Dr. Anna Rędzioch-Korkuz, University of Warsaw
Tuesday, 22 March, 10:00-12:00, J21: a double lecture
10:00-10:55 Translating Song Texts: Between Theory and Practice
The lecture discusses the problem of translating song texts and the related concept of singability; the discussion addresses the questions concerning the definition of a text, the polarity between translation and adaptation and the problems of singability seen as the main constraint.
11:00-12:00 Opera Surtitling: An Uncharted Mode of AVT
The lecture presents the mode of opera surtitling in more detail by addressing some of the most fundamental aspects of the mode, such as the differences and similarities between subtitling and surtitling, prescriptive guidelines of good surtitling practice, or surtitling and modern dress staging.
Thursday, 24 March, 8:00-9:30, G24: Constraints in the Process of Translation
The lecture discusses the problem of constraints in translation, gives an overview of how the concept has been treated by translation scholars and presents a typology of nine constraints developed by the author, following her to date research.
Thursday, 24 March, 12:00-13:30, G32: Translation Studies in Poland
The lecture gives a general overview of the development of the discipline of TS in Poland and presents the key figures and theories advanced by them.
Dr. Damian Podlesny, University of Silesia, Katowice
Tuesday, 22 March, 12:00-13:30, G31: Translating Terry Pratchett (Dragons of Crumbling Castle) into Polish
In today's rapidly evolving job market, where competition is fierce and traditional career paths are being transformed, it is crucial for individuals to understand how to effectively represent themselves to stand out among their peers. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to build a strong professional brand that aligns with their career goals and resonates with employers in the ever-changing job market.
The book Aesthetics of the Dramatic Art by Otakar Zich (1931) was published in translation into English by Pavel Drábek and Tomáš Kačer, following up on an unpublished translation by Samuel Kostomlatský