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This lesson introduces the main aspects of Toponomy and introduces the course modules.

Lesson contents:

Introduction Confusion because of different name variants (allonyms) Confusion because of same name for different locations (homonyms) Standardization of geographical names Standardization of geographical names First awareness of toponymical problems: books First awareness of toponymical problems: congresses UNCSGN Policies for standardization Attitudes towards geographical names: International standardization policies International standardization policies Counter-argument: Issues in names standardization Use of names should be predictable The use of names should be well-documented Whom is a toponymy course intended for? Course modules Course objectives Course structure Need for standardization in related fields Place names are tools and have to be handy! How many place names are there on a map? And how much text? Types of names on the map