Tuesday, 5 April 2016

Reflection #10 - Lexicography

The topic on lesson 8 is focusing on the lexicography and forensic linguistic. Both of the fields have their own unique and interesting side of them that actually give us attraction to know more about them. 

Lexicography deals with the editing, compiling, writing or making of a dictionary. There are many good quality dictionaries that have been produced. One of them is Oxford English Dictionary as the dictionary is known as the world’s most comprehensive dictionary of the English language. The dictionary is referred by people because the words covered in the dictionary are from across the English-speaking world and it also traces the development of English from time to time. Furthermore, the arrangement of the words is systematic and makes it easy for the people to find words in the dictionary. They actually don’t need much time to find the words. Moreover, the dictionary provides the meaning and pronunciation of thousands of words, both present and past. As for the students, the meaning and pronunciation of words are vital as they are still learning and the need something to enhance their learning. Because of that, the Oxford English Dictionary is the best choice for them to refer as it gives a really helpful support for the students and even for the teachers.




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