TRA 4932 Introduction to Subtitling

3 units
Translation
Faculty of Arts
Introduction to the principles of audiovisual translation, with a focus on issues such as on-screen conventions, film aesthetics, orality and constraints. Discussion of technical aspects. Translation of texts from a range of sources including fiction films, documentaries and television series.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: 15 translation (TRA) units. Reserved for students registered in the Honours programs in Translation. A passive knowledge or French is required. ANG./ FRA.

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall

Organized

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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