VU Kaunas Faculty

Audiovisual Translation

About the programme

The study programme is coordinated by the Institute of Language, Literature and Translation Studies

Study area: Humanities

Study field: Translation (Major studies), English Philology (Minor Studies)

Qualification awarded: A double Bachelor degree in Translation and English Philology

Duration: 4 years

Aim of the programme

The aim of the study programme is to train qualified translation specialists with solid Lithuanian and first foreign language (English) background as well as knowledge in second (German) and third (French or Russian) foreign language, fundamental knowledge of English philology and research skills, IT competences, which will allow them to translate competently and adapt audiovisual products to different target audiences.

Learning outcomes

Having completed the study programme, the graduates will: acquire the C1-C2 level English and Lithuanian knowledge and skills, theoretical translation background, practical translation skills; be able to use specialized information technologies; have communication skills of second and third foreign language (B1 and A2 levels respectively), essential knowledge and competences in the field of philology; understand the history and culture as well as audiovisual art of English-speaking countries.

The content of the study programme: subject (module) groups

1) The Lithuanian language;

2) First foreign language (English);

3) Second and third foreign languages;

4) Philology;

5) Information technology;

6) Audiovisual translation;

Features of the study programme

The study programme is interdisciplinary: it is a combination of philological and information technology studies. The main part of the study programme is dedicated to practice in the specialized audiovisual translation laboratory and practical activities with social partners. Parallel studies in English philology are integrated in this study programme, thus the graduates acquire a double degree in translation and English philology. The majority of subjects are delivered in English and all the informatics, cinema art, the Lithuanian language subjects as well as some of the linguistics and literature subjects are delivered in Lithuanian. Practice placement in selected institutions is undertaken during the fourth year of studies.

Latest information on project activities, including projects carried out by the students of audiovisual translation, lectures and seminars given by social partners and other guests and information about workshops is available on the department’s Facebook page.

Parallel studies

Parallel English philology studies are integrated in this study programme. The graduates acquire a double translation and English philology degree.

English and Russian Languages

About the programme

The study programme is coordinated by the Institute of Language, Literature and Translation Studies

Study area: Humanities

Study area: Linguistics

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Linguistics

Duration: 4 years

These interdisciplinary studies of modern linguistics aim at preparing specialists who are able to speak English and Russian languages fluently, analyse and stylistically evaluate, translate and edit texts of various styles and genres, evaluate and summarise the research data.

Attention!

People who do have no or minimal competences in the Russian language can apply for these studies.

Learning outcomes

Graduates can speak, write and creatively apply knowledge of English And Russian languages, carry out scientific research on linguistic discourse; have knowledge of the main linguistic fields of research, various scientific research methods and can practically apply them; are able to analyze various theories within the scope of linguistics; understand the system of intercultural communication; are engaged in translation studies, professional translation and translator’s profession; have knowledge in the English and Russian literature; are able to analyze and interpret literary texts; are able to explain cultural processes and apply this knowledge in everyday situations; are able to solve unusual problems; are able to think critically and give arguments in a written as well as oral form; effectively work in groups or individually; apply IT skills.

Distinctive features of the study programme

Special attention is devoted to making the process of studies more computerized, employing information technologies. The majority of practical seminars take place in computerized classes employing different programmes for teaching languages and translating. Lectures are given in classes with multimedia, computer classes which are used when working with translation software. An important part of studies is professional practice which happens in semester 8 and lasts for 12 weeks. The practice is carried out in various translation agencies, state institutions and business companies. In four years, students prepare 2 annual essays.

The end of studies

The programme is finished with the defence of the final thesis and the final examination: a Bachelor thesis in English and a final exam in Russian or Bachelor thesis in Russian and a final exam in English. Students who successfully finish studies are awarded with a Bachelor degree in linguistics.

Doctoral studies

Doctoral studies are meant to prepare researchers in various scientific fields. These postgraduate studies last four years and are completed after a successful defence of the PhD thesis.

Master Studies

Postgraduate studies, including Master's degree studies or Professional studies, typically last from one and a half to two years. Graduates of Master's studies are awarded a Master's degree.

Master's degree programmes at the Kaunas Faculty of Vilnius University:

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	Name of the subject	Credits	Lectures	Practices/seminars/ laboratory works
Ist semester	Contemporary English (1):	7:		112:
	Lexis	4		64
	English Phonetics and the Basics of Phonology (1)	2		32
	Academic Writing	1		16
	English Morphology	5		64
	General University Studies subject 1	5
	Introduction to Translation Theory	5	32
	Basics of Film Language	4	32	32
	Standards of Use of Lithuanian Language	4	16	48

IInd semester	Contemporary English (2):	10	160:
	Lexis	4	64
	English Phonetics and the Basics of Phonology (2)	3	48
	Analysis of Fictional Text Dialogue	3	48
	English Syntax	5	48
	Computer-based Translation Systems	3	32

	Databases and Corpora as Means of Translation	3	32
	Localization of Video Games	4	48
	General University Studies subject 2	5

IIIrdsemester	Translation Practice (1):	10:		128:
	Lexical Aspects of Translation	5		64
	Intercultural Aspects of Translation	5		64
	Interpreting	5	16	48
	Multimedia Technologies	3	16	32
	German Language (1)	4		64
	Introduction to Linguistics	3	32	16
	World Literature	4	48	16

IVth semester	Translation practice (2):	10:		96:
	Analysis and Translation of Film Dialogue	3		48
	Paraverbal and Nonverbal Translation Aspects	3		32
	Semester project	4		16
	Lexicology of Lithuanian Language	3	32	16
	German Language (2)	4		64
	Elective subject A	4	16	48
	Elective subject B	4	32	16
	History of English Language	5	32	16
	Elective subjects A
	Management of Dynamic Objects on the Internet
	Basics of IT Programming
	Elective subjects B
	Cultural History of Great Britain
	Cultural History of the USA

Vth semester	Audio-visual Translation: Voice-over	14:		160:
	Voice-over	7		80
	Sound Imaging	4		48
	Semester project	3		16
	German Language (3)	4		64
	Stylistics of Lithuanian Language	3	32	16
	Elective subject	3		48
	English Lexicology	3	32	16
	English Literature (1)	3	32	16
	Elective subjects
	Russian Language (1)
	French Language (1)

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English and Russian Languages

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Master Studies

VIth semester	Audio-visual Translation: Dubbing	12:		128:
	Dubbing	6		80
	Visual Phonetics	3		32
	Semester Project	3		16
	German Language (4)	4		64
	Elective subject	3		48
	English Stylistics	3	32	16
	English Literature (2)	3	32	16
	General University Studies subject 3	5
	Elective subjects
	Russian Language (2)
	French Language (2)

VIIth semester	Audio-visual Translation: Subtitling	10:		128:
	Subtitling and Surtitling	4		64
	Text Compression	3		32
	Subtitling for Deaf	3		32
	Editing of Translated Text	3	16	32
	Theory of Audio-visual Translation	3	32	16
	Film Semiotics	3	32	16
	German Language (5)	4		64
	Elective subject	3		48
	American Literature	4	48	16
	Elective subjects
	Russian Language (3)
	French Language (3)

VIIIth semester	Final Thesis in Philology	4	12
	Final Translation Project	11	12
	Professional Practice	15	12

English and Russian Languages (Number of ECTS: 240)
Course 1, Semester 1	Course 1, Semester 2
Compulsory courses Introduction to Linguistics Latin Contemporary English 1/6 Contemporary Russian 1/6	Compulsory courses Introduction to Slavic Philology Contemporary English 2/6 Contemporary Russian 2/6 General University Studies Modules General University Studies module
Course 2, Semester 3	Course 2, Semester 4
Compulsory courses Introduction to German Philology Introduction to Computing Norms and Usage of the Lithuanian Language Comparative English and Russian Typology Semantics Contemporary English 3/6 Contemporary Russian 3/6	Compulsory courses Academic Writing Computerized Text Editing Pragmatics Contemporary English 4/6 Contemporary Russian 4/6 Translation Software Elective courses Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics Introduction to Onomastics
Course 3, Semester 5	Course 3, Semester 6
Compulsory courses Cultural History of Russia Contemporary English 5/6 Contemporary Russian 5/6 Translated Text Editing Translation Studies General University Studies Modules General University Studies module	Compulsory courses English Stylistics English Literature Contemporary English 6/6 Contemporary Russian 6/6 Translation Practice 1/2 Elective courses Cultural History of the Great Britain Cultural History of the USA
Course 4, Semester 7	Course 4, Semester 8
Compulsory courses Psycholinguistics Russian Stylistics Russian Literature (19th – 20th Century) Text Interpreting Interpreting Translation Practice 2/2 General University Studies Modules General University Studies module	Compulsory courses Bachelor Final Thesis (field: Linguistics) Translation Professional Practice