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TRAN823 – Audiovisual Translation
2015 – S1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer, convenor
Jan-Louis Kruger
Contact via 0298501467
C5A 506
By appointment
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MTransInter or MTransInterMAppLing or MTransInterMIntRel or PGDipTransInter or MTransIntStudies
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
TRAN820
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to the field of audio-visual translation, with the main focus on subtitling for different types of media, the semantics of audio-visual language transfer and recent developments in other modes such as audio description. Students will acquire basic subtitling skills as well as a theoretical knowledge of the field of audio-visual accessibility.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, terms and principles in audiovisual translation, with an emphasis on subtitling.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of audiovisual translation products in enhancing accessibility in Australia and globally.
- Select and apply appropriate AVT tools and techniques to produce acceptable subtitled audiovisual material.
- Use the appropriate hardware, software and aids to produce acceptable AVT products while also reflecting on matters of accessibility at a theoretical level, and self-assess solutions.
General Assessment Information
4a. Assessment At A Glance
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Film analysis
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10% |
13 March |
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Practical subtitling 1 |
20% |
27 March |
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Practical subtitling 2 |
20% |
1 May |
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Project |
50% |
12 June |
4b. Relationship Between Assessments and Learning Outcomes
“Major Assignment 1” (approx. 1,500 words) aims at assessing students’ comprehension of the essential elements of audiovisual language transfer of feature films through the class viewing and analysis (aided by the lecturer/tutor) of a movie in a foreign language subtitled into English. Questions will focus, inter alia, on strategies employed for the purpose of overcoming linguistic difficulties, the various language transfer modes employed and other aspects such as social-cultural background, censorship, etc.
Aim of the “Lecture-based Assignment” (approx. 1,500 words) is to assess the student’s understanding of some of the main theoretical aspects of audiovisual language transfer such ad the main differences between semantic (mainstream) translation and subtitling and the pros & cons of subtitling vis-à-vis dubbing and vice versa. Questions will also focus on the financial aspects of audiovisual language transfer. Furthermore, this assignment tests students’ practical skills in producing professional quality English subtitles from excerpts of TV programs in the English language through the application of the sets of subtitling standards learnt in the course of the semester. Students will also be required to discuss a series of linguistic issues dealt with in the production of their subtitles.
The “End of Semester Assignment” (approx. 2,500 words) tests students’ practical skills in producing professional quality English subtitles from excerpts of a feature film in their respective native language through the application of the sets of subtitling standards learnt in the course of the semester. Students will also be required to discuss a series of linguistic issues dealt with in the production of their subtitles.
All assignments will be in writing and the English language skills demonstrated in developing each assignment will form part of the assessment.
Late submission, with no penalties applied, will be accepted in special cases subject to tutor/lecturer’s prior approval.
All assignments will be marked by the lecturer and all topics to be developed in the assignments will be discussed during lectures (as well as in the tutorials).
Students must keep a copy of each assignment as proof that it was completed and submitted, just in case the submitted assignment is misplaced or damaged.
Assignments must be submitted by the due date accompanied by a submission cover sheet clearly stating students’ family name (in capital letters), given name, student number and unit code.
All assignments must be uploaded on iLearn using your surname, your student number, and the assignment number as filename
- Yuto Nagatomo_40112333 Assignment 1
Please submit assignments one time only unless specifically requested.
4d. Return of Marked Assignments
Students’ marked assignments will, in general, be returned to them electronically within 2 weeks of submission. Please note that assignments cannot be accepted after the return of marked materials.
4e. Writing and Communication Skills Support
Linguistics postgraduate students can access LINGPWS The Linguistics Postgraduate Writing-Skills website, which is a resource designed to assist Linguistics students with academic writing.
All Linguistics students enrolled in a postgraduate linguistics unit (on-campus, external) can access the site by using their MQ ID and password which every student is given at enrolment. To logon to the website please go to: http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/support/writing_skills/online.htm
For further enquiries about the Writing Skills Website, contact Tessa Green tessa.green@ling.mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of Academic Student Support Services. Details of these services can be accessed at http://www.student.mq.edu.au
There is a range of other resources available for Macquarie students, including:
- electronic access to a variety of book chapters and journal articles
- electronic access to journals
- a mailing/fax service where book chapters and journal articles can be sent to distance students.
