SOFTWARE AND WEBSITE LOCALIZATION

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the principles, techniques and best practices involved with the internationalization and localization of various types of digital content, including software, websites, web pages and graphics. Localization entails adapting content related to a product, service or idea to suit the language and culture of a specific market or locale. As a rapidly growing industry, localization is expanding at an annual rate of 6.5-7.5%, making it a thriving field with excellent career prospects for students interested in language, culture and technology. Throughout this course, students gain a solid understanding of the central concepts and terminology used within the field of localization. They also learn about the formal standards and best practices for creating, maintaining and sharing resources generated by translation and localization technologies. Alongside essential theoretical perspectives and principles, the course provides hands-on experience with contemporary translation and localization practices. Students work with up-to-date computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, as well as text and multimedia editing platforms to apply their learning within practical contexts. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, projects and activities involve practical exercises based on the concepts, technologies and processes discussed during class.