Next Localization School 2024

Localization Prodigy

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When is the next Localization School?

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The next Localization School is scheduled for the 15th to the 26th of January, 2024. It's referred to as the "Online Localization Winter School 2024".

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what are the names of the professors?

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The professors for the Online Localization Winter School 2024 are:

Gokhan Dogru
Juan José Arevalillo Doval
Nick Lambson
Eduard Simón
Carme Mangiron
Ariana López Pereira
Oscar Nogueras
Manuel Mata-Pastor

The professors for the Online Localization Winter School 2024 are: - Gokhan Dogru - Juan José Arevalillo Doval - Nick Lambson - Eduard Simón - Carme Mangiron - Ariana López Pereira - Oscar Nogueras - Manuel Mata-Pastor

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How long the school lasts?

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The Online Localization Winter School 2024 lasts for two weeks.

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how much does it cost?

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The registration fee for the Online Localization Winter School 2024 varies depending on when you register:

Super Early Bird: From 5 September 2023 to 28 October 2023 – 575 Euros
Early Bird: From 29 October 2023 to 21 December 2023 – 675 Euros
Full Price: As of 22 December 2023 – 775 Euros

The registration fee for the Online Localization Winter School 2024 varies depending on when you register: - Super Early Bird: From 5 September 2023 to 28 October 2023 – 575 Euros - Early Bird: From 29 October 2023 to 21 December 2023 – 675 Euros - Full Price: As of 22 December 2023 – 775 Euros

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Who should join localization school?

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The Localization School provides a comprehensive overview of localization tools, processes, and trends and is suitable for:

Freelance translators
Translation students
Translation professors
Language industry employees who wish to enhance their knowledge in the localization industry
Anyone interested in becoming a localization professional

No prior knowledge of CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools is required, making the program accessible to beginners as well as those with experience seeking to deepen their expertise. Additionally, translation and localization companies, large enterprises, or startups with localization departments are encouraged to have their employees join the school to quickly gain industry insights and develop localization skills.

The Localization School provides a comprehensive overview of localization tools, processes, and trends and is suitable for: - Freelance translators - Translation students - Translation professors - Language industry employees who wish to enhance their knowledge in the localization industry - Anyone interested in becoming a localization professional No prior knowledge of CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools is required, making the program accessible to beginners as well as those with experience seeking to deepen their expertise. Additionally, translation and localization companies, large enterprises, or startups with localization departments are encouraged to have their employees join the school to quickly gain industry insights and develop localization skills.

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What are the names of the courses taught?

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The courses offered during the Online Localization Winter School 2024 are:

Localization Essentials
Website Localization
Multimedia Localization
Software Localization
Entrepreneurship for Translators
Project Management
Advanced File Types in CAT Tools
Subtitling
App Localization
Machine Translation and LLM Fundamentals
Machine Translation and ChatGPT for Translators
Python for Translators
Digital Presence for Translators
SEO Localization
Game Localization

The courses offered during the Online Localization Winter School 2024 are: 1. Localization Essentials 2. Website Localization 3. Multimedia Localization 4. Software Localization 5. Entrepreneurship for Translators 6. Project Management 7. Advanced File Types in CAT Tools 8. Subtitling 9. App Localization 10. Machine Translation and LLM Fundamentals 11. Machine Translation and ChatGPT for Translators 12. Python for Translators 13. Digital Presence for Translators 14. SEO Localization 15. Game Localization

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Which video platform is used for teaching?

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The classes for the Online Localization Winter School 2024 will be conducted online using a video conferencing tool such as Jitsi or Zoom. Participants will be able to join the classes using their own PCs.

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Can they watch the recordings later?

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Yes, participants will have access to the video recordings in case they cannot join any part of the school. This allows for flexibility, enabling students to follow the classes at their own pace and revisit the material as needed.

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What is localization by the way?

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Localization can involve:

Translation of Text: Converting all written content into the local language.
Cultural Adaptation: Modifying content to suit local customs, values, and taboos.
Legal Compliance: Ensuring the product meets the local laws and regulations.
Technical Requirements: Adapting software to support local currencies, date formats, and character sets, among others.
Visual Design: Adjusting graphics and design elements to resonate with the local audience.
Functional Modifications: Changing the features of the product based on local needs and preferences.
SEO Localization: Optimizing web content for the local language and search habits to improve visibility in search engines within the target locale.

Localization is crucial for businesses that aim to enter international markets, as it increases the relevance and appeal of a product or service to the local audience, which can significantly impact user experience and adoption rates.

Localization is the process of adapting a product, content, or service to a specific market or locale. This goes beyond mere translation to include the comprehensive adaptation of material for foreign-language or culture-specific markets. The aim is to provide a product or service that feels as though it has been created for the target audience, reflecting local customs, cultural nuances, and legal requirements. Localization can involve: 1. **Translation of Text:** Converting all written content into the local language. 2. **Cultural Adaptation:** Modifying content to suit local customs, values, and taboos. 3. **Legal Compliance:** Ensuring the product meets the local laws and regulations. 4. **Technical Requirements:** Adapting software to support local currencies, date formats, and character sets, among others. 5. **Visual Design:** Adjusting graphics and design elements to resonate with the local audience. 6. **Functional Modifications:** Changing the features of the product based on local needs and preferences. 7. **SEO Localization:** Optimizing web content for the local language and search habits to improve visibility in search engines within the target locale. Localization is crucial for businesses that aim to enter international markets, as it increases the relevance and appeal of a product or service to the local audience, which can significantly impact user experience and adoption rates.