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340058 UE Text and written and oral communication English (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Tu 11.03. 13:15-14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG

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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Hybrid course: on May 27th, there will be a digital class held via Zoom!

  • Tuesday 18.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 25.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 01.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 08.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 29.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 13.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 20.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 27.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 03.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 10.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Tuesday 17.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 8 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

OBJECTIVE

To become aware of writing strategies, rhetorical strategies and stylistic tools and their impact on the reader/listener. Students should be able to develop their own style in dealing with different subject-matter and types of texts (in both oral and written form).

CONTENT

Using a variety of written texts (including practical examples from a translator's desk) as well as recordings of spoken language (e.g. interviews, podcasts etc) we will analyse them and look at what makes them interesting and effective - or not.
METHODS

Weekly reading and listening assignments. There will also be individual and group presentations.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance is mandatory (only two absences allowed)
Assessment will be based on the following:
- 1 mid-term test (30%)
- 1 final test (30%)
- Group assignment (20%)
- Participation in class and homework (20%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Excellent knowledge of working language is a must for this course. The ability to work independently; creativity and a passion for language on the students' part make this course lively and entertaining.

Attendance is mandatory—two absences allowed.
Grading scale: 90-100%: 1 // 80-89%: 2 // 70-79%: 3 // 60-69%: 4 // < 60%: 5 (fail).
Students have to attain an overall passing score (60% or more) to pass the course.

Examination topics

It is expected that students can apply the theoretical input, as well as methods and strategies discussed in class to new assignments, text types and genres.

Reading list

Available on Moodle and to be announced in class.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: We 29.01.2025 17:26