Managing translation & localisation projects

Teacher(s)

De Groef José;

Language

French

Prerequisites

Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and exchange formats

Main themes

Practical, theoretical and relational aspects of the different stages in the management of a translation/localisation project

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Ready translation and terminology resources for a translation/localisation project;
2	Get the most out of translation tools in preparing a translation/localisation project for translation/revision;
3	Communicate respectfully and constructively with different actors involved in a translation project;
4	Manage a translation/localisation project through each of the stages from enquiry to delivery, in a professional and timely fashion;
5	Work effectively as a member of a team.
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 : 2.7, 2.8 6.2, 6.3 8.1, 8.2 AA-FS-TL. To develop expertise and a high level of competence in the fields of terminology, terminotics, localisation, technical writing, and project management in translation and localisation, in order to be able to engage effectively in language service provision of this type.

Content

This course will go through the different steps of a translation/localization project, and through the different documents that should be created (quote, purchase order, invoice, etc.). This course will also focus on communication between the different stakeholders.
Finally, this course will cover the different aspects related a project planning and budget.
Academic year 2015-2016 only: this course will include an introduction to the localization process, focusing on the videogame world.
 

Teaching methods

 Face-to-face teaching or practical works.
 Practical exercises on pc
 

Evaluation methods

Evaluation (at the end of the term) of a project gathering all elements covered during this course.
Evaluation criteria:
  Terminology dimension
  Use and management of computer aided translation and terminology tools
  Knowledge of the theory
Theori: 75%
Practical works: 25%
 

Faculty or entity

LSTI