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The International Terminology Summer School will take place this year at Cologne University of Applied Sciences, from 15 to 19 July 2013.

TSS is a practice-oriented 5-day training course on terminology management. It addresses language professionals (translators, terminologists, localization experts, etc.), students and scientists who look for a comprehensive, state-of-the-art introduction to terminology theory and practice.

PROGRAM:
UNDERSTANDING TERMINOLOGY MANAGEMENT
. Introduction to Terminology Work
. Applied Principles of Terminology Work
. Retrieving and Validating Relevant Online Information for Terminology Work

TERMINOLOGY MANAGEMENT SKILLS
. Data Modelling: Data Categories for Terminology Management
. Creating a Terminology Database
. Terminology Tools - A closer look at Terminology Management Systems
. Terminology Workflows and Interfaces

TERMINOLOGY STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS PROCESSES
. Three "P"s in Terminology Management: Project, Product, Process
. Case Studies: Terminology and Technical Documentation
. Case Studies: Legal Translation and Terminology

STANDARDS AND LEGAL ISSUES FOR TERMINOLOGY WORK
. Terminology Work for Literary Translation
. Terminology and other Knowledge Organization Systems
. Standards for Terminology Work
. Copyright Issues for Terminology Management

INSTRUCTORS:
International renowned experts in terminology and terminology management will cover the TSS topics but also take time during the whole week to help participants with the most individual questions and problems.

ECQA CERTIFICATION FOR TERMINOLOGY MANAGERS:
The TSS2013 program is developed in cooperation with the ECQA initiative and this makes possible for TSS2013 participants to obtain the ECQA Certificate for Terminology Managers by performing the official ECQA exam for the job role Certified Terminology Manager - Basic or Certified Terminology Manager - Advanced.
http://www.termnet.org/english/events/tss_2013/ecqa_tss_info.php

STUDENTS:
Students will also receive 6 ECTS for their participation.
 
SOCIAL NETWORKING AND SIDE EVENTS:
TSS gives the opportunity to the participants to network and discuss in a relaxed and resourceful environment with peers and colleagues during the side events planned for this purpose. Enjoy the Terminology Breakfasts every morning before classes, participant in the "get to know each other" event on Monday after the first day of classes. Meet your colleagues in the different "after school" events during the week.

You can find all information about TSS2013 at: http://www.termnet.org/english/events/tss_2013/index.php
or contact us (events@termnet.org).

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any question. We will be happy to help!

Kind regards,

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Your TermNet Events Team
Anja Drame and Blanca Nájera

International Network for Terminology - TermNet

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