Escolhas tradutórias na produção dos vídeos sobre Comparação do MathLibras

Abstract

This research presents a translation analysis based on the scripts produced for the development of the MathLibras project videos, addressing the question: how do Portuguese/Libras translation choices occur in the production of MathLibras videos on comparison? The main objective is to understand how the Portuguese/Libras translation process influences script production and video recording on the concept of Comparison in MathLibras. Specifically, the study aims to map existing research and production regarding the creation and use of videos in Libras as a resource for mathematics education; understand how visual literacy contributes to the translation process; identify the translation processes involved in video production; and identify the occurrence of linguistic phenomena surrounding the creation of MathLibras videos. The theoretical framework is based on the following topics and authors: Comparison as one of the mental processes, according to Lorenzato (2018); Translation Choices, based on Barbosa (2020); and Visual Literacy, drawing from Lebedeff (2017). The methodology follows a qualitative, naturalistic approach, characterized as a case study, as per Lüdke and André (2022). During the 2023 academic year, videos on Comparison were produced, of which two were selected for analysis, following the approach proposed by Barbosa (2020). The results highlight the significant use of visuality as a pedagogical tool that complements sign language. Regarding translation, the study observed the occurrence of specific translation choices, showing that such choices contribute to a production that values and respects the target language’s culture in the creation of mathematical videos in Libras.