Corporate Terminology Management - An approach in theory and practice

Ariane Großjean

VDM Verlag Dr. Müller

2016

104 páginas

3h 28m

ISBN-13: 9783639124217

In recent years, the accelerated progress in science and technology as well as the globalisation and internationalisation of enterprises have added increasing importance to special languages serving as a means of communication among subject experts across the globe. A basic requirement of such languages is a consistent terminology which makes communication smooth and comprehensible. This book describes the basic issues of terminology theory and terminology work. It also gives an account of the implementation of a corporate terminology database and the related processes while not concealing the difficulties and hindrances which may occur. The book shall be a guide for all those who need some introductory and summarised information about terminology theory and work. Furthermore, it can be a guideline for people who want to start professional Terminology Management in their business environments.