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340225 SE Seminar: Transcultural Communication (2013W)

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

For students enrolled in Study Programme (Studienplan) 032 (2007) positive completion of the following courses is recommended before attending this seminar: VO Translatorische Methodik (Theory and methods of translation), VO Einführung in die Translationswissenschaft (Introduction to Translation Studies), UE Text Competence of one of the working languages.
Prerequisites for students enrolled in Study Programme (Studienplan) 032 (2011): positive completion of modules 1, 2, 7, 12.
Note that students who are not present at the first meeting will be de-registered from this course for the benefit of students on the waiting list.
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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).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 28.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 04.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 11.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 18.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 02.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 20.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Monday 27.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to academic research and writing. Students select and specify the theme for their seminar paper from a list provided by the course instructor. The paper should build on specific questions and practical examples, which are analysed and presented according to academic standards and in the context of literature and other sources from our field. Seminar papers integrate both theoretical and practical aspects of transcultural communication.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation in discussions, team and group work, short oral presentation. Documentation of course work on the e-learning platform. Written assignments in connection with the theme of the seminar paper (outline, excerpt). Final seminar paper to be completed by the end of the semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Providing the necessary background and developing tools and skills for drawing up the seminar paper, based on the frame of reference specified for the Centre for Translation. Creating an awareness for identifying, and reflecting on, aspects of professional transcultural communication

Examination topics

Following an introduction on academic research and writing, issues related to academic writing will be developed in teams and/or small groups and in individual assignments. The process of writing the paper will be supported by tutorial units organised for seminar students.

Reading list

Reference material will be available on the e-learning platform.

Association in the course directory

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