An Application of Robert Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction to the Teaching of Website Localization

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 2010

An Application of Robert Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction to the Teaching of Website Localization

Pinfan Zhu Texas State University ; Kirk St. Amant East Carolina University

Abstract

Website localization is an important part of international technical communication. However, at present, few technical communication programs offer courses in localization. This article provides an overview of a course devised to familiarize students with ideas and approaches related to website localization. The course was based upon Robert Gagné's nine events of instruction—an approach that allowed students to move from the learning of abstract ideas to the application of knowledge to the website localization process.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 2010-07-01
DOI: 10.2190/tw.40.3.f
Open Access: Closed
Topics: technical communication

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