Abstract (eng)
Finding the right words is not always easy, sometimes even a delicate matter. Regardless of its context, a successful and satisfying communication situation depends on the right choice of words. Especially in the case of technical communication, which particularly aims at precision, choosing the right terminology is crucial to ensure that the message is understood. In this regard, terminology science, which is concerned with the basics of terminologies (concept, term and their systems), contributes significantly to the success of technical communication. The master thesis at hand provides an overview of these basics of terminology science as well as those of terminology work, taking a closer look at their significance for successful technical communication. In particular, this master thesis examines the terminology of the foreign, security and defence policy of the European Union in the languages German and Spanish. According to the principles of field related terminology work, the familiarization with the field in question, the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) of the European Union, constitutes a first step in achieving this purpose. Even though the preservation of peace on the European continent can be seen as one of the primary objectives of European integration, it took several decades for the CFSP and a few years more for the CSDP to be implemented within the framework of the European Union. The European Treaties, as amended from time to time, with the mutual assistance clause and the solidarity clause, for instance, clearly set out the actions to be taken in the event of armed aggression on the territory of any member state. Nonetheless, the specific character of the security and defence policy of certain member states, including the neutrality of Austria, is respected. These and other important aspects of the EU’s external action are dealt with in the theoretical part of the master thesis at hand. The practical part is concerned with a detailed analysis of key concepts of the above mentioned field, which are defined and assigned to their respective term according to the principles of terminology science. The terminological glossary included in this master thesis was created by means of the terminology management tool SDL MultiTerm 2011 Desktop, and contains a total number of 50 concepts and 125 terms (64 in German, 61 in Spanish). In addition to the respective term itself, further information concerning its source, field, definition, synonyms or abbreviation is offered.