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340014 VO Research Methodology (2019S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft

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Details

max. 1000 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 19.03. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 26.03. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 02.04. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 30.04. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 07.05. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 14.05. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 21.05. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 04.06. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 18.06. 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to epistemological and methodological foundations of translation and interpreting research with a view to the completion of an MA thesis in translation and interpreting studies; lecture with visual support (PowerPoint) and opportunity for questions and discussion.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written final exam (without use of reference material).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The written exam comprises 3 short essay questions. Grading is based on a point system (2 points per question; 1 point for partly correct answers). At least 3 points are required for a passing grade.

Examination topics

As presented in the lectures and in discussion, complemented by readings indicated in class.

Reading list

Saldanha, G. & O'Brien, S. (2013) Research Methodologies in Translation Studies. London: Routledge.
Hale, S. & Napier, J. (2013) Research Methods in Interpreting. London: Bloomsbury.

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