Dubbing as 'audiovisual Translation' of Language, History and Culture

The seminar introduces participants to the different processes that comprise audiovisual translation, beginning with a history of audiovisual translation's introduction into the film industry before proceeding to analyse the various steps and the professional profiles involved in the process. The seminar will field contributions from experts in the sector.

Upon completion of the course, participants will understand how dubbing is performed. They will also understand why different choices are made in audiovisual translation and how the differences between the source and target cultures of working languages affect how these changes are applied.