552.210 (16S) Introduction to Translation
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Introduction to Translation
- Type Lecture
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 55
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 07.03.2016
Time and place
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Course Information
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Lecture; in-class group discussion; Moodle-based assignments/discussion; translation tasksDistance learning info
MoodleCourse content
Translation TheoryTopics
- Translation Theory
- History of Translation Theory
- Types of Translation
- Text Types/Styles/Registers/Varieties
- Equivalence
- Methodology of Translation
- Ideology & Translation
- Cultural Issues in Translating
- Machine/Computer Translation
- Use of Grammars/Dictionaries
Teaching objective
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); be able to use dictionaries/grammars while translating; be able to describe how the translation process occurs and the role of the translator.Other materials
Intensive weekly reading assignmentsLiterature
Students will be provided with academic literature and examples via Moodle.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 topic(s)
Translation theories & their history; terminology; identification & analysis of translation problems/errorsAssessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Written final examinationGrading 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 one
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Subject: In-Depth Language
(Compulsory subject)
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Translating I (
2.0h AG / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.210 Introduction to Translation (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
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Translating I (
2.0h AG / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: In-Depth Language
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- 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)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W)
(Compulsory subject)
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Reading I: Strategies and Skills (
0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.210 Introduction to Translation (2.0h VO / 3.0 ECTS)
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Reading I: Strategies and Skills (
0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W)
(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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Sommersemester 2021
- 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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Wintersemester 2015/16
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)