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Not mere lexicographic cosmetics : the compilation and structural features of Isichazamazwi SezoMculo
(Bureau of the WAT, 2009)
This article offers a brief overview of the compilation of the Ndebele music terms dictionary, Isichazamazwi SezoMculo (henceforth the ISM), paying particular attention to its structural features. It emphasises that the ...
The utilisation of outer texts in the practical lexicography of African languages
(Bureau of the WAT, 2011)
In this article, an analysis of the utilisation of outer texts in recently compiled dictionaries of African languages is presented. The analysis is undertaken in the context of an upsurge of the compilation of dictionaries ...
Affirming a role for specialised dictionaries in indigenous African languages
(Bureau of the WAT, 2010)
One of the main problems facing speakers and language practitioners of indigenous African languages is the shortage of appropriate dictionaries for a variety of purposes. This lack results in users consulting any available ...
The Tshivenda–English Thalusamaipfi/Dictionary as a product of South African lexicographic processes
(Bureau of the WAT, 2010)
The publication of a dictionary is regarded as the result of a lexicographic process.
Three subtypes of a lexicographic process have been noted, namely the primary comprehensive,
the secondary comprehensive and the ...
The compilation of multilingual concept literacy glossaries at the University of Cape Town : a lexicographical function theoretical approach
(Bureau of the WAT, 2011)
This article proposes a lexicographical approach to the compilation of multilingual concept literacy glossaries which may play a very important role in supporting students at institutions of higher education. In order to ...
The metalexicographical contribution of Pedro A. Fuertes-Olivera and Ascensión Arribas-Bano's Pedagogical Specialised Lexicography: a critical review
(Bureau of the WAT, 2009)
This article attempts to give a critical review of Pedro A. Fuertes-Olivera and Ascensión Arribas-Baño's Pedagogical Specialised Lexicography. It evaluates the book in view of the available metalexicographical literature ...
Towards a lexicographical intervention in the acquisition and use of English in Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study considers a lexicographical intervention in the acquisition and use of English in
Zimbabwe. English is the country’s sole official language. This means that it dominates all
the other languages ...
The microstructure of Isichazamazwi SesiNdebele
(Bureau of the WAT, 2009)
This article analyses the microstructure of Isichazamazwi SesiNdebele. The analysis takes place on two levels: the level of availability of information and the level of accessibility of the available information to dictionary ...
Towards a theoretical model for LSP lexicography in Ndebele with special reference to a dictionary of linguistic and literary terms
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
This thesis discusses pertinent issues which should be taken into account in the production of
LSP dictionaries in Ndebele. Special reference is made to a prospective Ndebele Linguistic
and Literary Terms Dictionary, ...