Author : Dion Nkomo
Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 12,78 MB
Release : 2011-06
Category : Ndebele language (Zimbabwe)
ISBN : 9783844310160
This monograph discusses pertinent issues which should considered in the production of specialiseddictionaries in African languages. Special reference is made to a prospective Ndebele Linguistic and Literary Terms Dictionary. The issues discussed include lexicographic planning, data collection, data processing, lemma selection, the provision of data categories and the utilisation of dictionary structures.The monograph demonstrates and emphasises the need for theoretical guidance in all lexicographic tasks.