552.210 (21W) Introduction to Translation

Wintersemester 2021/22

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First course session
13.10.2021 08:00 - 10:00 HS 10 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 Blended learning course
Online proportion 70%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 40
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 13.10.2021
eLearning Go to Moodle course
Remarks (english)

This course will generally take place online though in-person sessions may be held insofar as this is possible pursuant to relevant local, regional, national, and university regulations. When necessary, online sessions may be held synchronously or asynchronously. See the Moodle course calendar for further information.

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 (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


Prior knowledge expected

Students are not expected to have any knowledge of translation for this course.

Curricular registration requirements

Generally speaking, there are no pre-requisites for this course. See your individual curriculum for details.

Literature

All required reading and viewing materials will be provided on Moodle. If so desired, a reader of course texts can 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.

Modified examination information (exceptional COVID-19 provisions)

The final examination for this course will take place in-person on campus when possible. Otherwise, it will be conducted online via Moodle. Students should follow university regulations regarding online examinations and are required to have the necessary equipment in order to take these exams.

Examination methodology

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

Examination topic(s)

See course content. In general, students should be familiar with the theories, terminology, and persons discussed in the course.

The first sitting of the exam will take place in the last regularly scheduled class session. The second sitting will ideally take place in the exam week immediately following the end of the semester. The third (and last) sitting generally takes place at the end of the subsequent semester. The exact dates will be announced in class. Be sure to sign up on ZEUS for the sitting you prefer.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

A passing grade of at least sixty percent of the material on the final examination is required to pass this course. This percentage may change marginally based on changes to exam questions/types/points. Students will be informed of this beforehand. 

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

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Sommersemester 2024
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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)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 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)