Audiovisual translation and acessibility in the Spanish as an additional language classroom
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Spanish as an Additional language, audiovisual translation, accessibility, intensive writing, authentic materials.Abstract
In modern times, subtitling and audio description have emerged as the most evolved modes of translation. This paper is dedicated to exploring an innovative pedagogical approach designed for advanced Spanish university students. This instructional design fosters an inclusive environment. Educators can effectively address various aspects of language learning by delving into the creation of subtitles and audio descriptions. This paper will examine how subtitling is introduced in teaching-learning, a literature review that justifies its use and relevance, to end with a practical application in the classroom. This is an implementation where students transfer messages into the target language through the use of authentic materials and the creation of a tangible final product that can be assessed by incorporating an intensive writing approach.
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