Please search for a short text (part/section of a text) in the world of entertainment (no more than two pages) in a language that you know other than English and create a multimodal translation into English for children (age 8-11).
In a well-organized essay (no more than 1020 words), please answer the following questions:
Provide a brief description and introduction to the source text.
Discuss the reasons behind your choice of specific non-linguistic modes. (i.e., reasons for choosing pictures not video as a mode besides words)
Explain the textual elements that influenced your decision to use this specific color, character…etc. in your translation.
Reflect on your translation experience, including any challenges or issues you encountered, and whether you are satisfied with your multimodal translation.
You can find inspiration from Michal Borodo’s (2015) article on ‘Multimodality, Translation and Comics’ (available in Week 8 on Brightspace).
Notes:
Do not forget to include your multimodal trasnaltion in the essay (if it is a comic) or to submit it with the essay (if it is a video).
Submit a word file to help us correct your essay.
Review the attached rubric before you start writing.
Follow the structure of the essay and the academic writing style (avoid free writing)
The deadline for submitting your essay is: April 14, 2023 (11:59 pm).
Don’t forget to cite your resources properly.
Late work will face grade deduction.
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