552.220 (20W) Topics in Literary Translation

Wintersemester 2020/21

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First course session
07.10.2020 14:00 - 16:00 N.0.42 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 Topics in Literary Translation
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 49%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 8 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
possible language(s) of the assessment English
Course begins on 07.10.2020
eLearning Go to Moodle course
Remarks (english)

Admission:

Admission is carried out at the first class meeting. Students need to have passed Introduction to Translation (or Reading 1 in the 2012 curriculum).  

Preference regarding admission is given to students of English (BA or teacher training). See §12 of the curriculum for further details. 

Mandatory excursion to drama performance in Klagenfurt in December.

Time and place

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Students possess the knowledge and the skills needed to tackle the translation of a literary text from English to German.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Group work, lecture, individual work, self-study.

Course content

The course applies principles and techniques of translating to literary texts.

Prior knowledge expected

Advanced German skills are generally a requirement.

Curricular registration requirements

Introduction to Translation

Literature

To be discussed in class.

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.

Modified examination information (exceptional COVID-19 provisions)

In the case of compulsory distance classes, the exams will be conducted online.

Examination methodology

Written exam and translation assignment

Examination topic(s)

Content of class

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Ability to discuss application of approaches to given text; language aptitude

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage two
      • Subject: Advanced Language (Compulsory subject)
        • Translating II ( 2.0h AG / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 552.220 Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Translation (Compulsory subject)
      • 3.3 Topics in Literary Translation ( 0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.220 Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. 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 II and Summary Writing ( 0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.220 Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)