- Docente: Federico Picerni
- Credits: 3
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
Foreign Languages and Literature (cod. 0979)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Italian Culture and Language for Foreigners (cod. 6726)
First cycle degree programme (L) in Languages, Markets and Cultures of Asia and Mediterranean Africa (cod. 9264)
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from Sep 28, 2026 to Nov 04, 2026
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the seminar (an activity closely aligned with the objectives of the degree programme), students will acquire specific knowledge and skills enabling them to address linguistic, philological, literary, historical, and/or artistic issues and topics.
Course contents
The seminar introduces students to the theory and practice of audiovisual translation, with particular reference to the Chinese language. It is divided into two parts: an initial theoretical and methodological section, followed by a practical component in which students will undertake a translation exercise.
The practical component consists of translating and subtitling a short film that will be screened in the Sinofonie: Cinema in Chinese Languages section of the 12th edition of the Ennesimo Film Festival (Fiorano Modenese, April–May 2027).
The seminar will also feature contributions from professionals working in audiovisual translation, subtitling and film festival organisation, providing further insight into professional subtitling practices and cinematic language.
Readings/Bibliography
The seminar does not include a formal bibliography on which an examination will be based. Students who are interested may consult the following titles for an introductory theoretical and methodological overview of audiovisual translation and subtitling.
- Diaz-Cintas, Jorge e Aline Remael, Audiovisual Translation: Subtitling, Routledge, 2007.
Teaching methods
The seminar will be conducted through seminar-style teaching, with active student participation and practical translation and subtitling activities.
Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.
Assessment methods
Active participation in the practical translation and subtitling work qualifies students for passing for the seminar.
Such active participation will be assessed on the basis of the regular and timely submission to the instructors of the work completed in class (at least 80% of the assigned work), as well as the level of engagement demonstrated during the sessions.
Students who do not meet these requirements may obtain the pass/fail assessment as non-attending students by submitting a 1,600-word paper (excluding bibliography) consisting of a critical analysis of the Italian or English subtitles of a Chinese-language film or television series. The analysis must be based on an independently compiled bibliography comprising at least three academic sources, which must be discussed and incorporated into the paper.
Teaching tools
VLC (or other media player apps) and Subtitle Edit.
Office hours
See the website of Federico Picerni