Universität Wien

340286 UE Simultaneous Interpreting I: English (2022W)

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

The course will be held fully in person if possible. Full online teaching may be necessary depending on public health regulations. There will be no hybrid teaching.
If you do not attend the first lesson (without giving a good reason in advance), you will be de-registered from the course.
If you wish to de-register from this course, please do so by October 31 at the latest. After this time, it will not be possible for you to leave the course.
Continuous assessment of course work. If you miss more than two classes (with good reason), you will receive a semester grade of 5.

  • Monday 10.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 17.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 24.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 31.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 07.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 14.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 28.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 05.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 12.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 09.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 16.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 23.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to simultaneous interpreting. The emphasis will be on bidirectional interpreting. Interpreting performance must be positive in both directions in order to receive a positive semester grade.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation and regular attendance are required. Only two absences are permitted. More than two absences will result in a failing grade. Ongoing monitoring of performance, with regular feedback from the lecturer and other students.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The development of skills in simultaneous interpreting through practice on a variety of material at a beginner level. Particular attention will be paid to pronunciation, intonation and fluency of expression in English.

Examination topics

The development of techniques in simultaneous bidirectional interpreting.

Reading list


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Last modified: Fr 30.09.2022 16:09