Do We Need a (New) Theory of Lexicography?

In the current transition from printed to electronic dictionaries the question has been raised whether we need a new theory of lexicography that may guide the conception and production of lexicographical e-tools or if we can use the theories already developed in the era of printed works. In order to...

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Autor principal:	Sven Tarp
Formato:	article
Lenguaje:	AF DE EN FR NL
Publicado:	Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal-WAT 2012
Materias:	lexicography lexicographical theory concept of lexicographical theory function theory academic status of lexicography interdisciplinary vocation of lexicography dictionaries consultation tools information science Philology. Linguistics P1-1091 Languages and literature of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania PL1-8844 Germanic languages. Scandinavian languages PD1-7159
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:587f1b58cce9453c864823512d2246d42021-12-03T07:13:07ZDo We Need a (New) Theory of Lexicography?10.5788/22-1-10101684-49042224-0039https://doaj.org/article/587f1b58cce9453c864823512d2246d42012-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://lexikos.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/1010https://doaj.org/toc/1684-4904https://doaj.org/toc/2224-0039In the current transition from printed to electronic dictionaries the question has been raised whether we need a new theory of lexicography that may guide the conception and production of lexicographical e-tools or if we can use the theories already developed in the era of printed works. In order to answer this question the article first of all discusses the question whether a lexicographical theory exists, is possible at all or even wanted. It shows that the various approaches to this question are mainly due to the fact that the very concept of theory is widely disputed within lexicographical circles. In this respect, it briefly discusses the Anglo-Saxon academic tradition according to which science is only related to natural phenomena and where all other phenomena are referred to the spheres of art and craft, and it shows that this tradition is widely opposed by the traditions in other parts of the world. Upon this basis, the article shows that a lexicographical theory is not only possible but that various highly useful theories already exist. Finally, it claims that these theories, especially the ones that are not only focusing on the printed dictionary form, should not be rejected but should be further enhanced and improved in close interaction between lexicography and other consultation disciplines within the broad area of information science.Sven TarpWoordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal-WATarticlelexicographylexicographical theoryconcept of lexicographical theoryfunction theoryacademic status of lexicographyinterdisciplinary vocation of lexicographydictionariesconsultation toolsinformation sciencePhilology. LinguisticsP1-1091Languages and literature of Eastern Asia, Africa, OceaniaPL1-8844Germanic languages. Scandinavian languagesPD1-7159AFDEENFRNLLexikos, Vol 22, Pp 321-332 (2012)
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topic	lexicography lexicographical theory concept of lexicographical theory function theory academic status of lexicography interdisciplinary vocation of lexicography dictionaries consultation tools information science Philology. Linguistics P1-1091 Languages and literature of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania PL1-8844 Germanic languages. Scandinavian languages PD1-7159
spellingShingle	lexicography lexicographical theory concept of lexicographical theory function theory academic status of lexicography interdisciplinary vocation of lexicography dictionaries consultation tools information science Philology. Linguistics P1-1091 Languages and literature of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania PL1-8844 Germanic languages. Scandinavian languages PD1-7159 Sven Tarp Do We Need a (New) Theory of Lexicography?
description	In the current transition from printed to electronic dictionaries the question has been raised whether we need a new theory of lexicography that may guide the conception and production of lexicographical e-tools or if we can use the theories already developed in the era of printed works. In order to answer this question the article first of all discusses the question whether a lexicographical theory exists, is possible at all or even wanted. It shows that the various approaches to this question are mainly due to the fact that the very concept of theory is widely disputed within lexicographical circles. In this respect, it briefly discusses the Anglo-Saxon academic tradition according to which science is only related to natural phenomena and where all other phenomena are referred to the spheres of art and craft, and it shows that this tradition is widely opposed by the traditions in other parts of the world. Upon this basis, the article shows that a lexicographical theory is not only possible but that various highly useful theories already exist. Finally, it claims that these theories, especially the ones that are not only focusing on the printed dictionary form, should not be rejected but should be further enhanced and improved in close interaction between lexicography and other consultation disciplines within the broad area of information science.
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Do We Need a (New) Theory of Lexicography?

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