Course TIGE317 · Year III · Autumn 2026-2027

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION. GERMAN LANGUAGE

Compulsory course in Translation and interpretation, taught by Valentin Todescu.

Overview

Lecturer
Valentin Todescu
Seminar tutor
Valentin Todescu
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
German
Erasmus language
German
Domain
Applied Modern Languages
Field of study
Translation and interpretation
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Lecture, conversation, exemplification.
Entry requirements
German Language’s Structure. Phonetics and Lexicology. German Language’s Structure. Morphology German Language’s Structure. Syntax

Aims

Description of the German grammar

Description of the German grammar

German phonetic and lexical system while outlining its use in drafting and translating texts as well as in oral interaction

Course contents

Presentation of the French grammar, French phonetic and lexical system while outlining its use in drafting and translating texts as well as in oral interaction. The course covers the following main topics: The media
Formal aspects of the press
The author’s intention
The material production of a newspaper
Sources of information
Deontological aspects

Learning outcomes

Appropriate use of standard assessment criteria and methods so as to evaluate the quality, the merits and limitations of specific processes, programs, projects, concepts, methods and theories Development of professional projects using principles and classical methods within the activity field Responsible execution of professional duties under limited autonomy and qualified support Familiarization with specific teamwork roles and activities, and task delegation to subordinate levels Awareness of the need for continuous training; the efficient use of learning resources and techniques for personal and professional development.

Assessment

A two-hour written examination (60% of the final grade)A mid-term essay (40% of the final grade)

Recommended reading

Die Realität der Massenmedien
Luhmann, Niklas
Westdeutscher Verlag, Opladen, 1996 · 241
Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft.
Kunczik, Michael & Zipfel, Astrid
Böhlau, Köln, 2014 · 174
Medien und Journalismus: Eine Einführung in die Kommunikationswissenschaft
Kepplinger, Hans Mathias
Springer VS., Wiesbaden, 2011 · 198