Lexicography Course
This course equips you with professional skills in modern English lexicography, focusing on designing clear, consistent dictionary entries for learners. Learn to select headwords using corpora, write concise definitions for digital-age terms like slang and online communication, apply uniform style in formatting and pronunciation, and handle ethical issues with transparent etymology and source notes. Gain confidence in creating accurate, user-friendly dictionaries.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in lexicography by designing clear, consistent dictionary entries tailored for learners, covering headword selection with corpora, controlled definitions for digital slang and online terms, editorial style like formatting and pronunciation, concise etymology notes, source documentation, and ethical practices to ensure accuracy and usability.
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Develop skills
- Build learner-friendly dictionary entries with structure, labels, and clear examples.
- Craft concise definitions for digital slang and online communication terms.
- Apply consistent editorial style including formatting, hyphenation, and pronunciation.
- Use corpora and trusted sources to select relevant, high-frequency headwords.
- Write ethical, transparent notes on usage, etymology, and source documentation.
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