Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
Translation localisation represents a rapidly growing knowledge-based industry in a large part of the world. It grew out of the intensified cross-cultural and cross-language communication in the twentieth-first century, which gave rise to new patterns of global business in terms of the design, promotion and consumption of products, especially websites and software. Translation globalisation refers to the preparation of product that is designed for global markets, and localisation refers to the adaptation of the product for a specific market which often involves important linguistic, cultural and technical issues.
The main purpose of this unit is to help students develop understanding and practical skills in the design of websites and software for specific markets amidst the growing globalisation. The unit introduces key language and cultural issues involved in the effective design of websites. It also introduces the use of latest localisation software and encourages students to have practical hands-on experience. This is a highly practical unit and illustrative case studies are used throughout the unit. Students are asked to form teams to complete a group project which entails the investigation or pilot study of specific national markets and the consumption habits of web/media products of specific social cultural groups.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) be conversant with the development of translation localisation as an emerging knowledge-based industry and its impact on people's everyday life; (2) develop awareness of the importance of language, social and cultural issues involved in localisation business; (3) develop practical skills in the design, delivery and promotion of localised or globalised products to different national/regional markets; and (4) develop a strong sense of teamwork which is essential for their future career development in corporate settings.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) a seminar presentation; (2) short-answer exercise; and (3) an individual project report. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Alexandra Ludewig
- Contact hours
- 26 hours
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.