The module is intended to provide an overview on the work that is relevant in the overall planning of a dictionary project. The students should learn how to develop a plan for a dictionary project, which includes a linguistic description of the field, a conception of the lexicographic structure, and a plan of the lexicographic processes as well as of IT, personnel and finances. Topics to be treated in this module include:
Sketch / Identifying the target group
Identifying the field of the dictionary
Conception and planning of the dictionary basis, the lemma list and the dictionary structure
Technical basics of dictionary production and publication form (print vs. electronic dictionaries)
Written dictionary plan (comparable to a short essay with 10-15 pages) plus additional assignment in the seminar
Teaching language
German (English possible)
Information on the EMLex 2021 Summer school:
Practical arrangements: Participants will be able to access the seminar schedule and the relevant specialist literature in good time in advance via the Moodle platform. The lessons are moderated by the lecturer, but there will also be periods with hands-on work or presentations by the participants themselves.
Certificate: There are two alternatives to get an EMLex 2021 summer school certificate – (a) without grade: oral presentation of own dictionary sketch and active participation in discussions and (b) with grade: oral presentation of own dictionary sketch plus written dictionary plan (10-15 pages).
Schedule:
Time/day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00-10:00
Unit 1: Sketch/Identifying the target group
Unit 4: Planning of the compilation of the lemma list
Unit 7: Editorial Procedures
Unit 10: Overall planning
Presentations and discussion of dictionary plans
10:00-11:00
Unit 2: Identifying the field of the dictionary
Unit 5: Planning of the dictionary structure
Unit 8: Editorial Manual
Presentations IDS + Lexik
11:00-12:00
Unit 3: Conception and Planning of the dictionary basis
Unit 6: Technical basics of the dictionary production
Teachers:
The EMLex offers a diverse spectrum of teachers & lecturers from around the globe. This course will be held by:
Dr. Dominik Brückner
Leibniz Institute for the German Language (IDS)Contents:
The module is intended to provide an overview on the work that is relevant in the overall planning of a dictionary project. The students should learn how to develop a plan for a dictionary project, which includes a linguistic description of the field, a conception of the lexicographic structure, and a plan of the lexicographic processes as well as of IT, personnel and finances. Topics to be treated in this module include:
Please see the module description for further information.
General information:
Information on the EMLex 2021 Summer school:
Practical arrangements: Participants will be able to access the seminar schedule and the relevant specialist literature in good time in advance via the Moodle platform. The lessons are moderated by the lecturer, but there will also be periods with hands-on work or presentations by the participants themselves.
Certificate: There are two alternatives to get an EMLex 2021 summer school certificate – (a) without grade: oral presentation of own dictionary sketch and active participation in discussions and (b) with grade: oral presentation of own dictionary sketch plus written dictionary plan (10-15 pages).
Schedule: