Localisation

ltrad2502  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

Localisation
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5.00 credits
15.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Language
French
Main themes
Theoretical and practical aspects of the different stages in the process of localising websites, applications, software and games. 
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Contribution of teaching unit to learning outcomes assigned to programme 
This unit contributes to the acquisition and development of the following learning outcomes, as assigned to the Master's degree in translation: 
  • translate and mediate in specific intracultural and intercultural contexts, for example, those involving public service translation (and interpreting), website or video-game localisation and accessibility, community management, etc. (8 – Translation); 
  • pre-process, process and manage files and other media/sources as part of the translation workflow, e.g., web and multimedia files (17 – Technology). 
Specific learning outcomes on completion of teaching unit 
On completing this unit the student is able to: 
  • acquire new knowledge that needs to be deployed to complete a localisation project; 
  • develop and update the technological skills needed to work in localisation and keep abreast of technical innovations in the field. 
 
Content
'    Theory: general presentation of what localization is
-    definition
-    linguistic, terminology and cultural aspects
-    areas of application (websites, videogames)
-    presentation of the videogame world
-    localization process
'    Practice: localization projects
-    website
-    videogame
Teaching methods
'    Theory: lectures
'    Practice: project-based learning
'    Presential
Evaluation methods
Project to submit
Evaluation criteria:
-    linguistic dimension
-    terminology dimension
-    cultural dimension
-    proficiency in the use of computer tools
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Faculty or entity
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Translation
TRAD2M
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