Sep 27, 2010 15:40
13 yrs ago
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German term
Fritz Schmidt nimmt Ruf an die Universität XX an.
German to English
Social Sciences
Education / Pedagogy
academia
I was wondering whether the meaning of 'Ruf' is confined to a professorship or could mean that Fritz Schmidt is to assume some other academic function. It says later in the text: "Fritz Schmidt wird den Lehrstuhl für Politikwissenschaft an der Universität XX übernehmen." Professor or not?
Proposed translations
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| 3 +6 | Lehrstuhl (chair) = (always) professorship |
Steffen Walter
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| 4 +1 | F.S.accepts the appointment at the university |
Annie and Rolf Reiser (X)
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| 4 | F.S. to accept (the) call to University of XX |
Gabriella Bertelmann
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Sep 27, 2010 15:55: Steffen Walter changed "Field" from "Other" to "Social Sciences"
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Lehrstuhl (chair) = (always) professorship
This can't be anything else than a professorship because of the "Lehrstuhl" mentioned later in the text. Also, at least in the academic system in Germany, the "Ruf" to fill a vacant academic position exclusively refers to a professorship.
That said, I'm not entirely sure as regards the translation (perhaps "Fritz Schmidt accepts invitation to chair/professorship at ... University").
That said, I'm not entirely sure as regards the translation (perhaps "Fritz Schmidt accepts invitation to chair/professorship at ... University").
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Paul Skidmore
3 mins
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| agree |
Sabine Akabayov, PhD
1 hr
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| agree |
Nicole Schnell
5 hrs
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| agree |
Dr. Georg Schweigart
17 hrs
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| agree |
mill2
: or Fritz Schmidt hired as...
18 hrs
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| agree |
Damian Harrison (X)
: Literally as in "called to the Chair"
2 days 8 hrs
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Comment: "That's seems to have cleared that one up, Thanks Steffen!
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7 hrs
F.S.accepts the appointment at the university
Ein Ruf is an appointment in this context.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Michele Johnson
: The appointment and the chair are technically separate processes, and appointment is the best solution here IMO.
6 hrs
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| neutral |
Steffen Walter
: In my opinion, a "Ruf" is the step preceding the actual appointment (i.e. an offer/invitation to fill the vacant position). The person can only be appointed once he/she accepted the "Ruf".
8 hrs
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1 hr
Gabriella Bertelmann
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F.S. to accept (the) call to University of XX
I was wondering whether the meaning of 'Ruf' is confined to a professorship or could mean that Fritz Schmidt is to assume some other academic function. It says later in the text: "Fritz Schmidt wird den Lehrstuhl für Politikwissenschaft an der Universität XX übernehmen." Professor or not?
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Note added at 1 day32 mins (2010-09-28 16:13:16 GMT)
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It sounded like a news release or such text.
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Note added at 1 day32 mins (2010-09-28 16:13:16 GMT)
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It sounded like a news release or such text.
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Bernhard Sulzer
: what is your explanation, Gabriella? :)
18 mins
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| neutral |
Michele Johnson
: Much too literal, not something a native speaker would say.
12 hrs
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| neutral |
Steffen Walter
: Did you copy the comment of the question poster by mistake?
15 hrs
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