FPF:UCJNNKEU Introduction to Translation - Course Information

UCJNNKEU Introduction to translation Science

Extent and Intensity

0/0/9. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

doc. PhDr. Gabriela Rykalová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Gabriela Rykalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

doc. PhDr. Gabriela Rykalová, Ph.D.
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava

Prerequisites

without precondition

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• German (programme FPF, NJ)

Course objectives

The main aim of this course is to present students with the main topics and stages of translation science and interpreting. Students will learn about the primary types of translation and how the process of translation works. They will get a look behind the curtains of research and compilation of target texts.

Learning outcomes

After the first part of theory students should be able to use the theoretical knowledge in practice.

Syllabus

• 1. Definition der Übersetzung
• 2. Ausgangssprache vs. Zielsprache
• 3. Hauptarten des Übersetzens
• 4. Der Ablauf des Übersetzungsprozesses
• 5. Fachtexte und ihre Spezifika
• 6. Textarbeit – Übersetzung von Fachtexten
• 7. Belletristik
• 8. Textarbeit – Übersetzung von belletristischen Texten
• 9. Der Begriff der Übersetzbarkeit
• 10. Textarbeit – Werbung, Witze, Phraseoogismen
• 11. Übersetzen und Dolmetschen in der Theorie
• 12. Dolmetschen in der Praxis
• 13. Auswertung und abschließende Diskussion

Teaching methods

Lectures, class discussion, group projects, presentations by professionals in the sectors.

Assessment methods

oral exam, presentation

Language of instruction

German

Further Comments

Study Materials

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