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Master's Degree Dissertation
Code: 43765Credits: 15
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Translation | TFE | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Estel·la Oncins Noguer
- Email :
- estella.oncins@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
If students are doing the MA in 2 years, they must complete all other subjects before they can do the MA dissertation.
Objectives
To elaborate and present an end-of-master project (treball de fi de màster, TFM), which will integrate the knowledge acquired in the previous modules on audiovisual translation and accessibility to the media. In general terms, it is an end-of-master project that may be of a professional or research nature and that should address a topic related to audiovisual translation or accessibility to the media.
In the Master's dissertation, students must demonstrate that:
a) They have acquired the knowledge in which they have been trained in the master.
b) They have critical and analytical skills.
c) They have systematic knowledge of the basic fields of study and a mastery of the skills and associated work methods.
d) They are able to use appropriately specific resources to support study, work and research in the professional and academic contexts.
e) They are able to solve problems, in new or non-familiar environments and in broad or multidisciplinary contexts, related to audiovisual translation or accessibility to the media.
f) They are able to expose and defend the results obtained.
Learning outcomes
- CA11 (Manage all phases of the master’s dissertation (TFM) in an autonomous and organised way, from initial planning to submission and final defence.) Manage all phases of the master’s dissertation (TFM) in an autonomous and organised way, from initial planning to submission and final defence.
- CA12 (Defend their own ideas, knowledge and reasons, demonstrating an ethical, responsible and critical attitude that integrates the principles of accessibility, sustainability and gender perspective in the development of the Master’s degree dissertation (TFM).) Defend their own ideas, knowledge and reasons, demonstrating an ethical, responsible and critical attitude that integrates the principles of accessibility, sustainability and gender perspective in the development of the Master’s degree dissertation (TFM).
- CA13 (Follow the deontological principles of the profession in the selection of appropriate sources of information, using the appropriate channels and technological resources to integrate such information demonstrating the skills of summary, analysis of alternatives and critical debate.) Follow the deontological principles of the profession in the selection of appropriate sources of information, using the appropriate channels and technological resources to integrate such information demonstrating the skills of summary, analysis of alternatives and critical debate.
- CA14 (Formulate clear and pertinent research questions and hypotheses about a topic of audiovisual translation or accessibility in order to apply research or professional methodologies and techniques to the preparation of the Master's degree dissertation (TFM) applying the gender perspective.) Formulate clear and pertinent research questions and hypotheses about a topic of audiovisual translation or accessibility in order to apply research or professional methodologies and techniques to the preparation of the Master's degree dissertation (TFM) applying the gender perspective.
- KA14 (Identify the relevant theoretical and methodological frameworks for research and professional practice in audiovisual translation and accessibility.) Identify the relevant theoretical and methodological frameworks for research and professional practice in audiovisual translation and accessibility.
- KA15 (Recognise the main problems, debates and leading authors in the field of audiovisual translation and media accessibility.) Recognise the main problems, debates and leading authors in the field of audiovisual translation and media accessibility.
- KA16 (Identify the main characteristics of audiovisual discourse and the modalities of translation and accessibility in order to understand their specific challenges.) Identify the main characteristics of audiovisual discourse and the modalities of translation and accessibility in order to understand their specific challenges.
- SA18 (Critically analyse the knowledge acquired in the subjects of the master's degree: the structural, thematic, and linguistic aspects and the principles of accessibility to information and communication, integrating them into the writing of an academic work with formal and scientific rigour applying inclusive and non-sexist language.) Critically analyse the knowledge acquired in the subjects of the master's degree: the structural, thematic, and linguistic aspects and the principles of accessibility to information and communication, integrating them into the writing of an academic work with formal and scientific rigour applying inclusive and non-sexist language.
Contents
Students should formulate an original and relevant research question related to AVT and/or media accessibility that demonstrate their knowledge of the field and take into account the most relevant theories in the field about the topic. Priority wil be given to current challenges in these fields of knowledge.
Students should design their dissertation taking into account the following aspects:
a) Previous research, state of the art on the topic and the most relevant bibliography
b) Research question and object of study, hytpothesis if relevant
c) Objectives
d) Work methods and techniques
i) Metholodology, outline and work plan
The student will be assessed by a supervisor, with whom the calendar and different stages of the project will be negociated. Students will have to do a written dissertation and defend it in front of a committee formed by 3 members.
