552.210 (20W) Introduction to Translation

Wintersemester 2020/21

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First course session
14.10.2020 08:00 - 10:00 HS 3 On Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

For further information regarding teaching on campus, please visit: https://www.aau.at/en/corona.
Lecturer
Course title german Introduction to Translation
Type Lecture
Course model Online course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 62
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 14.10.2020
eLearning Go to Moodle course
Remarks (english)

This course will be held in person! 

Time and place

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Students will learn about translation theory and its history & relevant terminology relating to the field; be able to identify and analyze translation problems/errors (specifically between German and English); and be able to describe the translation process and the role of the translator.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

  • Lecture (occasional recorded lectures on PPT should in-person lectures not take place)
  • In-class group discussion
  • Moodle-based assignments/discussion
  • Sample practice translation tasks

This course will be conducted in-person. This means the class will take place in the room designated on the LV-Karte. 

Recordings or supplementary explanations will be made available as warranted. If need be, classes may take place online, which means you should have, at a minimum, a device with a stable internet connection, a microphone, and (should it be needed) a camera. These will facilitate any eLearning sessions that may be needed in this course. 

Course content

The content of this course includes the following topics; content may vary from term to term:

  • Translation Theory
  • History of Translation Theory
  • Types of Translation
  • Text Types/Styles/Registers/Varieties
  • Equivalence
  • Methodology of Translation
  • Ideology & Translation
  • Cultural Issues in Translating
  • Use of Grammars/Dictionaries


Literature

All required reading and viewing materials will be provided on Moodle. A reader of course texts will also be made available via the ÖH printing service (price of the reader TBA).

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

Moodle-based written examination based on readings, PowerPoint slides, and lectures.

Examination topic(s)

See course content.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Translation (Compulsory subject)
      • 3.1 Introduction to Translation ( 0.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.210 Introduction to Translation (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W) (Compulsory subject)
      • Reading I: Strategies and Skills ( 0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.210 Introduction to Translation (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)