Language and linguistics today: Introduction to audiovisual translation : revoicing 2510-f1ENG2W-LLT-IAT

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During the course, students use authentic audiovisual and written materials to identify typical issues in translating for voice-over, dubbing and audio description, first in a translation mode in general, then as specific case studies of original films or existing translations.They work in groups to prepare sample translations of selected film clips and evaluate them, with a view to creating a viable outline of a research article or diploma thesis.

The course covers:
- introduction to the course, types of revoicing, selected sources used in audiovisual translation studies,
- dubbing: characteristics and key challenges,
- dubbing: case studies
- voice-over: characteristics and key challenges,
- voice-over: case studies
- audio description: characteristics and key challenges,
- audio description: case studies.

Total student workload

2 ECTS = 50-hour workload 30 hours = praticipation in classes 5 hours = searching for and working with audiovisual and written materials to prepare presentations 10 hours = individual and group work on translations 5 hours = preparing presentations

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1 - has advanced knowledge of the terminology applied in the practice and study of revoicing (K_W10)

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: analyses an original film or related materials for potential problems characteristic of voice-over translation, audio description or dubbing. (K_U01) U2: searches for information in academic and popular sources relevant to the analysis of voice-over translation, audio description or dubbing. (K_U02) U3: communicates effectively in English with team members in order to prepare and correct a voice-over translation, audio description or dubbing. (K_U05) U4: analyses voice-over translation, audio description or dubbing using terminology and concepts from the field of audiovisual translation studies. (K_U06)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: demonstrates a self-critical attitude when presenting translation solutions, points out the strengths and weaknesses of the translation, and accepts constructive comments.

Expository teaching methods

- participatory lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- case study
- classic problem-solving

Prerequisites

An academic interest in translation studies. Good command of Polish (at least B2+).

Course coordinators

Dorota Guttfeld

Assessment criteria

Identifying translation challenges (30%)
U1 and U2: Uses specialist texts (e.g. academic articles, scripts, dialogue lists, source language subtitles, terminology lists, guidelines for translators) and/or popular texts (specific film clip, reviews, interviews with creators) related to film translation to identify challenges for a translator in a particular mode of revoicing (voice-over, dubbing or audio description) or in a particular film clip and answers related questions about key concepts, norms and success criteria.

Working on and presenting a translation
U3: Communicates effectively in English, both online and in class, in a group performing and then presenting voice-over, dubbing or audio description.
K1: Presents a critical attitude to the translation solutions adopted, discusses both their strong and weak points, responds to constructive criticism.
(40%: 10% for the in-class work, 10% for the translation, 20% for the presentation)

Analysing a translation and outlining possibilities for further study
U4: Presents an analysis of voice-over, dubbing or audio description and answers related questions using terminology and concepts from the field of audiovisual translation studies. (30%)

Practical placement

n/a

Bibliography

Frye, Louise. 2016. An Introduction to Audio Description. London: Routledge.
Orero, Pilar. 2009. “Voice-over in audiovisual translation”, w: Jorge Diaz Cintas and Gunilla Anderman (eds.) Audiovisual translation, 130-138.
Perez-Gonzalez, Luis. 2018. The Routledge Handbook of Audiovisual Translation. London: Routledge.
Tomaszkiewicz, Teresa. 2006. Przekład audiowizualny. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.

Additional information

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