gb - Englisches Seminar - Ruhr-Universität Bochum

050 682 Smith
ESP Translating, 4 CP
2 st. mi 12-14 GABF 04/614 Süd
On the theoretical side the seminar will supply a broad survey of translation theories
and issues from the metaphysical to the mundane, from the historical to a critique of
state-of the-art developments in translation technology - while at the same time
allowing students to try their hand at translating a broad variety of challenging ESP
texts (which focus in the main on the sciences of physics, astronomy, biology,
geology, anthropology and engineering). The interaction of the two facets of the
translation endeavour will hopefully allow students to both apply the absorbed
translation school paradigms to actual problems and conversely develop a feeling for
the roots, intricacies and problems of translation theory.
Recommended Reading:
Anthony Pym. Exploring Translation Theories. London: Routledge, 2010.
David Bellos. Is that a Fish in Your Ear? Translation and the Meaning of Everything.
New York: Faber and Faber, 2012.
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050 684 Jäkel
Business English I, 3 CP
Gruppe A: 2 st. do 8.30-10 GABF 04/613 Süd
This Business English class is intended as an introduction to the language of
business and commerce. The course will focus on developing basic businessrelevant
terminology, communication skills and will cover basic business related
topics.
Assessment/requirements: active participation, the completion of term assignments
on Moodle and short presentation.