IDB666 - LEXICOGRAPHY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
LEXICOGRAPHY IDB666 2nd Semester 3 0 3 7
Prequisites
Course languageEnglish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Faculty members 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to introduce the scope of lexicography and to examine the basic issues in this field. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the semester the students will be able to ? Describe the theories of lexicography
  2. ? Define the types and features of different dictionaries
  3. ? Recognize the usage of different dictionaries
  4. ? Describe and apply the principles of lexicography
Course Content? Lexicography, Dictionary-Users and Types of Dictionaries
? The Collection and Selection of Material, Headwords
? Pronunciation, Inflexion, Part of Speech
? Constructions, Collocations and Idioms
? Definitions in Monolingual Dictionaries
? Equivalents in Bilingual Dictionaries, Encyclopedic Information, Illustrations
? Subject Field and Register Labels, Etymology, Cross References
? The Dictionary Entry: Principles, Microstructure, Macrostructure, Front Matter and Back Matter
? Dictionary Projects, The Dictionary in the Electronic Age
 
ReferencesSvenson, B. (1993). Practical Lexicography: Principles and Methods of Dictionary-Making. (Trans. J. Skyes and K. Schofield) Oxford: Oxford University Press. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1The history of lexicography and basic terms in this field
Week 2Dictionary users and types of dictionaries
Week 3Introduction to the dictionary compiling process
Week 4Techniques for the selection of headwords in dictionaries
Week 5Analysis of word types to compile a dictionary
Week 6The use of idioms and other word-groups in dictionaries
Week 7Midterm Exam
Week 8The similarities and differences between monolingual and bilingual dictionaries
Week 9The principles for using encyclopedic information in dictionaries
Week 10The principles for using visual materials in dictionaries
Week 11Dictionaries for different needs and purposes
Week 12Etymological information presented in dictionaries
Week 13Examples to dictionary compilations
Week 14Modern dictionary compilation applications
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance340
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments710
Presentation210
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2816
Project000
Homework assignment7535
Midterms (Study duration)11717
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload3968210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Language's role, historical development, acquisition, data nature, limits, reliability, and validity are understood.    X
2. Besides linguistics, can review the current literature of other disciplines approaching language (sociology, psychology, cognitive sciences, etc.) with an interdisciplinary perspective and apply it to various fields.   X 
3. Can analyze natural languages, develop research designs, evaluate scientific sources, perform data analysis, and write research articles.  X  
4. Plans, manages, monitors, evaluates academic activities, decides on information access, and applies them.  X  
5. Provides solutions to linguistic problems with an interdisciplinary perspective.X    
6. Independently conducts studies, develops strategies for complex problems, and can lead collaborative studies. X   
7. Critically evaluates knowledge and skills in linguistics and directs them to relevant areas.X    
8. Can systematically communicate studies in written, oral, and visual forms by participating in scientific activities.     
9. Can communicate effectively in a foreign language and follow the literature.     
10. Can use current computer software and information technologies effectively. X   
11. Uses expertise in academic and professional work within the framework of social responsibility and scientific ethical values.     

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