Lexicom – an intensive workshop in lexicography and lexical computing
basic information
dates: 13–17 June 2022
location: Telč, Czech Republic
organizer: Lexical Computing
registration limit: 20 participants
programme
Have a look at the sample programme. The final programme, reflecting developments in the field, will be published later.
lecturers and invited speakers
The course will be led by Michael Rundell, Miloš Jakubíček and Vojtěch Kovář.
The guest lecturer for this year will be announced soon.
venue
The Workshop will be held in Panský dvůr Telč, a guest house close to the historic centre of Telč. The town Telč is well known for its town square surrounded by well-conserved Renaissance and Baroque houses with high gables and linked by a continuous arcade. The Historic Centre of Telč is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
included in the fee
The fee includes 1-year access to Sketch Engine, tuition, 5 lunches and refreshments during coffee breaks. Accommodation can be reserved during the registration. The participants are responsible for their travel expenses and other costs.
cancellations
We appreciate that the unique circumstances this year may discourage you from registering for the Workshop. We are therefore aiming to be as flexible as possible with our cancellation policy. Consequently, if you have to cancel your registration at any time up to 20th May 2022, there will be no cancellation charge and your Lexicom fee will be refunded in full.
Cancellations received after 20 May 2022 will be subject to a 330 EUR cancellation fee (incl. VAT). All cancellations must be sent in writing via e-mail to info@lexicom.courses. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the event before 20 May 2022, in which case participants who have already registered will be entitled to a full refund.
reduced rates
Participants from these countries qualify for the mid- and low-income country discount.
#StandWithUkraine
Following the war events in Ukraine, participants from Russia and Russian-occupied territories including Belarus may not participate in Lexicom events.
Instead we offer three free places for participants from Ukraine.
group discount
Participants from the same institution or company will receive a 30% discount for the second and any additional participant.
| Fees | rate |
|---|---|
| high-income country | 1,490 EUR |
| mid-income country | 1,195 EUR |
| low-income country | 995 EUR |
| student: high-income country | 995 EUR |
| student: mid-income country | 865 EUR |
| student low-income country | 745 EUR |
all prices include VAT
COVID measures
- Extended cancellation period without a penalty. See Cancellations. Any cancellation by the participant after the date is subject to the cancellation fee irrespective of the reason.
- Face masks, COVID tests and social distancing measures will be in place at the venue depending on the requirements at the time of the event.
- In order to ensure social distancing, we limit the number of places on the course to 20.
accommodation
Rooms (with breakfast) will be available in the Panský dvůr guest house. Accommodation is not included in the price and can be reserved during the registration. Participants can also decide to book accommodation themselves.
accommodation prices
Standard room
Single ensuite, including breakfast
EUR 70 per night
EUR 350 for 5 nights (Sunday 12 June – Friday 17 June)
These accommodation options can be selected in the registration form.
All prices include VAT.
travel information
The participants should reach Brno (or Jihlava), Czech Republic on Sunday 12 June. The most convenient airport is the Vienna International Airport with Prague Airport as the less convenient option.
A coach leaving Brno at 5:30 PM, going via Jihlava at 6:45 PM will take participants to Telč on Sunday 12 June.
from Vienna Airport
▶︎ Direct coaches to Brno
Coaches are operated by RegioJet and FlixBus with journey times of 2h40mins and 2h respectively. They go directly between the airport and Brno.
▶︎ Trains to Brno
Trains operated by RegioJet or Czech Railways (with a transfer at the Vienna Main Station) connect the airport and Brno. The total journey time including the transfer is 2 hours.
from Prague Airport
You should use public transport (busses or taxi) to reach the Prague coach station Florenc (approx 45 mins). Then take a RegioJet coach to reach Jihlava (1h30mins journey time). Allow about 3 hours for the whole journey from the airport.
other options
Alternative options to reach Brno:
By air
Brno airport
At the time of writing this, the only operator was Ryanair with a service between London Stansted and Brno.
Bratislava Airport (140 km to Brno, approx 2h journey time to Brno)
There are buses and trains from Bratislava train station and coach station to Brno.
By train
There are frequent trains between Vienna Main Station (Hauptbahnhof) and Brno, the journey time is 1h30m. Vienna can be reached by train from many international locations.
By coach
Flixbus and RegioJet operate coach services connecting Brno and many close as well as distant European destinations.
