Contemporary Ukrainian explanatory lexicography 3222-LO-OG

The course aims to equip students with knowledge of the contemporary theoretical and practical foundations of Ukrainian lexicography. At the core of the teaching process is a comprehensive analysis of the academic dictionary Dictionary of the Ukrainian Language in 20 Volumes (https://sum20ua.com/).
Students learn to analyze the structure and content of dictionary entries, the system of headword units, methods of definition, and types of semantic relationships between lexemes presented in this dictionary.
The seminar format supports the development of skills in interpreting lexicographic texts, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in lexicographic analysis, and developing the ability to independently search for linguistic information in dictionaries.

Seminar – 30 hours
Individual preparation for each class – 15 hours.
Project preparation – 15 hours.
Total – approx. 60 hours (2 ECTS).

Course coordinators

Nataliia Zaika

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of the Ukrainian language at a level that enables participation in classes.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student:
- demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the main research schools in linguistics, including their origins, key representatives, and terminology (S1_W01);
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of linguistic research and its connections with other academic disciplines (S1_W03);
- demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the history and features of the Ukrainian language (S1_W04);
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of strategies and techniques used in text translation, as well as basic terminology in translation studies (S1_W05);
- search for, critically analyze, select, and utilize Ukrainian language material and scholarly works (S1_U01);
- apply theoretical frameworks appropriate to Ukrainian and comparative linguistics (S1_U02);
- formulate and solve research problems in the field of Ukrainian and comparative linguistics (S1_U05);
- consciously apply translation strategies and methods (S1_U07);
- critically evaluate their own knowledge and academic texts in the field of linguistics (S1_K01);
- adhere to ethical standards, particularly in using the work of others during the preparation of a bachelor's thesis in linguistics (S1_K03).

Assessment criteria

Requirements for course completion and eligibility for the final exam:
class participation, independent preparation of a presentation/project on a specified topic.

The final grade consists of 60% from the project grade and 40% from the final exam.

The course concludes with a written exam, where the grading criteria are presented as percentage thresholds:
98%–100% – 5! (very good with an exclamation mark)
92%–97% – 5 (very good grade)
86%–91% – 4+ (good plus grade)
78%–85% – 4 (good grade)
69%–77% – 3+ (satisfactory plus grade)
60% – 68% - 3 (satisfactory)

During the make-up exam period, students are entitled to take a test in the same format and conducted according to the same criteria as during the first exam session, provided they have passed the course.

Attendance in class is a prerequisite for passing the course and being admitted to the exam. Students are allowed 2 unexcused absences; any subsequent absences require a written excuse.
Exceeding 50% of total class time in excused and unexcused absences may result in failure of the course.

Bibliography

Materials prepared by the lteacher.

References
1. Словники України online. https://lcorp.ulif.org.ua/dictua/
2. Словник української мови в 20-ти томах. https://sum20ua.com/?wordid=0&page=0
3. Лінгвістично-інформаційні студії: праці Українського мовно-інформаційного фонду НАН України: у 5 т. / Широков В. та ін. Том 3. Тлумачна лексикографія. Книга 1: Словник української мови у двадцяти томах. / Широков В. та ін. Київ, 2018.
4. Тараненко, О. О. Новий словник української мови: Концепція і принципи укладання словника. Київ: Кам'янець-Подільський, 1996. — 172 с.
5. Українська лексикографія в загальнослов'янському контексті: теорія, практика, типологія. Ларисі Григорівні Скрипник. — Київ: Видавничий дім Дмитра Бураго, 2011.
6. Демська О. М. Вступ до лексикографії. - К.: Вид. дім «Києво-Могилянська академія», 2010. - 266 с.
7. Дубічинський В. В. Українська лексикографія: Історія, сучасність та комп’ютерні технології: Навч. посібник. – Х., 2004. – 164 с.
8. Капранов Я. В., Тронь Т. В. Основи лексикографічної теорії і практики - К. : Вид. центр КНЛУ, 2023. - 308 с.
9. Кровицька О. Українська лексикографія: теорія і практика. — Львів, 2005. — 174 с.
10. Перебийніс В.І., Сорокін В.М., Традиційна та комп’ютерна лексикографія : навч. посібник. Київ : Вид. центр КНЛУ, 2009. 218 с.
11. Словники української мови: 1596—2018 : бібліогр. покажч. / Дмитро Пилипчук [упоряд., передм.]. — Київ: Просвіта, 2020. —1067, [5] с.
12. Сніжко Н. Концепції новітніх тлумачних словників української мови та проблеми мета лексикографії. Українська мова. 2022. № 3 (83). С. 3–24.

Notes

Term 2026Z:

If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes
shall be held with the aid of distance learning tools, most likely Google
Meet and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes: