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Article published In: Audiovisual Translation: Theoretical and methodological challenges
Edited by Yves Gambier and Sara Ramos Pinto
[Target 28:2] 2016
► pp. 192–205

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Descriptive translation studies of audiovisual translation

21st-century issues, challenges and opportunities

 | Faculdade de Letras, Universidade de Lisboa
Published online: 9 August 2016
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https://doi.org/10.1075/target.28.2.02ros
Abstract
This paper aims to identify theoretical and methodological issues, challenges and opportunities posed by the specific nature of research on audiovisual translation (AVT) developed within the framework of Descriptive Translation Studies (DTS). For this purpose, it offers a brief presentation of the overarching principles of DTS; a selective overview of research on AVT in the 21st century, considering the main achievements and challenges involved in such research; and a discussion of some theoretical and methodological issues, challenges and opportunities faced by Descriptive Audiovisual Translation Studies.
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Basic principles of descriptive translation studies (DTS)
  • 3.DTS Research on AVT: a selective overview
    • 3.1The growing complexity of AVT
    • 3.2DTS research on AVT?
  • 4.DTS research on AVT: issues, challenges and opportunities
    • 4.1Discussing the relevance of DTS on AVT
    • 4.2Main challenges to the successful application of DTS to AVT
  • 5.Towards a conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
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