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In:Terminology throughout History: A discipline in the making
Edited by Kara Warburton and John Humbley
[Terminology and Lexicography Research and Practice 24] 2025
► pp. 476–487

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Chapter 22
Terminology in Germany

Theory, research, education and application

 | University of Applied Sciences, Cologne
Published online: 23 May 2025
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https://doi.org/10.1075/tlrp.24.22sch
Abstract
Germany has a long tradition in terminology science and terminology management, influenced by researchers from Austria and the Nordic countries. This article starts with the beginnings of this historical evolution, shows the influence of Eugen Wüster, and gives insights about the beginnings of terminology standardisation. Furthermore, scientific and professional activities in the field of terminological research, teaching, projects and tools development are described, from the very active 1980s until today.
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.Eugen Wüster and the standardisation of terminological principles
  • 3.The “Roaring 80s” in Germany
  • 4.Terminology activities in the last thirty years
    • 4.1Deutscher Terminologie-Tag e.V. (DTT)
    • 4.2Rat für Deutschsprachige Terminologie (RaDT)
    • 4.3Terminology teaching and training
    • 4.4Terminology research projects at TH Köln
  • 5.Summary
  • References
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