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What is the primary focus of globalization in the context of business processes?
What is the intersection of during the localization process?
What is the relationship between localization and translation according to the industry?
What is the primary concern of management during the localization process?
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What is the definition of 'locale' in the context of localization?
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Globalization, Internationalization, Localization, and Translation
- Globalization (g11n) in the context of business refers to the organization of business processes to support internationalization and localization.
- Internationalization (i18n) involves the development stages of a digital product to ensure it functions internationally.
- Localization (L10n) is the adaptation of a product to the target locale, which is a combination of a sociocultural region and a language in an industrial setting.
- Localization may involve the substitution of inappropriate cultural symbols and the translation of text, considering space constraints on the screen/page.
The Role of Localization in Business
- Localization is a focal point in the corporate matrix, intersecting development, authoring, sales, marketing, legal advice, and management.
- It involves ensuring compliance with local legislation, redesigning promotional materials, and restricting costs.
The Relationship between Localization and Translation
- The difference between localization and translation is blurred, but generally, localization is seen as a superordinate term that encompasses translation.
- Localization involves making a product linguistically and culturally appropriate to the target locale, whereas translation is relegated to the linguistic replacement of small, decontextualized chunks of language.
Industry Influence on Theory
- The industry has supplied new conceptual terms such as 'localization' and 'locale', influencing theory and practice.
- However, the industry has sometimes relegated 'translation' to a limited role, focusing solely on linguistic replacement.
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Learn about the differences between globalization, internationalization, and localization in the context of digital products and business processes.
