Universität Wien

340155 UE Simultaneous Interpreting I: English (2018W)

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

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. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 08.10. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 15.10. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 22.10. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 29.10. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 05.11. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 12.11. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 26.11. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 03.12. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 10.12. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 07.01. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 14.01. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 21.01. 15:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course is based on the contents of Basic Interpreting Competence, important theoretical considerations and quality criteria will be reiterated. Various preliminary exercises will help promote basic skills.
Interpreting situations typical in various settings will be analysed and practised, emphasis being on important aspects of conference terminology.
For further details please refer to the respective Moodle page.

Assessment and permitted materials

Presence in class is required, active participation and the handing in of assignments are vital for positive final results. All classroom work marked and part of continuous assessment.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students are to understand and master the basics of simultaneous interpreting.

Examination topics

Preliminary exercises as required. Students will be asked to produce texts according to certain criteria (role, context, setting, target audience). Various interpreting strategies will be devised and practiced. Students will learn practicing on their own and will develop skills with the material introduced in class.
Students will be asked to prepare material for class work.
Feedback will be given by the teacher and by your collegues.

Reading list

As required. "Handapparat" available in the library.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:45