Translation Technology: Localisation e-learning course
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Translation Technology: Localisation e-learning course
Translation Technology: Localisation e-learning course - 11 weeks Professional Training at Imperial College London
The Imperial College e-course on Localisation is an interactive e-learning course run in collaboration with the Humanities Department at Imperial College London, spanning a total of 11 weeks. The course was written by a practising software localiser with many years' experience in the localisation industry and adopts proven e-learning teaching methods.
The course covers the following topics:
- an introduction to the key concepts of localisation,
- localising resource (software) files,
- localising online help files,
- screenshooting and localising graphics,
- localising games.
The e-course does not require the use of any specialised software apart from one unit which covers the localisation of graphics. Course participants can, however, choose whether they want to use freely available software or download and install trial versions of commercial image editing software.
The e-course follows a set format, with written course material provided at the beginning of each week, followed by self-test questions. Each unit is then followed by either group or individual tasks, and these tasks are marked by tutors on the e-course. e-course tutors are on hand every day at a set time to help with any unit- and task-specific questions participants may have.
The course material as well as tools for group discussions, email, assignments, quizzes etc. are accessible via WebCT/Blackboard (the e-learning platform used widely throughout Imperial College London). Based on experience, the weekly workload for participants is between 6 and 10 hours.
What is localisation?
Localisation is about the translation and cultural adaptation of software, documentation and games, and requires translators with very specialised skills. The localisation industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, and there is a lot of work for translators out in the market, but only for those who possess the right skills.
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Suitability and application
This Translation Technology: Localisation e-learning course is designed for individuals and company representatives who have a professional interest in localisation. The e-course will be of particular interest to translators and trainee translators embarking or thinking of embarking on a career in localisation.
Pre-requisites: You will need a good working knowledge of English and at least one other language to translation-proficiency level. The e-course is particularly appropriate for those who are or will be working from English into another language. You will also need a high level of competence with computers. Your own computer and WWW access (preferably with a high-speed connection) are almost indispensable.
Language combinations
English > German
German > English
English > Korean
English > Brazilian Portuguese
English > European Portuguese
English > Spanish
Spanish > English
English > Greek
English > Italian
English > French
French > English
English > Japanese
English > Polish
English > Simplified Chinese
English > Russian
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Translation Technology: Localisation e-learning course benefits
What will I gain from this Translation Technology: Localisation e-learning course?
You will gain an understanding of some of the techniques of software and game localisation as well as hands-on practice with a wide range of tasks. Participants will receive an Imperial College Certificate of On-line Study on completion of the e-course.
Benefits of online learning
- Study at anytime, from anywhere
- Course material is accessible 24 hours a day 7 days a week
- Facilitates team learning and student interaction via oline forums
- Learn skills in using online learning technologies
- Participating online is much less intimidating than in the classroom and everyone gets a chance to contribute
- Because there are no geographic barriers to online learning, students can find a diversity of course material that may not be available to them where they live or work
- The online environment makes instructors more approachable
- An opportunity/environment to exchange experiences and knowledege with colleagues from all over the world
Outcome / Qualification etc.
A Certificate of Attendance from Imperial College London will be awarded to all participants on completion of the course.
Expenses
The cost for this Translation Technology: Localisation e-learning course is £660 - please enquire here to learn more.
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