The EMLEX is designed for all those interested in acquiring theoretical and practical expertise in the Field of Lexicography and who have a special interest in linguistics, translation, terminology, language teaching, digital preservation of lexicographic heritage, development of print and electronic/digital lexicographic resources, natural language processing and the development of linguistic solutions in digital communication.
The EMLEX is an international study programme that:
- promotes international and interdisciplinary training of lexicographers (unique teaching programme in Europe);
- allows for the development of skills in theoretical and practical lexicography on international level;
- encourages the acquisition of cultural and language competencies of the language(s) and culture(s) of the
countries of the Consortium HEI; - promotes the contact with different research methodologies in different international academic contexts;
- supports the integration of students in real work settings.
UNIVERSITY OF MINHO
BRAGA – The Portuguese Rome
Idioms related to BRAGA:
- Mais velho/velha que a Sé de Braga
The expression Mais velho/velha que a Sé de Braga (Older than the Cathedral of Braga) is used when classifying something as extremely old, usually in a hyperbolic tone. The explanation behind the expression is the fact that the Cathedral of Braga is the oldest in Portugal, the archdiocese of Braga is the oldest in the country, and the Cathedral is more than 8 centuries.
- És de Braga?
Whenever someone leaves a door open, it is common to use the expression És de Braga! (You’re from Braga!). One explanation is related to the “Arco da Porta Nova” (“Arch of the New Gate”), the Baroque and Neoclassical arch that is a landmark of Braga’s architecture. Since this ‘gate’ has never had a door, someone who in some specific context leaves a door open, will hear the expression “És de Braga!”.