See the following url for more information: http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/support/postresources.htm
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Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Semiotic analysis | 10% | Week 3 |
| Practical subtitling 1 | 20% | Week 5 |
| Practical subtitling 2 | 20% | Week 7 |
| Exam project | 50% | 12 June |
Semiotic analysis
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 10%
Film analysis: Díaz-Cintas & Remael 3.6.1 (2007:65)
Watch the opening scene of The snows of Kilimanjaro – link on iLearn
1) Summarize, in about 10 lines, what happens in the scene (location, characters, action)
2) Identify which channel supplies which information. Is there any overlap?
3) Discuss the narrative function of the music on the one hand, the close-ups, medium shots, long shots and editing (or cuts between shots) on the other.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, terms and principles in audiovisual translation, with an emphasis on subtitling.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of audiovisual translation products in enhancing accessibility in Australia and globally.
Practical subtitling 1
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 20%
Produce same-language English subtitles for any 5 minutes of the video clip provided in class. Subtitle as though you are subtitling for an audience who does not understand the source language (i.e. do not subtitle sound effects). The emphasis in this first practical assignment is on the following technical elements:
1) Correct cuing (subtitles appear when the dialogue begins) (40%)
2) Subtitle duration (subtitles are on screen long enough to allow reading) according to the following guidelines: (40%)
- 1 word = 1s
- 2-3 words = 2s
- full line=2.5s
- 1 line, 1 word = 2.8s
- 1.5 lines = 3s
- 2 lines =4-6s
3) Language (correct transcription and spelling (20%)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Select and apply appropriate AVT tools and techniques to produce acceptable subtitled audiovisual material.
- Use the appropriate hardware, software and aids to produce acceptable AVT products while also reflecting on matters of accessibility at a theoretical level, and self-assess solutions.
Practical subtitling 2
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
1. Subtitle any 5 to 10 minutes of the second clip. (90%)
The marking grid provided in iLearn will be used for this assessment.
2. Write notes on at least 5 problems you encountered in creating the subtitles. These could relate to cultural aspects, semiotics, linguistic aspects or technical aspects. (10%)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Select and apply appropriate AVT tools and techniques to produce acceptable subtitled audiovisual material.
- Use the appropriate hardware, software and aids to produce acceptable AVT products while also reflecting on matters of accessibility at a theoretical level, and self-assess solutions.
Exam project
Due: 12 June
Weighting: 50%
Part 1: Intralingual subtitles (English to English) 60%
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Submit file in SubStation Alpha format with your surname, student number, film in the filename (e.g. KRUGER 1234567 Buffy). The subtitles will be assessed according to the guidelines on the evaluation grid.
Part 2: Analysis (20%)
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Write an analysis of the video you chose. The analysis should be between 1000 and 1500 words (about 2.5 to 4 pages) and should contain the following sections:
a) Synopsis and semiotic analysis (5%)
b) Analysis with a view to subtitling (5%)
c) Specific examples (5%)
d) Examples from second mode (5%)
Submit file in Word format with your surname, student number, Analysis in the filename (e.g. KRUGER 1234567 Analysis)
Part 3: Second mode (20%)
Choose any one of the following three options:
3.1 SDH
Submit file in SubStation Alpha format with your surname, student number, film and SDH in the filename (e.g. KRUGER 1234567 Buffy SDH)
3.2 Interlingual (translation subtitles)
Submit file in Word format with your surname, student number, film and language in the filename (e.g. KRUGER 1234567 Buffy Korean)
3.3 AD
Submit file in SubStation Alpha format with your surname, student number, film and AD in the filename (e.g. KRUGER 1234567 Buffy AD).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, terms and principles in audiovisual translation, with an emphasis on subtitling.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of audiovisual translation products in enhancing accessibility in Australia and globally.
