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Adaptations and Rewriting
Submitted by escs on 5 November 2021
Scientific area

CC

Communication Sciences

Hours
2
ECTS
5
Responsible teacher
Teachers who teach
Objectives

To understand what an adapted script is and the assorted outputs that may be regarded as an adaptable script. To understand the specificities associated with different types of texts that may serve as a basis for adaptation. To edit information and identify elements to keep, eliminate or change during the process of adapting. To evaluate the options inherent to transposing a text from one medium to another. T o comprehend notions of believability, truthfullness and appropriateness when creating a fictional adaptation of true stories. To understand the differences and resemblances between adaptation and rewriting. To adapt pre-existing or incomplete scripts. To acquire specific translation skills when faced with the demands of a non-Portuguese script.