A Ph.D. in Lexicography is typically a 4-6 year program that provides advanced training in the theory, methodology, and practice of dictionary-making. Topics include corpus linguistics, historical lexicography, linguistic analysis, semantic description, and the use of computational tools in lexicographic work are all covered in the program. Students carry out original research to further the scientific understanding of lexical semantics, the production of novel dictionary goods and services, and the evolution of vocabularies—often in partnership with publishing houses, language academies, or research institutes. Graduates of this program are equipped for jobs in corpus linguistics, language planning, academic lexicography, dictionary editing, and large-scale dictionary project management. They can use their knowledge to document endangered languages, conserve linguistic history, and produce reference materials that improve communication, language learning, and knowledge dissemination.
