, active participation in discussion etc., research and preparation, short speeches, study group logs, etc.): 28%Grading: 90% 1
80% 2
70% 3
60% 4
<60% 5 (fail)
Please note the attendance requirements above.
- oral contributions (interpreting and preparatory exercises such as paraphrasing): 48%
- contributions in class and as homework (feedback, active participation in discussion etc., research and preparation, short speeches, study group logs, etc.): 28%Grading: 90% 1
80% 2
70% 3
60% 4
<60% 5 (fail)
Please note the attendance requirements above.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The objectives of this course are to teach students how to quickly grasp essential information, how to work with different types of text or speech, and the importance of constantly improving all their working languages. Students will learn about the different requirements for interpreters and translators and explore their own strengths and weaknesses.
Examination topics
Clozing, paraphrasing, memory exercises, sight translation, written translations, holding and interpreting short speeches in class and in study groups (with logs), use of note-taking technique acquired in 'VO Introduction to Interpreting', discussion of conflicts that can arise in interpreting or translation, peer feedback and self-evaluation.
Reading list
Kadric, Mira/Kaindl, Klaus/ Kaiser-Cooke, Michèle (2007) "Translatorische Methodik". Wien: Facultas-Verlag.
Gile, Daniel (1995) "Basic concepts and models for interpreter and translator training". Amsterdam: Benjamins.
Kalina, Sylvia (1998) "Strategische Prozesse beim Dolmetschen: theoretische Grundlagen, empirische Fallstudien, didaktische Konsequenzen". Tübingen: Narr.
Jones, Roderick (1998) "Conference Interpreting Explained". Manchester: St. Jerome.
Rozan, Jean-Francois (1956) "La prise de notes en interprétation consécutive".Genève: Georg. (auch englisch "Note-taking in consecutive interpreting" (2002).)
Matyssek, Heinz (1989) "Handbuch der Notizentechnik für Dolmetscher: ein Weg zur sprachunabhängigen Notation". Heidelberg: Groos.
Gile, Daniel (1995) "Basic concepts and models for interpreter and translator training". Amsterdam: Benjamins.
Kalina, Sylvia (1998) "Strategische Prozesse beim Dolmetschen: theoretische Grundlagen, empirische Fallstudien, didaktische Konsequenzen". Tübingen: Narr.
Jones, Roderick (1998) "Conference Interpreting Explained". Manchester: St. Jerome.
Rozan, Jean-Francois (1956) "La prise de notes en interprétation consécutive".Genève: Georg. (auch englisch "Note-taking in consecutive interpreting" (2002).)
Matyssek, Heinz (1989) "Handbuch der Notizentechnik für Dolmetscher: ein Weg zur sprachunabhängigen Notation". Heidelberg: Groos.
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