552.210 (16W) Introduction to Translation
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Introduction to Translation
- Type Lecture
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 40
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 01.10.2016
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
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Remarks (english)
This is a theory course--you will not have extensive practice engaging in translation.
This is a reading-intensive course--you will have significant reading assignments throughout the term.
Time and place
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
- In-class group discussion
- Moodle-based assignments/discussion
- Sample practice translation tasks
Course content
- 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
NB - This course will begin on Monday, October 3.
Literature
All required reading and viewing materials will be provided on Moodle.
Examination information
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Written examination based on readings and lectures.
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 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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Sommersemester 2016
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2015/16
- 552.210 VO Introduction to Translation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)