Course description
In lexicography, we study how vocabulary is organized and systematized in dictionaries. The course aims to introduce the students to the basics of lexicography regarding both monolingual and bilingual dictionaries, in both printed and electronic format. The focus is on dictionaries dealing with the Swedish vocabulary, but to some extent also Danish, Norwegian, and English. The course also includes, from a theoretical point of view, different relevant aspects such as dictionary typologies, how to select headwords, and meaning descriptions in dictionaries. As part of the course, the students also get tasks related to ongoing work in different lexicographic projects at the department.
Requirements and Selection
Entry requirements
Entry to the course requires that the student pursues doctoral studies in languages and linguistics or a related subject.
Selection
In the event that the course has more applicants than places, doctoral students from Faculty of Humanities at the University of Gothenburg prioritised over other applicants.
Course syllabus
SVF3112
Reading and reference list
Reading and reference list for the course
Department
Department of Swedish, multilingualism, language technology
Subject
Humanities
Type of course
Subject area course
Keywords
Lexikologi och lexikografi