Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2004 - 2005
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Module Title |
Software Localisation
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Module Code |
LC504
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School |
SALIS
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr. Sharon O'Brien | Office Number | CG54 |
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Level |
5
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To give students an overview of the international industry of software localisation including the main customers and suppliers and support organisations
7 To introduce students to the concept of software localisation, including translation of software, help and documentation
7 To give students an understanding of the basics of software and online help development, i.e. how a software application is created and which files or parts of files require translation
7 To make students aware of the basics of project management and the project management flow of a localisation project
7 To introduce the types of translation and terminology management tools commonly used in software localisation; to explain the history of their usage as well as their pros and cons.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students will be informed about current trends in software localisation. They will understand the complexities involved in localising a product's components. Students will be well informed on the benefits and disadvantages of using computer-aided translation tools for localisation and they will also have an overview of the entire localisation project management cycle.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
75
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Introduction to Software Localisation
The basics of Software
Translating Software
Translating Help
Translating Documentation
Linguistic issues in localisation
The use of translation tools in localisation
Localisation project management
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential: "A Practical Guide to Localization", Esselink, B., John Benjamins, 2000.
Supplementary: Specialised journals and electronic newsletters indicated by the lecturer.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| GDALIS | GDip in Applied Lang & Intercul Studies |
| GTS | Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies |
| MTS | Master of Arts in Translation Studies |
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