552.210 (22S) Introduction to Translation

Sommersemester 2022

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First course session
09.03.2022 08:00 - 10:00 HS 1 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 Attendance-based course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 45
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 09.03.2022
eLearning Go to Moodle course
Remarks (english)

IMPORTANT: This course is offered on campus pursuant to university regulations published before the beginning of the summer term. Should circumstances warrant, the course may be continue in a blended-learning or solely online format. Please check your AAU student e-mail accounts for the most up-to-date information regarding university COVID regulations. If so desired by students  unable to attend in-person classes, lectures may be recorded.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. I look forward to seeing you in person in class!

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

  • 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.

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
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Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 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)
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)