LRC and Austin Community College International Localisation Summer School 2003

The LRC at the University of Limerick (Ireland) and Austin Community College (Texas, USA) are proud to announce

3^rd LRC International Localisation Summer School

3-6 June 2003
University of Limerick, Ireland

Registration Form	Full Programme and Presenter Profiles
Reduced Software Prices for Participants & TILP members
* Speaker's Presentations (Added 9 June 2003) *

Supported by:
Alchemy, Archetypon, Atril, F-Secure, IBM, Oracle, RWS Group,
SDL International, Star Technology Solutions, TRADOS

Presenters:
Rafael Guzman, Tony Jewtushenko, Bill Looby, John Malone, Shailendra Musale, Tony O’Dowd, Antóin ÓSlatara, Yves Savourel, Damian Scattergood, Reinhard Schäler

Time	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4
09:00 - 10:30	Translation web services – an emerging standard	Introduction to XML	Introduction to localisation	Localisation of mobile devices
11:00 - 12:30	Translation web services – an emerging standard	Introduction to XML	Cultural adaptation of products	Localisation workflow solutions
13:30 - 15:00	XLIFF – the emerging localisation file format standard	XML and Localisation	Document engineering and translation	Localisation Tools and Technologies and the Localisation Technology Laboratory and Showcase (LOTS)
15:30 - 17:00	XLIFF – the emerging localisation file format standard	XML and Localisation	Localisation engineering and testing
19:00	Social Event		Social Event

Some of the tools and technologies introduced during the Summer School at the LRC will be available for purchase at a special price to course participants. Click here to find out more!

Over the past years, the University of Limerick (Ireland) and Austin Community College in Texas (USA) have been two of the first academic institutions world-wide to offer an academic programme of study in localisation, backed and supported by industry leaders on both sides of the Atlantic. Now they have co-ordinated their efforts to bring these programmes to the wider localisation community at two different venues:

The LRC at the University of Limerick, Ireland: 3-6 June 2003
www.localisation.ie

Austin Community College:18-20 June 2003

This is the first time that two third-level colleges in two continents invite you to join their International Localisation Summer School where leading instructors from the USA and Europe will deliver the courses.

	Participation at the Summer School will be acknowledged by The Institute of Localisation Professionals (TILP) as part-fulfilment of the requirements for professional membership. Participants will receive a TILP certificate of attendance on successful completion of courses (www.tilponline.org).

	The LRC Summer School is supported by the European Localisation Exchange Centre, ELECT, funded under the European Union eContent Programme (www.electonline.org).

Why a Localisation Summer School?

	To provide people who do not have the opportunity to attend the full time courses run by the University to learn about software localisation
	To provide professionals in the industry with a forum where they can discuss new and emerging issues and technologies

The 2003 Summer School is building on the success of two Summer Schools organised previously by the LRC and held in 2001 and 2002, respectively, at the University of Limerick.

Which courses will be offered?

The Third LRC International Localisation Summer School 2003 will offer a variety of courses, spread out over four days:

	Day 1: Translation Web Services – an emerging standard; XLIFF – the emerging localisation file format standard
	Day 2: Introduction to XML; XML and localisation
	Day 3: Introduction to Localisation; Cultural adaptation of products; Document engineering and translation; Localisation engineering and testing
	Day 4: Localisation of mobile devices; Localisation workflow solutions; Localisation Tools and Technologies and the Localisation Technology Laboratory and Showcase (LOTS)

Who should attend?

Advanced level

o Day one is aimed at localisation professionals, localisation tools and technology developers, and researchers who would like to learn about two of the most important emerging standards in the localisation world.

o Day two is aimed at localisation professionals, localisation tools and technology developers, and researchers who would like to learn more about XML and its application in localisation.

Foundation level

o Day three is aimed at participants with little or no prior knowledge of localisation, and localisation professionals who would like to learn more about localisation issues outside of their current area of expertise.

o Day four is aimed at participants with some prior knowledge of localisation as well as at localisation professionals who would like to learn more about localisation issues outside of their current area of expertise, especially at those interested in localisation process and technology solutions.

Hands-on

All courses will be delivered in a designated state-of-the-art computer laboratory. Courses are designed to provide hands-on experience to participants, will cover the latest versions of tools and technologies and practical exercises. All participants will have access to PCs, the Internet and the appropriate tools and technologies. Some of the tools and technologies introduced during the Summer School at the LRC will be available for purchase at a special price, exclusively available to course participants.

Fees

One day (incl. lunch):                        €210 (€170 if you book and pay before 20 April 2003)
Two days (incl. lunch):                      €380 (€350 if you book and pay before 20 April 2003)
Three days (incl. lunch):                    €500 (€430 if you book and pay before 20 April 2003)
Complete series (incl. lunch):              €600 (€500 if you book and pay before 20 April 2003)

20% discount for members of The Institute of Localisation Professionals, TILP.

All bookings must be received with payment by the LRC by 31 May 2003. Unfortunately, the LRC cannot refund booking fees but will accept substitutes for confirmed delegates, provided it receives confirmation 2 working days before the event. The LRC will keep a limited number of places for lecturers and students of recognized third level institutions. Fees include refreshments, buffet lunch (for full day participants), and course material.

Registration

Download your registration form here. You can also contact the LRC Summer School Office directly at the CSIS Dept., University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, Tel.: +353-61-202881, Email: Geraldine.Harrahill@ul.ie.

Note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.