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Franz Pöchhacker - one of the wellknown Austrian expert in Translation studies
Kousalová, Karolína ; Čeňková, Ivana (advisor) ; Špirk, Jaroslav (referee)
This theoretical thesis focuses on the works of interpreting theorist Franz Pöchhacker. It examines the theoretical underpinnings of his work and analyses both his theoretical work and empirical research in his main fields of interest. Following a chronological order, the thesis covers Pöchhacker's work in the field of conference simultaneous interpreting, which he perceives as a complex action, the development of his interest in quality assessment in interpreting and community interpreting, as well as Pöchhacker's view of Interpreting Studies and its classification according to various parameters. The thesis also provides an overview of the most significant critical reactions to Pöchhacker's work. Key words: Franz Pöchhacker, interdisciplinary approach, integrating approach, hypertext, quality in interpreting, community interpreting, interpreting memes, 2½D interpreting model
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