- Select and apply appropriate AVT tools and techniques to produce acceptable subtitled audiovisual material.
- Use the appropriate hardware, software and aids to produce acceptable AVT products while also reflecting on matters of accessibility at a theoretical level, and self-assess solutions.
Delivery and Resources
Online Resources
There is a range of other resources available to Macquarie students, including:
- electronic access to a variety of book chapters and journal articles at http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/reserve/
- electronic access to journals at http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/journalfinder/
- electronic document delivery for journal articles and book chapters not available locally at http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/docsup/
See the following URL for more information:
http://www.ling.mq.edu.au/support/postresources.htm
Unit Schedule
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Reading |
Practical |
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Class 1 27 February
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Introduction to AVT |
· Introduction to subtitling (Chapter 1 in AVT: Subtitling) |
Getting to know Subtitle Workshop |
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Class 2 6 March
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Subtitling principles |
· Software· Guidelines |
Do 2 minutes of video clip provided in class. |
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Class 3 13 March |
Semiotics and subtitling |
· The semiotics of subtitling (Chapter 3 in AVT: Subtitling) |
Formal assessment 1:Analyse AV text with the aid of semioticsDue 13 March |
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Class 4 20 March |
Subtitling standards |
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Formal assessment 2:5 minutes of subtitles on video clip provided in classDue 27 March |
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Class 5 27 March |
AVT and translation theory |
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Finalise clips for Assessment 2 |
Autumn recess |
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Class 6 24 April |
Linguistics and subtitling |
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Formal assessment 3:Subtitle 5 to 10 minutes of second clip Due 1 May |
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Class 7 1 May |
Narrative theory: Subtitling |
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Plan year project· Choose film and bring to class |
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Class 8 8 May |
Narrative theory: Audio description |
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Work on year project |
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Class 9 15 May |
AD |
· AD script· AD delivery |
Work on year project |
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Class 10 22 May |
SDH |
· Theoretical and practical principles· Accessibility |
Work on year project |
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Class 11 29 May |
SDH |
· Checking· Research |
Work on year project |
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Class 12 5 June |
Exam project feedback session |
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Due 12 June |
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12 June |
Exam project due date |
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of audiovisual translation products in enhancing accessibility in Australia and globally.
- Select and apply appropriate AVT tools and techniques to produce acceptable subtitled audiovisual material.
- Use the appropriate hardware, software and aids to produce acceptable AVT products while also reflecting on matters of accessibility at a theoretical level, and self-assess solutions.
Assessment tasks
- Semiotic analysis
- Practical subtitling 1
- Practical subtitling 2
- Exam project
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, terms and principles in audiovisual translation, with an emphasis on subtitling.
- Select and apply appropriate AVT tools and techniques to produce acceptable subtitled audiovisual material.
- Use the appropriate hardware, software and aids to produce acceptable AVT products while also reflecting on matters of accessibility at a theoretical level, and self-assess solutions.
Assessment tasks
- Semiotic analysis
- Practical subtitling 1
- Practical subtitling 2
- Exam project
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, terms and principles in audiovisual translation, with an emphasis on subtitling.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of audiovisual translation products in enhancing accessibility in Australia and globally.
- Select and apply appropriate AVT tools and techniques to produce acceptable subtitled audiovisual material.
Assessment tasks
- Semiotic analysis
- Practical subtitling 1
- Practical subtitling 2
- Exam project
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Select and apply appropriate AVT tools and techniques to produce acceptable subtitled audiovisual material.
- Use the appropriate hardware, software and aids to produce acceptable AVT products while also reflecting on matters of accessibility at a theoretical level, and self-assess solutions.
Assessment tasks
- Practical subtitling 1
- Practical subtitling 2
- Exam project
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, terms and principles in audiovisual translation, with an emphasis on subtitling.
Assessment tasks
- Semiotic analysis
- Exam project
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of audiovisual translation products in enhancing accessibility in Australia and globally.
Assessment tasks
- Semiotic analysis
- Exam project