The research and the results of the TFM must be individual and original. Every time that information or ideas belonging to somebody else are used, they should be properly cited. This is essential for two reasons:
a) an honest student or researcher recognizes ideas that are not theirs; otherwise it would be committing plagiarism.
b) this offers readers the chance to go to the original sources to contrast the information or to complete it.
There is the possibility of completing the master's degree in a company or similar entity (non-profit association, etc.), but the competencies and learning outcomes are
the same in both cases.
Structure
The dissertation must include the following elements:
- Summary in Catalan, Spanish and English (approximately 200 words)
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Analysis
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
Formal aspects
- Extension: approximately 50 to 70 pages of work (without apendixes)
- Space between lines: 1.5
- Font size: 12
- Font type: Arial or Times New Roman
- Footnotes: Arial or Times New Roman 10
Presentation of the TFM
The presentation will consist of exposing, before the Evaluation Commission, the work presented in a summarised way. The members of the Evaluation Committee will be able to ask and discuss with the students the aspects that they consider appropriate both for the oral defense and the written work. This oral defense will be public and, if there is a lecturer in the classroom who wants to ask about an aspect of the work, they can do it. In the case of online students, if they cannot travel to UAB, they can make the defense by means of videoconference if they request to the coordination.
Language: the dissertation can be presented in Catalan, Spanish or English.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions and discussion with supervisor | 4 | 0.16 | CA11, CA12, CA13, CA14, KA14, KA15, KA16, SA18 |
| Writing the dissertation | 271 | 10.84 | CA11, CA12, CA13, CA14, KA14, KA15, KA16, SA18 |
| Writing the dissertation | 100 | 4 | CA11, CA12, CA13, CA14, KA14, KA15, KA16, SA18 |
Discussions with supervisor.
Reading appropriate bibliography.
Elaboration of the proposal and the dissertation.
Preparation for the oral presentation.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written dissertation | 80% | 0 | 0 | CA11, CA12, CA13, CA14, KA14, KA15, KA16, SA18 |
| Dissertation's presentation | 20% | 0 | 0 | CA11, CA12, CA13, CA14, KA14, KA15, KA16, SA18 |
Information on assessment
Classification as \"not assessable\"
In the event of the assessment activities a student has performed accounting for just 25% or less of the subject's final mark, their work will be classified as \"not assessable\" on their transcript.
Misconduct in assessment activities
Students who engage in misconduct (plagiarism, copying, personation, etc.) in an assessment activity will receive a mark of “0” for the activity in question. In the case of misconduct in more than one assessment activity, the students involved will be given a final mark of “0” for the subject.
Students may not retake assessment activities in which they are found to have engaged in misconduct. Plagiarism is considered to mean presenting all or part of an author's work, whether published in print or in digital format, as one's own, i.e. without citing it. Copying is considered to mean reproducing all or a substantial part of another student's work. In cases of copying in which it is impossible to determine which of two students has copied the work of the other, both will be penalised.
For this module, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is restricted to the activities that the teaching staff will specify at the beginning of the course. The lack of transparency in the use of AI in any assessable activity will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may lead to a total penalty in the grade of the activity. The teaching staff, in case of doubts, may require a face-to-face meeting to validate the authorship.
This module is not suitable for single assessment
Bibliography
Bibliography will vary depending on the topic chosen, but here are some basic reference works related to research methodology.
- Bryman, Alan (2021) Social research methods. Oxford: OUP.
- Díaz-Cintas, Jorge; Ramael, Aline (2021). Subtitling: Concepts and Practices (Translation Practices Explained). Londres: Routledge.
- Matamala, Anna (2019). Accessibilitat y traducció audiovisual. Vic: Eumo.
- Pérez-González, Luis (2014). Audiovisual translation: Theories, methods and issues. New York: Routledge.
- Saldanha, Gabriela.& O'Brien, Sharon. (2013). Research methodologies in translation studies. Manchester: St Jerome.
- Van Peer, Willie; Hakemulder, Frank; Zyngier, Sonia. (2012) Scientific Methods for the Humanities. Amsterdam: Benjamins.
- Williams, Jenny ; Chesterman, Andrew (2002). The Map – A Beginner’s Guide to Doing Research. Manchester: St. Jerome.
Software
No special software needed.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TFMm) Treball de fi de màster | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | second semester | afternoon |