The issues facing Slovenian terminological work are global, like the strong influence of English; therefore in 2008 the research group, in cooperation with international institutions, has organized a terminology seminar (in cooperation with Termnet of Vienna and an international conference on the suitable joint use of national languages and English in terminology. The research group is cooperating with various terminology centers in Europe, especially as part of the European Association for Terminology (EAFT, Brussels) and International Specialized Terminology Organization (ISTO, Warsaw).
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Terminology is a very important part of the lexicon of any modern language and therefore not only linguistic, but also terminological culture, should be discussed more frequently. In addition, it is one of the central problems of epistemology, and the transfer of knowledge, national languages, and international relations. Science, the school system, and the economy cannot develop without standardized terminology, nor can communication within a national language and between nations.
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