Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache (IDS)
The
Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache (IDS)
editThe Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache (IDS) in Mannheim has been the central scientific institution for the documentation and research of the German language in the present and recent history since 1964. It is a member of the Leibniz-Gemeinschaft and is jointly supported by the federal government and all 16 federal states with the special participation of the state of Baden-Württemberg[1][3].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the IDS is to research and document the German language in both its spoken and written forms. Schlüsselprojekte include the analysis of language change, the study of German in the European language area, and the development of language databases and machine-readable text collections[1][2].
The institute places great emphasis on interdisciplinary research and the provision of research infrastructures for the professional community. It offers libraries, archives and documentations that are also available to external scientists[1][5].
Services and Products
edit- Forschungsprojekte: Long-term projects that explore language change and German in the European context.
- Forschungsinfrastrukturen: Libraries, archives, and machine-readable text collections.
- Vortragsveranstaltungen: Conferences and colloquia for Germanists and those interested in language[1][2].
Sustainability and Initiatives
editInformation on specific sustainability goals or initiatives of the IDS is not available. However, the IDS is part of the Leibniz-Gemeinschaft, which is committed to promoting science and society.
Additional Information
editThe IDS is an important research institute with over 120 scientific staff and broad support from the Leibniz-Gemeinschaft. It plays a central role in German language research and offers a comprehensive network for scientists and those interested in language[5].
