Localization and Its Place in Translation Studies

Abstract

This article deals with two main points: localization theory in Slovakia and localization theory elsewhere. It opens with an introduction of localization and the basic concepts used in localization research. It then presents several prominent theories and definitions as to what localization could be, summarizing them into one general theory. Following that, the article investigates localization research in Slovakia starting from the 1990s up to the present day; herein, more than twenty years of research are divided into four major periods. It shows that localization research in Slovakia has gained traction since 2017. The article can be divided into two parts presenting descriptive research on translation and localization theory in Slovakia and abroad. Its aim is to address the boundaries of localization, contribute to discussion on general localization theory, and present the situation concerning localization in Slovakia and local research. To do so, it works with various current as well as older sources on localization and translation theory.