Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with the technical and cultural tools necessary to solve the most frequent translation problems of different text types.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Spanish according to level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Course unit content
Audiovisual Translation: Audiodescription
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of Audiovisual Translation (AVT), we will refer to the notion of filmic text and its characteristics and then illustrate the different modes of AVT. The more specific objective of the course is to introduce the student to the mode of Audiodescription as well as to initiate a reflection on the different application possibilities. Theoretical reflection will be accompanied by contrasting analysis and the accessibility of audiovisual texts.
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Full programme
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Bibliography
JIMÉNEZ HURTADO, C. (Ed.) Traducción y accesibilidad. Subtitulación para Sordos y audiodescripción para ciegos: nuevas modalidades de Traducción Audiovisual. Frankfurt, Peter Lang, 2007. (pp. 9-23; 41-51 55-91; 111-120; 153-164). The bibliography and the useful materials to follow the course will be available on the dedicated page of the ELLY university platform: http://elly.dusic.unipr.it/2018/
Teaching methods
The course will take place through lectures and practical exercises in the classroom. Self-learning activities are available to attend in the language laboratory located in the complex of Viale San Michele 9 with materials selected by teachers of Spanish.
Assessment methods and criteria
The test involves an assessment with itinere or final written and oral language exams. The final tests are divided into:
Written
grammar test. Written expression (500 words) and translation test from Italian to Spanish. This test is preparatory to the oral test.
Oral
The student should be able to know the texts, authors and formal issues related to the language phenomenon under examination. The questions also aim to check your knowledge of the topics covered as well as your ability to apply them.
The examination will be conducted in Spanish. For oral exams, the threshold of insufficiency is determined by a lack of knowledge of the contents, by an inadequate use of the specific language, by an elaboration without logical and expositive rigour and by the inability to express oneself in a Spanish corresponding to level C1+. The sufficient threshold (18-23/30) is determined by a partial knowledge of the contents and a minimum ability to apply and/or rework them, as well as by the demonstration of a linguistic level with characteristic features of level C1+. An assessment between 24-27/30 and 26-27/30 is achieved thanks to a good knowledge of the contents, demonstrating application skills, articulated exposure and an adequate use of specific language. The highest threshold (from 28/30 to 30/30 and praise) is obtained when it is demonstrated to have an excellent knowledge of the contents, autonomous, original and creative application.
Other information
The language exercises will be held during the first half of the year.
