Universität Wien

340055 UE Basic Translation Competence: English (2012S)

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

  • Tuesday 13.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 20.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 27.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 17.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 08.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 15.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 22.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 05.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 12.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 19.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 26.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to basic aspects of translation; text and assignment analysis for translation (purpose, target group, cultural context, etc.); production of German texts based on English source texts (E-G) and vice versa (G-E); proofreading and editing. Course held in English.

Assessment and permitted materials

Two tests (one mid-term and one end-of-term); homework assignments; class performance (attendance and participation); regular class attendance mandatory.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will acquire basic strategic and analytical competences necessary for successful translation and learn functional assignment-focused approach to text production; improvement of text comprehension and text production skills; preparation for PIK-exams.

Examination topics

Lecture; oral and written exercises to be completed in class and as homework; individual and teamwork.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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