| Unit name | Game Localization |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MODLM0028 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Zhang |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Modern Languages |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit is designed to enable students not only to gain theoretical knowledge but also to acquire practical skills in game localization.
Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the particular requirements in game localization as a subcategory of specialized translation. They will be equipped to enter the jobs market with a significant advantage in this particular field.
In addition, students will also benefit from the research experience of Dr Zhang, and this unit can provide an excellent pathway into further PhD study.
This unit will develop students’ skills as follows:
1) An understanding of games as new media
2) An understanding of the place of localization and trans-creation as a burgeoning academic discipline
3) The skills of negotiating technical challenges unique to the process of game localization, which will promote advanced problem-solving, critical thinking and lateral thinking skills.
4) A greater inter-cultural awareness and an appreciation of the various strategies which may be employed to mediate the differences between cultures
5) Experience in using translation software complementary to the CAT tools unit
A comprehensive knowledge of the localization industry
By the end of this unit students will have:
familiarised themselves at an advanced level with appropriate theoretical frameworks and research skills
Teaching will be delivered online through a combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities, including seminars, lectures, and collaborative as well as self-directed learning opportunities supported by tutor consultation.
Essay 3000 words (100%) testing ILO's 1-4
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
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