THIS MODULE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN 2013-14

 

 

Aims: This module explores different forms of media translation while posing questions about the role of translation in today’s global and digitalized world. It aims to provide students with a grounding in the functioning of audiovisual translation (dubbing, subtitling, voice-over) and translation technology (teletranslation, localization) while helping them develop critical awareness of the wider cultural and ideological implications of media translation.

Learning outcomes: 

· Familiarize oneself with the practices and functions of translation in global media communication

· Understand how media and translation frameworks can help shed light on selected translation forms and practices

· Analyse and critically assess the linguistic, semiotic and discoursal features of selected media texts

· Evaluate the cultural and ideological implications of media translation activities

 

Syllabus: Key concepts and theories, typologies of audiovisual translation, digitalization and translation technology, practical workshops and in-depth case studies of selected media texts.

 

Assessment: One essay of 5,000 words.

 

Week	Session Theme	Details
1	Translation and Mass Media Communication in a Globalized World	Cronin, Translation and Globalization. (Ch.1)   Gambier & Gottlieb (eds) (Multi)media Translation. (pp.iix-22)   McQuail, McQuail’s Mass Communication Theory. (Ch. 2) Durham, M. G. & Kellner, D. M. (ed.) Media and Cultural Studies Key works. (Part 1 & 2)
2	Audiovisual Translation I: Dubbing & Subtitling	De Linde, Z. & Kay, N. The Semiotics of Subtitling.   Bogucki, L. ‘The Constraint of Relevance in Subtitling’ The Journal of Specialised Translation Pettit, Z. ‘The Audio-Visual Text: Subtitling and Dubbing Different Genres’ Meta Diaz Cinta, J. Audiovisual Translation: Subtitling. (Ch. 1,2)
3	Translation and Advertising	Kress, G. & van Leeuwen, T. Reading Images: The Grammar of Visual Design (Ch. 6)   De Moji, ‘Translating Advertising: Painting the Tip of the Iceberg’ http://www.mariekedemooij.com/articles/demooij_2004_translator.pdf
4	Subtitling & Advertising workshop	Practical workshop on translating subtitles and adverts.
5	Audiovisual Translation II: Documentary and Docu-drama   Case Study: Nick Broomfield's Ghosts (2007) available in the Learning Grid.	Branston & Stafford The Media Students’ Book (Ch. 14)   Corner, J. (1999) Critical Ideas in Television Studies (Ch. 5)   Watch Nick Broomfield’s Ghosts. (Guided reading questions to follow)
6	Globalization and News Translation	Bassnett, S. & Bielsa, E. (2010) Global News Translation. (Ch. 1,5)   Fowler, R. Language in the News. (Ch.1)
7	Globalization and Translation Technology	O’Hagan, M. & Ashworth, D. Translation-Mediated Communication in a Digital World (Ch. 1, 2)   Pym, A. Localization, Translation and Distribution. (Ch. 1)
8	Translation Technology workshop (Bring own laptop)	Practical workshop on translation memory software wordfast. (Instructions to follow)
9	Translation, New Media and the Question of Ethics	Pym, A. (ed.) The Return to Ethics Special Issue of The Translator (Volume 7/2, 2001)   Cronin, M. Translation and Globalization (Ch. 5)
10	Text, Translator and Society: a redefinition	Cronin, M. Translation and Globalization (Ch. 2)   Baker, M. Translation and Conflict: a Narrative Account. (Ch. 1)   O’Hagan, M. & Ashworth, D. Translation-Mediated Communication in a Digital World (Ch. 10)

 

Audiovisual Translation II: Documentary and Docu-drama   Case Study: Nick Broomfield's Ghosts (2007) available in the Learning Grid.

Branston & Stafford The Media Students’ Book (Ch. 14)   Corner, J. (1999) Critical Ideas in Television Studies (Ch. 5)

 

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Baker, M. Translation and Conflict: a Narrative Account. Manchester: St Jerome, 2006.

Bassnett, S. & Bielsa, E. Translation in Global News. London: Routledge, 2009.

Bassnett, S. (ed.) Language and Intercultural Communication. Special Issue: Global News Translation 5 (2), 2005.

Bassnett, S. ‘Trusting the Reporters: Translation and the News’ The Linguist 43 (6), 2004.

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