IDB666 - LEXICOGRAPHY
Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
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LEXICOGRAPHY | IDB666 | 2nd Semester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Prequisites | ||||||
Course language | English | |||||
Course type | Elective | |||||
Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer | |||||
Instructor (s) | Faculty members | |||||
Course objective | The aim of this course is to introduce the scope of lexicography and to examine the basic issues in this field. | |||||
Learning outcomes |
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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 | |||||
References | Svenson, B. (1993). Practical Lexicography: Principles and Methods of Dictionary-Making. (Trans. J. Skyes and K. Schofield) Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
Course outline weekly
Weeks | Topics |
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Week 1 | The history of lexicography and basic terms in this field |
Week 2 | Dictionary users and types of dictionaries |
Week 3 | Introduction to the dictionary compiling process |
Week 4 | Techniques for the selection of headwords in dictionaries |
Week 5 | Analysis of word types to compile a dictionary |
Week 6 | The use of idioms and other word-groups in dictionaries |
Week 7 | Midterm Exam |
Week 8 | The similarities and differences between monolingual and bilingual dictionaries |
Week 9 | The principles for using encyclopedic information in dictionaries |
Week 10 | The principles for using visual materials in dictionaries |
Week 11 | Dictionaries for different needs and purposes |
Week 12 | Etymological information presented in dictionaries |
Week 13 | Examples to dictionary compilations |
Week 14 | Modern dictionary compilation applications |
Week 15 | Preparation for the final exam |
Week 16 | Final Exam |
Assesment methods
Course activities | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Attendance | 34 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
Application | 0 | 0 |
Field activities | 0 | 0 |
Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
Assignments | 7 | 10 |
Presentation | 2 | 10 |
Project | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 |
Midterms | 1 | 30 |
Final exam | 1 | 50 |
Total | 100 | |
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 10 | 50 |
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
Total | 100 |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
---|---|---|---|
Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 2 | 8 | 16 |
Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Homework assignment | 7 | 5 | 35 |
Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 17 | 17 |
Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload | 39 | 68 | 210 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
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. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest