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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Localisation
Module Code	LC504
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sharon O'Brien Semester 2: Sharon O'Brien Autumn: Sharon O'Brien
Module Teacher	Sharon O'Brien
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module introduces trainee translators to the practice of localisation. The course gives a profile of the industry and to the core activities when translating the User Interface and User Assistance. The translation aids used in the industry will be put to practical use in the course.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the characteristics of the localisation industry and process.
2. Recall and define the core terms and concepts of the localisation industry.
3. Critically discuss the pros and cons of typical translation aids used in the localisation process.
4. Utilise a translation aid to successfully localise a software product.
5. Document coherently the localisation process, its translation challenges and solutions.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	8	Plenaries on specific topics
Laboratory	16	Supervised Lab Work
Independent learning	101	Independent learning and assessment
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to Software Localisation.
Overview of the global industry..

Translating Software, Online Help, Documentation.
Students will get hands on experience with representative file types in localisation.

The use of translation tools in localisation.
Students will learn about how language technology plays a significant role in localisation..

Localisation project management.
Students will learn about workflow and typical project management issues in localisation..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Report (s) (written / oral)	Log of localisation process or equivalent assessment	80%	Week 10
Multiple choice questions	Assesses basic knowledge of localisation	20%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Esselink, Bert: 2000, A Practical Guide to Localization, John Benjamins, Amsterdam,
Dunne, Kieran: 2006, Perspectives on Localization, American Translators Association, John Benjamins, Amsterdam,
Pym, Anthony: 2010, Exploring Translation Theories, Chapter 7: Localization, Routledge, London/New York,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

GDALIS

GDip in Applied Lang & Intercul Studies

MTS

Master of Arts in Translation Studies

MTT

MSc in Translation Technology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for LC504

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