A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of English Film Subtitles

Zeyuan Li

doi:10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250028.20250911

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A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of English Film Subtitles
A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of English Film Subtitles
Liaoning University of Science and Technology, Anshan, Liaoning, 114051, China
Vol. 9, Issue 11, Pages: 124-127(2025)
Published：30 November 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250028.20250911
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Li Zeyuan.A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of English Film Subtitles[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(11):124-127.
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Li Zeyuan.A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of English Film Subtitles[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2025,09(11):124-127. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250028.20250911.

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Abstract

Based on the theory of multimodal discourse analysis

this paper explores the characteristics

challenges

and strategies of English film subtitle translation. By analyzing the synergistic effects of visual

auditory

and linguistic modalities

the paper reveals the application value of multimodal discourse analysis in subtitle translation. The study finds that comprehensive consideration of multimodal information can improve the accuracy of subtitle translation and the audience's viewing experience

providing new theoretical perspectives and methodological support for the practice of film subtitle translation.

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