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Prolingua se bydrae tot terminologieontwikkeling in Afrikaans
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In: Lexikos, Vol 27, Pp 16-49 (2017) (2017)
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Prolingua's Contribution to Terminology Development in Afrikaans. The research problem addressed in this article deals with the isolated development of Afrikaans terminology in a multilingual dispensation. The research problem manifests itself in three ways: the need for such terminology; the sustainability thereof; and whether a single institution, such as Prolingua, could maintain such development. Prolingua, an association for English and Afrikaans language practitioners, was founded in 1950. At the time it was known as the Transvaal Association of Municipal Translators. As the name indicated, the members were mainly municipal officials. Municipal services included several services that, at the time needed bilingual terms for various areas in the workplace. The country's bilingual language policy then required terms to be translated and created for all municipal departments — suddenly there was a need for Afrikaans terms. The aim of the newly established association was, among other things, to translate, create and standardise terminology and to discuss problems with translation. Later more attention was given to terminology-related problems and the association became more inclusive and inviting for language practitioners from other institutions to join its ranks. This article deals with the need for Afrikaans terminology and gives information on the history of Prolingua and its contribution to terminology development in Afrikaans, i.e. the Prolingua term list and other products and services. The contributions made by external collaborators regarding terminology development also receive attention. Prolingua's cooperation with other institutions is discussed. The article concludes with recommendations for a way forward.
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Africa; classic origin; collaborator; cooperation; database; digitalisation; digitisation; Germanic languages. Scandinavian languages; harmonisation; language policy; language practitioner; Languages and literature of Eastern Asia; neologism; Oceania; online terminology products; P1-1091; PD1-7159; Philology. Linguistics; PL1-8844; standardisation; technical dictionary; term creation; term list; terminology; terminology development; terminology management system
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URL: https://doi.org/10.5788/27-1-1393 https://doaj.org/article/fdcc2eb8c0ea4cc2bb8420e00bb5f44a
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Terminology Development at Tertiary Institutions: A South African Perspective
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In: Lexikos, Vol 24, Pp 1-26 (2014) (2014)
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Developing Legal Terminology in African Languages as Aid to the Court Interpreter: A South African Perspective
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In: Lexikos, Vol 23, Pp 29-58 (2013) (2013)
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The Afrikaans Orthographic Rules as Guide for Other South African Languages
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In: Lexikos, Vol 23, Pp 1-28 (2013) (2013)
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The Importance of a Business Plan when Planning a Lexicographical Project Die belangrikheid van 'n sakeplan wanneer 'n leksikografiese projek beplan word
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In: Lexikos, Vol 9, Iss 1 (2012) (2012)
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National Lexicography Units: Past, Present, Future
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In: Lexikos, Vol 21, Pp 1-10 (2012) (2012)
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Lexicography, Terminography and Copyright
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In: Lexikos, Vol 8, Iss 1 (2012) (2012)
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Terminology in South Africa Terminologie in Suid-Afrika
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In: Lexikos, Vol 9, Iss 1 (2012) (2012)
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'n Vertalende vakwoordeboek van politieke terme
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In: Lexikos, Vol 13 (2011) (2011)
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National Language and Terminology Policies — A South African Perspective
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In: Lexikos, Vol 20, Iss 0 (2011) (2011)
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Terminology Management at the National Language Service
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In: Lexikos, Vol 10 (2011) (2011)
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Lexicography versus Terminography
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In: Lexikos, Vol 11 (2011) (2011)
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'n Woord van AFRILEX / A Few Words from AFRILEX
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In: Lexikos, Vol 13 (2011) (2011)
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'n Woord van AFRILEX / A Few Words from AFRILEX
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In: Lexikos, Vol 16 (2011) (2011)
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The African Association for Lexicography: After Ten Years
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In: Lexikos, Vol 15, Iss 0 (2011) (2011)
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'n Woord van AFRILEX / A Few Words from AFRILEX
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In: Lexikos, Vol 14 (2011) (2011)
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