Master Erasmus Mundus in Lexicography

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The European Master in Lexicography (EMLEX) is targeted at students who show an avid interest in working with dictionaries and online lexicographic resources. The EMJM-EMLEX provides an international and interdisciplinary degree in Lexicography. The master's programme focuses on building expertise in theoretical and practical Lexicography, Digital Humanities, Language Technologies, Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence directed towards the needs of a changing digital and global society. The distinguishing features of the EMJM-EMLEX are its international orientation, the interaction between theory and practice, the promotion of multilingualism (languages of instruction: German and English + acquisition of other European languages), innovative approaches to teaching and learning, as well as a comprehensive mobility plan and a close link to private and social sectors. Admission requirements are a bachelor's degree in study fields such as Humanities, Language Technologies, Computational Linguistics and good knowledge of German and English. The duration of the programme is 4 semesters (120 ECTS): the 1st semester focuses on fundamentals of Lexicography, languages and soft skills. The 2nd semester is an obligatory mobility semester at one of the HEIs. The 3rd semester is dedicated to advanced modules and the internship that is held in close collaboration with public and private sector institutions. The 4th semester is dedicated to the master's thesis. The Joint Degree will be awarded by the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Université de Lorraine, Universität Hildesheim, Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem Budapest, Universidade do Minho, Università degli Studi Roma Tre und Ilia State University. The Degree Programme is supported by eight associated partner institutions and many academics from around the world.