552.210 (16S) Introduction to Translation

Sommersemester 2016

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First course session
07.03.2016 10:00 - 12:00 HS C On Campus
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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

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Course Information

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Lecture; in-class group discussion; Moodle-based assignments/discussion; translation tasks

Distance learning info

Moodle

Course content

Translation Theory

Topics

  • 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 assignments

Literature

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/errors

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Written final examination

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage one
      • Subject: In-Depth Language (Compulsory subject)
        • Translating I ( 2.0h AG / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 552.210 Introduction to Translation (2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W) (Compulsory subject)
      • 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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Sommersemester 2022
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Wintersemester 2021/22
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Sommersemester 2021
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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)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)