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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Though many people use dictionaries daily, only a few have in-depth knowledge about them. People aren’t usually aware of why a particular word has been included as an entry, where the word has come from, and how dictionary compilers assemble this information. If you’re curious about these questions, the Understanding English Dictionaries course is designed precisely for your inquisitive mind.

In the Understanding English Dictionaries programme, you will get into the nitty-gritty of English dictionaries. You will be trained by established dictionary researchers and editors. The syllabus will cover topics like possible dictionary entry components, trends in lexicographic research, and the content and wording of definitions.

You will explore the Understanding English Dictionaries syllabus through articles, readings, videos, multimedia resources, quizzes, and discussions with fellow learners, and active learning resources. Moreover, you can also map your progress regularly with Future Learn’s progress page. This course is brought to you by Macmillan Education in partnership with the Alan Turing Institute and Coventry University.

The Highlights

6-week training
Requires 6 hours of the weekly study
Expert instructors
Comprehensive curriculum
Jointly developed by Macmillan Education, Coventry University, and the Alan Turing Institute
High-quality video lectures
Reading and articles
Discussion forum

Programme Offerings

Reading and articles
video lectures
Expert Faculty
discussion forum
Comprehensive curriculum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coventry University, Coventry

What you will learn

Language skills

By the end of the Understanding English Dictionaries online programme, you will be able to:

Reflect on the variety of possible dictionary entry components
Compare the wording and content of definitions
Explore some of the newest trends in lexicographic research
Evaluate the roles of corpora, crowdsourcing, and language technology in the dictionary compilation process
Enhance your understanding of the various lexicographical choices and computational methods surrounding the ordering and selection of word meanings

Who it is for

The Understanding English Dictionaries online course is ideal for people who have a general interest in the English language. The course might also be helpful for those teaching or studying English, lexicography, or languages.

Admission Details

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/understanding-dictionaries - Click on this URL to land on the Understanding English Dictionaries online course page.
After going over the programme details, find the ‘Enrol’ button and click it. If the course doesn’t have an enrol button, it means the course is not currently running, and you’ll have to wait until it’s available again.
Next, you will be asked to log in or create a new account. You can use your Facebook or Google details to do both. But if you wish to create a new account using your institutional email ID, you must submit a short application form.
When you’re done logging in to your profile, you’ll have to enter your payment details to get access to the course contents.
Upon successful payment, you can commence learning.

Application Details

The Understanding English Dictionaries certification course doesn’t feature a separate application form for enrolment. All you have to do is register or sign in to your account and pay the registration fees (if any).