Exploring the collocation database CCDB in the LSP classroom

Abstract

[EN] This paper presents a proposal for the integration of the collocation database CCDB in German as Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) classes at the Master’s level. The primary focus of this study is to outline a conceptual framework for its implementation in the classroom setting. The proposed approach emphasizes the importance of incorporating data-driven learning (DDL) methodologies to equip students with the necessary skills to extract insights from large language datasets. The use of corpora in language teaching and learning has been extensively researched and debated over the past few decades. The increasing integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in LSP classes has significantly contributed to advocating for the adoption of corpora in language instruction. The German database CCDB (https://corpora.ids-mannheim.de/ccdb/), based on a 2.2 billion-word subset of the German Reference Corpus, is an invaluable resource for exploring a large-scale corpus through data-driven methods. It comprises rich collocation profiles that can be utilized in LSP classes to enhance students’ linguistic competences. This study presents a teaching proposal integrated into the 'Languages and Business Relations' Master's course at the University of Aveiro.