Open AccessA project-based approach to subtitler training
Author(s) -
Agnieszka Szarkowska
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
linguistica antverpiensia new series - themes in translation studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2295-5739
DOI - 10.52034/lanstts.v18i0.511
Subject(s) - subtitle , project based learning , training (meteorology) , work (physics) , computer science , engineering management , mathematics education , engineering , psychology , geography , mechanical engineering , meteorology , operating system
In this article I describe how a project-based approach can be implemented when training subtitlers. I present collaborative project-based work carried out at the Institute of Applied Linguistics, University of Warsaw, as part of an optional module on subtitling in the MA Programme in Translation. The project was conducted in cooperation with the Polish National Film Archive. As part of the project, students had to subtitle into English some Polish pre-World War II films. I describe the project, the structure and content of the course, the working methods, the assessment and the students’ feedback. Finally, I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a project-based approach compared to traditional subtitling teaching models within the higher education framework.