Teacher(s)
Language
French
> English-friendly
> English-friendly
Prerequisites
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Main themes
- Theoretical aspects of subtitling;
- Cultural transfer;
- The development of subtitling;
- Technical subtitling;
- Specialized subtitling.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| Contribution of teaching unit to learning outcomes assigned to programme This unit contributes to the acquisition and development of the following learning outcomes, as assigned to the Master's degree in translation : 2.3, 2.4, 2.8 4.5 7.1, 7.3 AA-FS-TA. Develop expertise and a high level of competence in the field of adapting audio-visual material into French, from two foreign languages, with a view to participating successfully in the professional multilingual audio-visual sector. Specific learning outcomes on completion of teaching unit On completing this unit the student is able to: · Demonstrate his or her knowledge and command of the norms governing interlingual subtitling and their development; · Utilize professional subtitling software; · Analyse existing productions using a scientifically-based approach. |
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Content
The course will analyse the main AVT modalities: subtitling, surtitling, dubbing, voice-over, subtitling for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH), and audio description. The theoretical component will introduce key concepts (multimodality, source and target texts, translation problems and solutions), the history and typology of AVT practices, as well as national and international formatting conventions. Students will also study practical challenges such as rendering cultural references, humour and language varieties. Recent research and developments will be addressed, including creative subtitling, templates, machine translation and post-editing, cloud-based tools, and the impact of technologies on workflows and quality. The course will further explore the professional ecosystem of AVT (client relations, negotiation, project management, quality assurance) and ethical issues (cloud-based software, crowdsourcing, fansubbing, artificial intelligence). The practical component, mainly using EZTitles©, will allow students to train in spotting, time-cueing, creating and revising subtitles and audio descriptions. Outputs will be discussed and corrected by the instructor to ensure a direct link between theory and practice.
Teaching methods
In-person classes, computer lab equipped with EZTitles© software.
Attendance is compulsory.
Individual and group work.
Attendance is compulsory.
Individual and group work.
Evaluation methods
Students will receive personalised feedback throughout the semester as well as a final assessment consisting of a practical assignment and a test to validate theoretical knowledge. The assessment will be weighted 50% for the practical assignment and 50% for the theoretical test.
For the August/September resit session, an individual assignment will be required.
The use of generative AI is tolerated within this course. However, students must systematically indicate any sections produced with AI, in line with academic referencing standards.
For the August/September resit session, an individual assignment will be required.
The use of generative AI is tolerated within this course. However, students must systematically indicate any sections produced with AI, in line with academic referencing standards.
Other information
Digital accessibility, collaborative technologies, artificial intelligence, accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, audio description.
Online resources
Glossary of Professional Audiovisual Translation: https://www.ataa.fr/documents/ET-HS2-complet.pdf
Charter on the Quality of Subtitling for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People (2011): https://www.arcom.fr/se-documenter/espace-juridique/textes-juridiques/charte-relative-la-qualite-du-sous-titrage-destination-des-personnes-sourdes-ou-malentendantes-decembre-2011
International Guidelines and Policies on Audiovisual Translation (ESIST – European Association for Studies in Screen Translation): https://esist.org/resources/avt-guidelines-and-policies/
ADLAB – Best Practice Guide and Learning Manual in Audio Description (with Exercises): http://www.adlabproject.eu/Docs/adlab%20book/
Current Trends in Audiovisual Translation Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0907676X.2022.2069226#d1e247
Charter on the Quality of Subtitling for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People (2011): https://www.arcom.fr/se-documenter/espace-juridique/textes-juridiques/charte-relative-la-qualite-du-sous-titrage-destination-des-personnes-sourdes-ou-malentendantes-decembre-2011
International Guidelines and Policies on Audiovisual Translation (ESIST – European Association for Studies in Screen Translation): https://esist.org/resources/avt-guidelines-and-policies/
ADLAB – Best Practice Guide and Learning Manual in Audio Description (with Exercises): http://www.adlabproject.eu/Docs/adlab%20book/
Current Trends in Audiovisual Translation Research: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0907676X.2022.2069226#d1e247
Bibliography
- Baños, Rocío & Dallı, Harun & Diaz-Cintas, Jorge. (2025). Pivot subtitling workflows in the age of streaming platforms. The International Journal of Translation and Interpreting Research. 17. 16-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.12807/ti.117202.2025.a02
- Baños, Rocío & Diaz-Cintas, Jorge. (2023). Exploring new forms of audiovisual translation in the age of digital media: cybersubtitling and cyberdubbing. The Translator. 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13556509.2023.2274119
- Bolaños García-Escribano, Alejandro & Diaz-Cintas, Jorge & Massidda, Serenella. (2021). Subtitlers on the Cloud: The Use of Professional Web-based Systems in Subtitling Practice and Training. Tradumàtica tecnologies de la traducció. 19. 1-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.5565/rev/tradumatica.276
- Gambier, Yves. (2019). Audiovisual translation and reception. Slovo.ru: Baltic accent. http://dx.doi.org/10.5922/2225-5346-2019-1-4
Teaching materials
- Les supports de cours seront disponibles sur Moodle.
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