1582.24 - Lexicography (BA)

1582.24

Lexicography (BA)

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Students must have completed the required core components of the BA in Faroese or equivalent. This course can also be taken as an individual course with other prerequisites (please refer to the Programme Description in force).

The aim of the course is that the student obtains elementary theoretical and practical knowledge of the discipline of lexicography, both regarding monolingual and bilingual dictionaries. The student must also know the differences between lexicography and terminology. In addition, the aim is that the student learns how lexicography is carried out, how lexicographers work with mono- og bilingual dictionaries, and that he/she learns about editorial principles in lexicography, about structure, lexicon, definitions of words, translations between languages, sources, target audience etc.

Monolingual and bilingual dictionaries will be discussed theoretically as well as practically. The theoretical part is based on lexicographic research, especially Nordic studies, and the practical part is mainly based on Føroysk orðabók (the monolingual Faroese dictionary), but also on bilingual Faroese dictionaries. In the study of Føroysk orðabók emphasis will be on micro- and macrostructure, lexicon, definitions, use markers, sources, examples etc. In the bilingual dictionaries translations between languages will be analysed. Main focus is on contemporary dictionaries. However, focus on old dictionaries and terminologies will also be included. In the terminological part the main differences between lexicography og terminology will be studied.

The approaches used are class-based teaching, lectures, student presentations, practice, and discussions. Two teachers will be attached to the course. One teaches the practical part and one in the theoretical part.

On completion of the course, successful students can demonstrate that they are able to: • Describe lexicography og explain the characteristics of lexicography as a branch of science. • Explain the main differences between dictionaries and terminologies. • Describe how lexicography is carried out in practice relating to lemma selection, micro- og macrostructure, and sources. • Assess translations in bilingual dictionaries

Oral presentation on a chosen topic (20 minutes) with three days’ preparation.

External

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The literature list will be presented in the beginning of the course and will be available on Moodle.

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