Somali Lexicology, Lexicography and Semantics

Education facts

Code: SOL250

In this course you get a general theoretical introduction to semantics, lexicology, terminology and lexicography from a Somali perspective. We thoroughly go through Somali word formation and you get an introduction to Somali lexical aids and research on Somali lexicology and lexicography. The theoretical knowledge is then applied to examples in Somali in the form of practical exercises, e.g. the use of terminology in authentic text material. The purpose of the exercises is to develop an understanding of what lexicology is and the ability to make independent and critical assessments and independently distinguish, formulate and solve problems, particularly with regard to Somali lexicography and corpus-based documentation of Somali terminology. In all course components, issues that concern the relationship between linguistics and standardisation, language preservation and language policy are discussed. The course has scheduled online classes.

Entry requirements

För tillträde till kursen krävs godkänt resultat på SOL103 (alternativt SOL130) och SOL160, eller motsvarande.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Somali Lexicology, Lexicography and Semantics

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %