This module focuses on the characteristics and evolution of English learners’ dictionaries. Special attention will be given to the interaction of linguistic knowledge and lexicographical skills in the production of learner’s dictionaries and to their use. Topics to be treated in this module include:
Historical overview of English learner lexicography
Users and usage of learner’s dictionaries
dictionary users
situations of usage
learners’ proficiency levels
Types of learner’s dictionary
general and encyclopedic
monolingual, bilingual
bilingualised learner’s dictionaries
specialised dictionaries as learner’s dictionaries
Microstructures, macrostructures, mediostructures, functions of learner’s dictionaries
Principles underlying the writing of learner’s dictionaries
user-friendliness (retrievability and understandability of content)
corpus-basedness (methods of data retrieval, authenticity, frequency, basic vocabulary)
combined transmission of linguistic and encyclopedic knowledge (cultural knowledge, encyclopedic learner’s dictionaries)
Production of learner’s dictionaries: explanation of meaning
definitions
defining vocabulary
defining syntax
problems of lexicographical examples
nonverbal explanations
Intermediality in learner lexicography: use of modern media technology
Prof. em. Dr. Henri Béjoint (University of Lyon): What’s so special about the lexicography of English?
Tuesday, 08.06.
EMLex guest speaker series (public lecture): Prof. Dr. Thomas Gloning (Justus Liebig University Giessen):Zur Lexikographie thematischer Felder. Grundlagen, Beispiele, digitale Strategien
Wednesday, 09.06.
Prof. Dr. Virginia Pulcini (University of Turin): Loanword lexicography and the Global Anglicism Database
General information:
Time frame
07.06.-11.06.
Room
on Zoom
Evaluation method
two written assignments of 5-7 pages each
Teaching language
English
Information on the EMLex 2021 Summer school:
Practical arrangements: Various aspects of learner lexicography will be discussed in class. Participants should bring computers to access the online versions of various learner’s dictionaries. Print dictionaries, if available in the local library, are also relevant, especially when discussing the evolution of LDs. Photocopies will be distributed. Participants should consult with teachers for assignments.
Certificate: There are two alternatives to get an EMLex 2021 Summer school certificate – (a) without grade: active participation in the classroom discussions and (b) with grade: active participation in the classroom discussions and written assignment.
Teachers:
The EMLex offers a diverse spectrum of teachers & lecturers from around the globe. This course will be held by:
Prof. Dr. Stefania Nuccorini
Roma Tre UniversityDr. Michael Klotz
Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-NurembergContents:
This module focuses on the characteristics and evolution of English learners’ dictionaries. Special attention will be given to the interaction of linguistic knowledge and lexicographical skills in the production of learner’s dictionaries and to their use. Topics to be treated in this module include:
Please see the module description for further information.
Guest lecturers:
Monday, 07.06.
Tuesday, 08.06.
Wednesday, 09.06.
General information:
Information on the EMLex 2021 Summer school:
Practical arrangements: Various aspects of learner lexicography will be discussed in class. Participants should bring computers to access the online versions of various learner’s dictionaries. Print dictionaries, if available in the local library, are also relevant, especially when discussing the evolution of LDs. Photocopies will be distributed. Participants should consult with teachers for assignments.
Certificate: There are two alternatives to get an EMLex 2021 Summer school certificate – (a) without grade: active participation in the classroom discussions and (b) with grade: active participation in the classroom discussions and written assignment.
Schedule: