Audiovisual translation and localization education in a cost-effective way: A report from Hong Kong

Qian, Duoxiu; Chow, Ian Castor; Chan, Sin Wai

doi:10.47476/jat.v9i1.2026.423

Audiovisual translation and localization education in a cost-effective way: A report from Hong Kong

Author(s)

Qian, Duoxiu

Chow, Ian Castor

Chan, Sin Wai

Date Issued

2026

Publisher

European Association for Studies in Screen Translation

Journal

Journal of Audiovisual Translation

Volume

9

Issue

1

Start page

1

End page

18

Abstract

Challenges posed by current technological advancements in audiovisual (AV) communication have made it clear that AV translation and localization education at the tertiary level must adapt quickly to remain relevant and viable. This paper briefly discusses the current state in the field of AV translation and localization education. Then it reports the teaching practices in an AV Localization course at a local university in Hong Kong, most of the time using free and downloadable (or cloud-based) tools, i.e., in a cost-effective way. The pedagogical reflections from this course over the past five years will provide implications for BA-level foundational training in AV translation and localization in other locales with high potential but limited budgets.

URI

https://repository.sfu.edu.hk/handle/sfu/5406

DOI

10.47476/jat.v9i1.2026.423

SFU Affiliated Publication

Yes

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