552.220 (21W) Topics in Literary Translation
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Topics in Literary Translation
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Blended learning course
- Online proportion 20%
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 5 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 06.10.2021
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
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
Grading criteria: ability to discuss application of approaches to given text; language aptitude.
Academic dishonesty leads to failing grade.
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage two
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Subject: Advanced Language
(Compulsory subject)
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Translating II (
2.0h AG / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.220 Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Translating II (
2.0h AG / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Advanced Language
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage two
- 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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3.3 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
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3.3 Topics in Literary Translation (
0.0h PS / 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
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2023
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2022
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2021
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2020/21
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2020
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2019
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2018/19
- 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2018
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2017/18
- 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2017
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2016/17
- 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2016
- 552.220 PS Topics in Literary Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2015/16
- 552.220 KS Topics in Literary Translation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)