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Monolingual Subtitling and Audio Description – (M.A.)
University of Surrey
Translation Studies| Application Deadline: | October 24 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,565 - ≈ € 13,212 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Guildford / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Surrey
This programme is dedicated to media access for people with sensory disabilities. It focuses on monolingual subtitling (captioning) for the deaf and hard-of-hearing and audio description, a form of narrative translation for blind and partially sighted people.
This is the only UK MAsters programme dedicated to monoligual subtitling and audio description. You will learn from professionals and academics in a supportive environment. We will prepare you for a growing professional market and new research opportunity which are emerging in audiovisual disciplines.
Professional subtitlers and audio describers who are active in the market bring their real-world experience and standards into the classroom as tutors.
Experienced academic staff with excellent research records in various areas of translation studies help you to develop a broad understanding of the current and future challenges of audiovisual translation. Modules are practice-based and embedded in the context of a sound linguistic, cultural and semiotic framework. Regular seminars in our Professional Aspects of Translation series - held throughout the year - provide additional insights from a range of experienced professionals.
The programme offers 24/7 access to computer labs and the latest professional audio description and subtitling software.
Contents
Structure and Modules
Module Titles
Compulsory modules include:
* Intralingual Audiovisual Translation (Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing)
* Audio Description
Optional modules normally include:
* Interlingual Subtitling
* Economics/Business Translation
* Scientific/Technical Translation
* Creative Writing and Professional Practice
* Ab Initio Language for Translation Purposes
* Translation of Persuasive Texts
* Translating Cultures
Module Overview
Intralingual Audiovisual Translation (Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing: SDH)
In this module you will learn how to produce intralingual subtitles in order to meet the needs of SDH viewers. The focus will be on acquiring skills for analysing the various components of audiovisual materials (speech, sound, text), developing strategies for transferring audio information to written form and learning to create subtitle files, using professional subtitling software.
Audio Description (AD)
In audio description, additional narrative is inserted in films, TV programmes or theatre performances to describe actions, body language and other essential details in order to increase the comprehension and enjoyment of audiovisual contents for blind and partially sighted people. In this module you will learn how to produce effective audio descriptions, using professional AD software.
Audiovisual Translation Issues
In this module you will learn about the various forms of audiovisual translation such as subtitling, dubbing, voice-over and audio description, their development, their major challenges, as well as their overall relationship to translation.
Applied Linguistic Principles
Drawing on pragmatic models of communication, this module will help students to develop an understanding of how verbal language and other modes of communication are used for the creation and comprehension of meaning.
Dissertation
You will have the opportunity to specialise in an aspect of the programme by writing a topic-based dissertation, or doing a subtitling/audio description project with commentary. Successful completion of the module requires close collaboration with a supervisor and good planning and organisation skills.
Optional Modules
In addition to the compulsory modules, you will be able to select optional modules according to your specific interests. You can complement your skills in paper translation or audiovisual translation or you may learn a new language for translation purposes. Alternatively, you can take an option on creative writing or explore issues of creativity is other areas such as advertising.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A UK First or Second class honours degree in English or equivalent in English, modern languages, journalism, applied linguistics or similar subject, and excellent linguistic skills in English.
English language requirements
Non-native speakers of English will normally be required have 6.5 IELTS or above, with 7.0 or more in writing (or equivalent).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
There is no professional accreditation body for audiovisual translation. However, students may join the European Association for Studies in Screen Translation.
Accreditation
Links with Professional Associations
The Centre for Translation Studies is proud of its active links with the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) and the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL). The Centre is a corporate member of the ITI and supports its activities by contributing to courses in continuing professional development. By working together with the ITI and the CIoL, the Centre is keen to promote all branches of translation and interpreting and to work towards establishing and maintaining the highest possible standards.
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