English Translation and Interpretation Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ETI017

Course Name:

Localization

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÜLKÜ KÖLEMEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The course aims to teach the basic elements of localization, the relationship between translation and localization, the various file formats used in localization and the translation tools used in translating them.
Course Content:	The essentials of localization, the contents of localization (user manuals, IT software, websites), the relationship between translation and localization, the effect of globalization on localization, translation tools used in localization (CAT tools, translation memories, termbases, dictionaries, etc.), roles (language expert, proofreader, etc.), and workflow.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To learn the basics of localization,
2) To learn the translation tools used in localization,
3) To gain an insight of the various roles in localization (language expert, editor, copy editor, etc.),
4) To experience working on different file formats.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction- What is localization? Basics of localization	• Jiménez Crespo, Miguel Angel, Translation and Web Localization, 2013- p. 7-20
2)	Elements of localization	• Jiménez Crespo, Miguel Angel, Translation and Web Localization, 2013- p. 7-20
3)	The relationship between localization and translation	• Jiménez Crespo, Miguel Angel, Translation and Web Localization, 2013- p. 20-23
4)	Types of localization (software, web page, computer and video games, etc.)	• Jiménez Crespo, Miguel Angel, Translation and Web Localization, 2013- p. 24-31
5)	Localization work flow	Presentation
6)	Technological tools for localizaiton	Sample text
7)	Midterm
8)	Technological tools for localizaiton	Sample text
9)	Various roles in localization (language expert, editor, copy editor, etc.)	• O’Hagan Minako, David Ashworth. Translation-mediated Communication in a Digital World: Facing the Challenges of Globalization and Localization, 2002, p. 39-49
10)	Working on different file formats
11)	Working on different file formats
12)	Localization project
13)	Localization project
14)	Localization project

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Williams, Jeff, The Guide to Translation and Localization: Preparing for the Global Marketplace, 2004 • Jiménez Crespo, Miguel Angel, Translation and Web Localization, 2013 Suggested Course Materials
References:	• O’Hagan Minako, David Ashworth. Translation-mediated Communication in a Digital World: Facing the Challenges of Globalization and Localization, 2002

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) He / She acquires the professional skills theorical and practical translation and interpretation can use those skills for didactic and research purposes.
1) He / She uses modern teaching methods and techniques of teaching English as a foreign language.
1) He / She knows modern language and linguistics theories in a comprehensive way.
1) He / She knows the historical developmental process of translation and interpretation and develops an independent attitude on the role of translators and interpreters for modern research and applications.
1) He / She uses the academic language skills effectively and efficiently as by mastering the functional and structural form of English language.
2) He / She uses a second foreign language at least at B1 General Level according to European Language Portfolio criterion.
2) He / She knows the impact of fundamental and modern works in the translation and interpretation field, presents evaluations relying on them.
2) He / She knows the periods of English Literature, important genres and major works in detail with its cultural and historical features.
2) He / She uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the fundamental level of European Computer Driving License.
2) He / She can evaluate the English language teaching materials and develop original teaching materials.
3) He / She takes responsibilities by adopting fundamental universal values and developing a prudent, respectful, open to communication and learning attitude towards different language, race, gender, religion and social class groups.
3) He / She develops practical and theoretical solutions for interpreting and translatological problems.
3) He / She takes ethical and practical training from beginning to advanced levels to develop consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills in various fields such as health, media and law etc. Thanks to this training, he / she practices his/her profession in accordance with the standards of conference interpreting in various legal, health and media-communication fields nationally and internationally.
3) He / She acquires the ability to understand multicultural approaches in the field of translation and interpretation and reflects the efficient bilingual and bi-cultural practices on his/her works.
4) He / She knows and applies professional ethics, professional standards and practices in the field of translation and interpretation.
5) He / She applies basic research methods and theories in social sciences.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	He / She acquires the professional skills theorical and practical translation and interpretation can use those skills for didactic and research purposes.
1)	He / She uses modern teaching methods and techniques of teaching English as a foreign language.
1)	He / She knows modern language and linguistics theories in a comprehensive way.
1)	He / She knows the historical developmental process of translation and interpretation and develops an independent attitude on the role of translators and interpreters for modern research and applications.
1)	He / She uses the academic language skills effectively and efficiently as by mastering the functional and structural form of English language.
2)	He / She uses a second foreign language at least at B1 General Level according to European Language Portfolio criterion.
2)	He / She knows the impact of fundamental and modern works in the translation and interpretation field, presents evaluations relying on them.
2)	He / She knows the periods of English Literature, important genres and major works in detail with its cultural and historical features.
2)	He / She uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the fundamental level of European Computer Driving License.
2)	He / She can evaluate the English language teaching materials and develop original teaching materials.
3)	He / She takes responsibilities by adopting fundamental universal values and developing a prudent, respectful, open to communication and learning attitude towards different language, race, gender, religion and social class groups.
3)	He / She develops practical and theoretical solutions for interpreting and translatological problems.
3)	He / She takes ethical and practical training from beginning to advanced levels to develop consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills in various fields such as health, media and law etc. Thanks to this training, he / she practices his/her profession in accordance with the standards of conference interpreting in various legal, health and media-communication fields nationally and internationally.
3)	He / She acquires the ability to understand multicultural approaches in the field of translation and interpretation and reflects the efficient bilingual and bi-cultural practices on his/her works.
4)	He / She knows and applies professional ethics, professional standards and practices in the field of translation and interpretation.
5)	He / She applies basic research methods and theories in social sciences.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	65
Presentations / Seminar	2	2
Project	5	5
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		113