PATS – Portuguese Audiovisual Translation Studies
The body of work on Audiovisual Translation Studies (AVT) in Portugal has developed markedly, particularly when contrasted with the historically significant presence of translated products in the country's audiovisual landscape. While international interest in this academic field can be traced back to the 1950s, notable research on AVT in Portugal only took root in the twenty-first century. Initially focused on well-defined case studies, the literature has since evolved into cutting-edge research addressing diverse topics such as accessibility, machine translation in AVT, translator training, and indirect translation.
To provide a comprehensive overview of both the historical and contemporary landscape, this platform serves as a unique resource dedicated to Portuguese Audiovisual Translation Studies, encompassing research conducted by scholars both domestically and abroad, i.e., 1) on AVT in Portugal, or 2) produced by Portuguese researchers abroad.
The primary objective is to catalog Portugal-related AVT research. However, several key sub-objectives enhance the platform's value:
- Enhancing Researcher Visibility: the platform compiles all work produced by individual researchers or group projects, allowing for better recognition.
- Promoting Collaboration: a strong emphasis on networking facilitates connections with similar academic institutions, fostering collaboration on national and international projects and student exchanges.
- Cultivating Individual Researcher Connections: the platform encourages ongoing contributions, creating a dynamic and up-to-date network.
- Generating Academic Outputs: by addressing thematic advancements and identifying gaps in the literature, the platform seeks to boost academic productivity.
- Bridging Academia and Practice: the resource aims to disseminate findings to practitioners and national and international associations (e.g., AVTE, ATAV). This creates a two-way channel where practitioners can find solutions to translation challenges documented in the literature, and researchers can engage with practitioners for empirical and experimental studies.
Designed for a broad audience, well beyond academia, this access-free database not only caters to researchers and educators in AVT Studies but also extends its reach to students, stakeholders, and the general public, fostering networking and dissemination.
The database features a wide array of work, including articles, theses, and conference presentations, which can be filtered by year, author, title, type, theme, and language.
The website encompasses five main sections: About, Team, Database (with filters), Outputs, and Contribute, ensuring a user-friendly experience.
