TOPIC 1
Website Localization Orientation
Build your foundation in website localization by understanding core concepts, evaluating your current skills, and exploring how cultural ergonomics shapes effective localization work.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate your current competencies in website and video game localization through structured self-assessment
- Distinguish between globalization, internationalization, localization, and translation within the GILT framework
- Identify how cultural ergonomics principles guide localization decisions beyond linguistic accuracy
- Analyze real-world examples where culturally inappropriate content undermines user experience despite accurate translation
- Recognize the components and functionality of interactive web applications as preparation for localization work
Action Items
Exercise
Self-Evaluation
Assess your localization competencies using an interactive tool, then reflect on your strengths and areas for growth.
Lecture
Web I18n and L10n
Learn the distinctions between internationalization and localization and how they fit within the GILT framework.
Discussion
Cultural Ergonomics
Examine how website localization must go beyond translation to create truly inclusive user experiences.
⏱️ Estimated Time
Plan for approximately 3-4 hours to complete all activities in this topic. Take your time with the self-evaluation and reflection questions—these insights will guide your learning throughout the course.