lexicography is the art of writing words in dictionary format. Professional linguists research, write, compile and edit special books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias or various other reference texts. Interested candidates should obtain Master's or Doctoral degree in English or any other concerned language. It is a desk job a lexicograph must have in-depth knowledge of the subject that he is handling. Though it is not a very paying career — starting salary is Rs15,000, this goes up with years of experience. Colleges to study are:
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Punjabi University : Department of linguistics and Punjabi lexicography, Patiala. Courses:
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M Phil linguistics and lexicography,
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M.A. linguistics and lexicography
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Deccan College, Post-Graduate and Research Institute: Department of Sanskrit and lexicography, Pune. Course: MA Sanskrit and lexicography, PhD Sanskrit and lexicography
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Jawaharlal Nehru University: Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, New Delhi. Course: Jawaharlal Nehru University: Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, New Delhi
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School of Tamil and Dravidian languages, University of Madras. Course: Specialisation in lexicography