Module: Localisation

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Localisation
Module Code	LC504 (ITS) / TRA1012 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Vicent Briva Iglesias
Module Teachers	Sharon O'Brien, Sheila Castilho
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination
Reassessment will involve the writing of an essay on a topic within localisation.

Description

This module introduces trainee translators to the practice and business of localisation. The course gives a profile of the industry and the core activities that linguists engage in, including project management, translation quality assessment and web localisation.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the scope of the localisation industry, the main stakeholders and support organisations.
2. Understand the basics of localisation project management.
3. Critically assess requirements for web localisation.
4. Understand the role and process of Translation Quality Assessment in Localisation.
5. Be able to source and evaluate industry and academic commentaries on localisation.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Plenaries on specific topics
Directed learning	83	Independent learning through reading and reflection
Assignment Completion	30	Researching, reading and writing of assignments.
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.

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

Translation Quality Assessment
Students will learn how translation quality is typically assessed in localisation.

Web Localisation
Students will learn about the importance of web sites for global business and the challenges involved in localising web sites.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Extended Essay / Dissertation	Essay on a topic covered during the module and reflection on guest lectures.	100%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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,
Roturier, Johann: 2015, Localising Apps, Routledge,
Miguel Jimenez Crespo: 2013, Translation and Web Localization, Routledge,
Pym, Anthony: 2010, Exploring Translation Theories, Chapter 7: Localization, Routledge, London/New York,

Other Resources

None