Module: Localisation

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Localisation
Module Code	LC504
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sheila Castilho Semester 2: Sheila Castilho Autumn: Sheila Castilho
Module Teachers	Sheila Castilho
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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; 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,
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

Programme or List of Programmes

HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
MTS	Master of Arts in Translation Studies
MTT	MSc in Translation Technology

Date of Last Revision

11-JAN-12

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