5.00 credits
22.5 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
De Cock Sylvie;
Language
English
Prerequisites
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Main themes
The course approaches the field of lexicology from five different angles :
1. Lexical semantics : conceptual meaning (componential analysis and prototypical approach) ; collocational, stylistic and connotative meaning ; homonymy and polysemy ; metaphor and metonymy.
2. Structure of the lexicon: semantic fields; paradigmatic relations (synonymy, hyponymy and antonymy) and syntagmatic relations.
3. Phraseology: study of the different typologies and analysis of the criteria used to classify the various categories of multi-word units (compounds, collocations, idioms, etc.).
4. English-French contrastive lexicology : lexical differences between English and French ; analysis of 'false friends'.
5. Monolingual and bilingual lexicography : impact of computerized corpora on new dictionaries, particularly learners' dictionaries.
1. Lexical semantics : conceptual meaning (componential analysis and prototypical approach) ; collocational, stylistic and connotative meaning ; homonymy and polysemy ; metaphor and metonymy.
2. Structure of the lexicon: semantic fields; paradigmatic relations (synonymy, hyponymy and antonymy) and syntagmatic relations.
3. Phraseology: study of the different typologies and analysis of the criteria used to classify the various categories of multi-word units (compounds, collocations, idioms, etc.).
4. English-French contrastive lexicology : lexical differences between English and French ; analysis of 'false friends'.
5. Monolingual and bilingual lexicography : impact of computerized corpora on new dictionaries, particularly learners' dictionaries.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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At the end of the course, students will master the terminology and main concepts of lexicology. They will be able to read scientific publications and conduct research in the field of English lexicology or contrastive lexicology. |
Content
The course provides an introduction to the main concepts in the field of (English and, to a lesser extent, English-French) lexicology and lexicography. Students are expected to do the required readings beforehand so as to be able to participate actively in classroom discussions.
Teaching methods
Lectures and discussions based on scientific articles, exercises and mini-projects.
The lectures are given face to face (or online via Teams or using dual mode teaching if face to face teaching is not possible in case of a health crisis for example).
The lectures are given face to face (or online via Teams or using dual mode teaching if face to face teaching is not possible in case of a health crisis for example).
Evaluation methods
Written exam (January session): 80% of the final mark for the course.
Continuous assessment (20% of the final mark for the course): active participation in the classroom and online forum discussions, mini-projects.
As the course is part of programmes that aim to train language specialists, particular attention is paid to accuracy in the various projects, assignments and exams connected with the course.
In case of resit (August/September session), students take the written exam again and hand in their mini-projects (if they were not submitted in January).
Continuous assessment (20% of the final mark for the course): active participation in the classroom and online forum discussions, mini-projects.
As the course is part of programmes that aim to train language specialists, particular attention is paid to accuracy in the various projects, assignments and exams connected with the course.
In case of resit (August/September session), students take the written exam again and hand in their mini-projects (if they were not submitted in January).
Online resources
Moodle
Bibliography
Blake, B.J. (2019) English Vocabulary Today. Routledge.
Cowie, A. (ed.) 1998. Phraseology. Theory, Analysis and Applications. Clarendon Press : Oxford.
Granger, S. & Paquot, M. (2012) Electronic Lexicography. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Singleton, D.(2000) Language and the Lexicon. An Introduction. Arnold : London.
Van Roey, J. ( 1990) French-English Contrastive Lexicology. Peeters : Louvain-la-Neuve.
cf. Moodle
Cowie, A. (ed.) 1998. Phraseology. Theory, Analysis and Applications. Clarendon Press : Oxford.
Granger, S. & Paquot, M. (2012) Electronic Lexicography. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Singleton, D.(2000) Language and the Lexicon. An Introduction. Arnold : London.
Van Roey, J. ( 1990) French-English Contrastive Lexicology. Peeters : Louvain-la-Neuve.
cf. Moodle
Teaching materials
- Scientific articles, documents and slides available on Moodle
Faculty or entity
ELAL
