The course outlines the theory and practice of lexicography with a view to stimulating the interest of the students in dictionary using, teaching and making. It will cover some theoretical aspects of dictionary-making, the history of the Kiswahili dictionary and the principles and
1. To give an overview of the study of Lexicography.2. To impart the skills of analyzing and differentiating the various traditions of lexicographical practices, highlighting the merits and demerits of each approach.3. To explore the principles of dictionary-making, focusing on the essential steps involved; meaning description; the nature of a typical dictionary entry; as well as the parameters of classifying dictionaries.