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Feature Names and Identity in Zimbabwe
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In: Oslo Studies in Language, Vol 4, Iss 2 (2012) (2012)
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Using the Predictability Criterion for Selecting Extended Verbs for Shona Dictionaries
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In: Lexikos, Vol 8, Iss 1 (2012) (2012)
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The African Languages Research Institute: A Milestone in the Development of the Zimbabwean Languages
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In: Lexikos, Vol 17 (2011) (2011)
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Linguistic Theory in the Practical Lexicography of the African Languages
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In: Lexikos, Vol 19, Iss 0 (2011) (2011)
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Abstract: In this article, we look at the relationship between linguistics and lexicography. We specifically look at the relevance of data derived from theoretical linguistic investigations to the compilation of diction-aries in African languages. Our point of departure is that since it is language description that lies at the core of both lexicography and linguistic theory, lexicographers can improve their work by using insights from theoretically-guided linguistic investigations. Our view is that as long as lexicographers focus on words and their existence in the linguistic system, they cannot work effectively without referring to linguistic theory, consciously or unconsciously. Lexicography is not only concerned with dictionary creation, that is, with the collection of lexical units and their proper description in dictionary entries, but also with the theoretical aspects concerning the lexicon. It is necessary for dictionaries to capture all lexical interrelationships of a phonetic, morphological, syntactic or semantic nature. Drawing examples from a few dictionaries on African languages, we try to show how dictionary compilers have benefited from specific theoretical investigations in general linguistics. We look at how the different linguistic theories have contributed to the improvement in the quality of the contents of some dictionaries of African languages. Our conclusion is that there is a stronger bond between linguistic theory and lexicographic practice than is generally assumed. Ways must therefore be found to understand the various links between the two disciplines. There should be a deliberate move from mutual neglect to collaboration between the two disciplines.
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Africa; AFRICAN LANGUAGES; DICTIONARY; Germanic languages. Scandinavian languages; GRAMMATICAL CATEGORISATION; HEADWORD SELECTION; Languages and literature of Eastern Asia; LEXICAL MEANING; LEXICOGRAPHER; LEXICOGRAPHY; LINGUIST; LINGUISTIC THEORY; LINGUISTICS; Oceania; P1-1091; PD1-7159; Philology. Linguistics; PL1-8844; PRACTICAL LEXICOGRAPHY; TONE MARKING
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URL: https://doaj.org/article/37782adf96e4434eb721cc67addc28c9
https://doi.org/10.5788/19-0-175
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An Advanced Dictionary? Similarities and Differences between Duramazwi ReChiShona and Duramazwi Guru ReChiShona *
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In: Lexikos, Vol 12 (2011) (2011)
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Linguistic Variation in Shona with Special Reference to Monolingual Dictionaries*
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In: Lexikos, Vol 13 (2011) (2011)
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The Utilisation of Outer Texts in the Practical Lexicography of African Languages
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In: Lexikos, Vol 20, Iss 0 (2011) (2011)
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The Shona Corpus and the Problem of Tagging?
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In: Lexikos, Vol 10 (2011) (2011)
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To Call or Not to Call a Spade a Spade: The Dilemma of Treating 'Offensive' Terms in Duramazwi Guru reChiShona
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In: Lexikos, Vol 15, Iss 0 (2011) (2011)
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