Title
Poetics of audio description. Towards inclusive cultural linguistics
Conference name
Arsad 2019
City
Country
Spain
Modalities
Date
19/04/2019
Abstract
One of the most significant steps while preparing an audiodescription is establishing the textual frame for all the information considered important for people who cannot see visual information. The script of the audiodescription can be perceived not only as a text that is neutral due to descriptive objectives, but also as a type of linguistic activity that creates a representation of reality. Following this, audiodescription can be viewed from three main perspectives: firstly, as a practice of facilitating access to cultural heritage, secondly, as a linguistic practice, and finally, as a practice of translation. In the presentation these three perspectives are examined in order to establish a discursive basis for inclusive cultural linguistics as a new scientific attitude.
The presentation includes the analysis of scripts of works of art from the collection of The National Museum of Arts – Zachęta in Warsaw, Poland. I will examine how structural elements of text, such as metaphors or retardations, function as a medium for more complex description of artistic elements that are presented for the blind. Analysis of the poetics of audiodescription is a part of a research project on inclusive cultural linguistics. Cultural linguistics introduces the perspective of engaged user of the language who is aware that language is a part of cultural heritage that presents itself as a contextualised product of development. The most significant is the fact that language functions as a medium for people with disabilities; it serves as a tool for inclusion and emancipation. Viewed from this perspective, language provides a possibility to change cultural status of people who are unable to see what is being considered as national heritage. The presentation covers a few scientific backgrounds: disability studies, textual analysis and heritage studies by adopting an interdisciplinary approach. Inclusive cultural linguistics as a project aim at analysing and making available various linguistic practices of supporting people with disabilities.
The presentation includes the analysis of scripts of works of art from the collection of The National Museum of Arts – Zachęta in Warsaw, Poland. I will examine how structural elements of text, such as metaphors or retardations, function as a medium for more complex description of artistic elements that are presented for the blind. Analysis of the poetics of audiodescription is a part of a research project on inclusive cultural linguistics. Cultural linguistics introduces the perspective of engaged user of the language who is aware that language is a part of cultural heritage that presents itself as a contextualised product of development. The most significant is the fact that language functions as a medium for people with disabilities; it serves as a tool for inclusion and emancipation. Viewed from this perspective, language provides a possibility to change cultural status of people who are unable to see what is being considered as national heritage. The presentation covers a few scientific backgrounds: disability studies, textual analysis and heritage studies by adopting an interdisciplinary approach. Inclusive cultural linguistics as a project aim at analysing and making available various linguistic practices of supporting people with disabilities.