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Abstract

Improving Education Regarding Language-Related Standards

Jennifer DeCamp - MITRE Corporation

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Sue Ellen Wright - Kent State University

Intended Audience: Managers, Software Engineers, Content Developers
Session Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Unicode and other language-related standards often receive insufficient explanation-or no explanation at all-in many university computer classes or in technical accreditation classes. They of course receive much more focus in programs related to language technology such as "Designing Systems for Global Users" class that is part of American University's Masters of Global Information Technology (MoGIT), or in Terminology Management and Translation courses in programs like those at Kent State University. However, relatively few students go into such programs, as there is little awareness among undergraduates and graduates of the kinds of careers available. This presentation focuses on: (1) what some programs are doing to provide substantive education in Unicode and other language-related standards; (2) what needs to be done or could be done to attract more students to these kinds of programs; (3) how more of this kind of curriculum could be introduced into mainstream computer courses and accreditation classes.


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