Problémy spojené s lokalizací Informačního systému a webových stránek MU

Mgr. David Konečný

Bachelor's thesis

Challenges in Localizing the Masaryk Univerzity Information System and websites

Abstract:

This thesis brings attention to the issue of localizing the Masaryk University Information System and websites. In order to obtain the desired English version of the university websites, many issues must be resolved. These are dealt with in the thesis: The first part of the thesis introduces localization, explaining its principles, historical development, and constituent fields, one of which is website localization. Website localization itself is elaborated on in the next part of the thesis. Its technical, linguistic and cultural aspects are explored with particular reference to the websites at Masaryk University. Practical aspects of localization are described next, with the focus shifting from theory to the tools necessary for attempting such as extensive a project as the localization of the websites at MU undoubtedly is. A step-by-step procedure is also described. The websites themselves, with special attention devoted to the Information System, are described in the fourth part of the thesis. Problematic areas are assessed and recommendations are made. The last part of the thesis features the results of a survey devised to probe the needs and requirements of international students and teachers and determine which of the websites at Masaryk University are in need of localization. The survey also elicits comments from individual respondents. This thesis offers a set of guidelines which could be taken into consideration during the process of localizing websites at Masaryk University.

Keywords

translation, localization, website localization, localization tools, translation memory tools, Masaryk University websites, IS MU, survey

Language used: Czech

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 28. 4. 2006

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 13. 6. 2006
• Supervisor: PhDr. Jarmila Fictumová

Masaryk University

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor programme / field:
Philology / English Language and Literature