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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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To give students an overview of the international industry of software localisation including the main customers and suppliers and support organisations · To introduce students to the concept of software localisation, including translation of software, help and documentation · 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 · To make students aware of the basics of project management and the project management flow of a localisation project · 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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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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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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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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Essential: Esselink, Bert, 2000, "A Practical Guide to Localization", John Benjamins. Dunne, Kieran, 2006, “Perspectives on Localization”, American Translators Association, John Benjamins. Supplementary: Specialised journals and electronic newsletters indicated by the lecturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| GDALIS | GDip in Applied Lang & Intercul Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GTS | Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MTS | Master of Arts in Translation Studies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MTT | MSc in Translation Technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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