Video Game Localization

TRIP-280G-1

Binghamton University

  • Semester
    Summer 2026
  • Instructor
    Hongyu Lu
  • Start Date
    07-06-0026
  • Total Credits
    4
  • Call to Register
    607-777-6088

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This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of video game localization, where language, culture, and technology intersect. Through a combination of readings, case studies, and hands-on projects, students will explore how games are adapted for players across different linguistic and cultural markets. Topics include translation strategies, cultural adaptation, technical constraints, voice-over and subtitling, and the role of localization in shaping player experience and global game reception. Delivered in an asynchronous format, the course emphasizes flexibility while maintaining active engagement through discussion boards, short quizzes, reflective journals, peer feedback exchanges, and a final localization project that allows students to apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios.
General Education Area(s): Humanities
Course Area: Linguistics
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 07-06-0026 - 08-07-0026
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Instructor: Hongyu Lu
Local Course ID: 26SU_BIN_TRIP280G_1
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