Translation for New Media

This course will address the translator¿s craft in the multi-faceted context of media production and the exciting jobs associated with this industry. Students will explore social media platforms and news publication in the digital environment from a translator¿s perspective, working with authentic multimedia content to tackle the translation challenges associated with these domains. Students will learn how to work with "electronic-textuality," or translate texts with multiple signifying components such as sound, animation, and kinesthetic involvement, as is the case with video games and virtual reality products.