552.210 (21S) Introduction to Translation
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Introduction to Translation
- Type Lecture
- Course model Blended learning course
- Online proportion 80%
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 24
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 03.03.2021
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
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Remarks (english)
This course will take place (primarily) online. Pursuant to relevant local, regional, national, and university regulations, some in-person sessions may be held. See the Moodle course calendar for further information.
Time and place
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 (synchronous and asynchronous lectures will take place if in-person teaching is not allowed)
- In-class group discussion
- Moodle-based assignments/discussion
- Sample practice translation tasks
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 headset, 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
Examination methodology
Moodle-based written examination based on readings, PowerPoint slides, and lectures.
Examination topic(s)
See course content.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Translation
(Compulsory subject)
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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
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3.1 Introduction to Translation (
0.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Translation
(Compulsory subject)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
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Sommersemester 2024
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2023
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2022/23
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2022
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2021/22
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2020/21
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2020
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2019
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2018/19
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2017/18
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2017
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2016/17
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2016
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2015/16
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)