Linguistics: module 5, lexicographic module: 1/Introduction to Lexicography, 2/Introduction to Corpus Linguistics Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017

Module name: Linguistics: module 5, lexicographic module: 1/Introduction to Lexicography, 2/Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
Module code: 02-FA-TX-S1-ML-3
Programme code: 02-S1FA12.2017
Semester: winter semester 2018/2019
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
Elective course: (1) intorduction to lexicograpghy, (2) Introduction to Corpus Linguistics The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic issues of lexicography, such as typology of dictionaries, the use of dictionaries, collection and selection of material, lexicographic presentation of headwords, definitions in monolingual dictionaries, equivalence, etymology, dictionary projects, electronic dictionaries and the use of dictionaries in translation. The aim of the course is also to acquaint student with language corpora and their application in linguistics. In the case when (1) “Introduction to Lexicography” is chosen by students, more attention will be devoted to lexicographic issues, whereas when (2) “Introduction to Corpus Linguistics” is chosen, more time will be devoted to practical exercises (with the use of computers) connected with English and Polish corpora available on the Internet (e.g. BNC, COCA, Google Ngram, NKJP).
Prerequisites:
The course is designed only for translation groups
Key reading:
(no information given)
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
A student shows creativity in the analysis of data connected with the use of lexis and linguistic structures. [TX-S1-WLJK_K1]
 FA1_K02 [2/5] FA1_K08 [2/5]
A student sees the necessity of the verification of the information connected with the use of lexis and linguistic structures. [TX-S1-WLJK_K2]
 FA1_K03 [2/5]
A student can make use of available dictionaries (and has a critical attitude to them). [TX-S1-WLJK_U1]
 FA1_U20 [2/5] FA1_U21 [3/5]
A student can make use of selected linguistic corpora of English and Polish (e.g. BNC, COCA, NKJP). [TX-S1-WLJK_U2]
 FA1_U02 [2/5] FA1_U21 [3/5]
A student knows English terminology used in the field of lexicography and corpus linguistics. [TX-S1-WLJK_W1]
 FA1_W03 [3/5] FA1_W04 [2/5]
A student knows various types of dictionaries and language corpora and their usefulness in the work of a translator. [TX-S1-WLJK-W2]
 FA1_W04 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test [TX-S1-WLJK_w_1]
Written test - the basic condition to pass the test is to gain a minimum of 60% (or more) points.
TX-S1-WLJK_K2 TX-S1-WLJK_W1 TX-S1-WLJK-W2
Oral presentation [TX-S1-WLJK_w_2]
Oral presentation on a topic connected with a chosen aspect of lexicography (in the case when "Introduction to Lexicography" has been chosen) or a presentation of the results of a simple research based on a chosen corpus (in the case when "Introduction to Corpus Linguistics" has been chosen).
 TX-S1-WLJK_K1 TX-S1-WLJK_U1 TX-S1-WLJK_U2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [TX-S1-WLJK _fs_1]
Work with a tutor Work in groups Work with a computer
30
Reading course materials Preparation of the presentation Preparation for the final test
30 Test [TX-S1-WLJK_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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