Towards an Ethics of Surtitles: Three French Plays as Case Studies

Rowena Putland

doi:10.26182/eyf4-xq55

Towards an Ethics of Surtitles: Three French Plays as Case Studies

Rowena Putland

School of Humanities

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Abstract

Live theatrical performance, in a language which is not that of the audience, sets the stage upon which the ethical drama of translator-surtitler loyalty unfolds. Faced with multiple source texts and audiences, to whom is the translator-surtitler accountable? And with whom do their loyalties lie? This thesis addresses these questions through an analysis of three case studies. Drawing inspiration from Andrew Chesterman's proposed deontology for the professional translator, the findings of these case studies are then used to form the basis for a set of flexible ethical guidelines for the translator-surtitler of live theatre.

Original language	English
Qualification	Masters
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Jaccomard, Helene, Supervisor Gibbard, Paul, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	4 Nov 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/eyf4-xq55
Publication status	Unpublished - 2020

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