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Samieva O. A., Abdrakhmanova O. R.

 

Linguistic aspect in the pursuit of audiovisual translation adequacy. Pp. 84–92.

 

UDC 81’25:791

DOI: 10.37724/RSU.2026.76.1.009

EDN: SMTIOA

 

Abstract. This study is dedicated to examining the role of the linguistic aspect in a multimodal (polycode) work such as a fictional film. Using their own translations of TV series as examples, the authors demonstrate, firstly, how the linguistic component of an audiovisual work is represented (it is conveyed through verbal or non-verbal signs via either the auditory or the visual channel). Secondly, its subordination, rather than dominance, is noted in relation to non-linguistic factors (the ideational-emotional component of the AV-Production; technical constraints imposed by voice-over translation; and limitations imposed by the client under legislative pressure). It is these latter factors that determine the adequacy (quality) of the translation. The authors propose that the interim findings be extrapolated and developed in various directions — translation theory (revisiting the taxonomy of contemporary translation activities) and translation didactics, particularly audiovisual translation didactics (training future AV-translators).

Keywords: audiovisual translation, voiceover dubbing, translation adequacy, constrained translation, multimodal production, visual presentation, acoustic presentation, isochrony, terms of reference.

 

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