Journal of
Languages and Culture

  • Abbreviation: J. Lang. Cult.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6540
  • DOI: 10.5897/JLC
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 132

Full Length Research Paper

Analysis of the prospects and challenges of subtitling as a mode of audiovisual translation in Cameroon

Ayonghe Lum Suzanne*
  • Ayonghe Lum Suzanne*
  • Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters (ASTI), University of Buea, Cameroon.
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Carlos Djomo Tiokou
  • Carlos Djomo Tiokou
  • Yaounde, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 13 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 22 August 2015
  •  Published: 31 August 2015

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