Ondersoek na 'n model vir die opleiding van leksikograwe vir verklarende woordeboeke

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:In the past work on theoretical lexicography was often done simply incidentally,usually flowing from research in pure linguistics. In the course of time theoreticallexicography and the compilation of dictionaries developed into a fully fledgeddiscipline. The successful lexicographer requires particular characteristics andskills of a high quality. It appears from discussions with editors of dictionariesthat even the best academic training does not necessarily produce an excellentlexicographer, as the compilation of dictionaries is a process that requires theskilful integration of theory, practice and language intuition.This study has tried to identify the knowledge, characteristics and skills that arenecessary in order to train prospective lexicographers. An attempt has beenmade, by way of a selective literature review and conducting interviews withpeople engaged in the practice of lexicography, to design a model for the trainingof lexicographers.The study has shown that the training of lexicographers should not focus only onthe theoretical aspects, but that in-service training or experience with a publisherof dictionaries is very important. A proposal is made on the subjects that shouldreceive attention in the training of lexicographers. As part of the training modelevery prospective lexicographer should receive grounding in the development ofmanagement skills. A model for the compilation of dictionaries should emphasisethe importance of a well thought-through conceptualisation of a plan for adictionary as part of the lexicographical process. Lexicographers should betrained in the lexicographical process, from the collection of data to thepreparation of the dictionary for publication. The purpose of the dictionary shouldalso be identified as part of the planning phase. Prospective lexicographers must,among other things, build up an extensive knowledge of metalexicography, thegeneral theory of lexicography, the management and planning of a dictionaryproject, the lexicographical process (from the collection of data to the publication and evaluation of dictionaries), aspects regarding the theories of semantics,morphology, phonology and syntax, and computer lexicography.Finally, a recommendation is made that certain components of lexicographytraining should also be undertaken at technikons rather than only at universities -this proposition should be researched further.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University