Innovative Approaches in the Training of Lexicographers

  • D.J. van Schalkwyk Bureau of the Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Keywords: pre-training, qualities, in-service training, strategic planning, management, production norms, necessity, courses, general lexicography, computerized lexicography, monitoring, lexicographic teamwork, performance management system, results, interest

Abstract

The following questions are addressed in this paper: (a)   What should the nature of the pre-training of the prospective lexicographer be in order to give him or her the necessary basis to be successfully trained as a practising lexicographer? (b)   What qualities should the prospective lexicographer have if he or she wants to succeed as a lexicographer? (c)   What kind of in-service training should the trainee lexicographer undergo if he or she wishes to become able in and make a success of this occupation as quickly as possible?  
How to Cite
van Schalkwyk, D. (1). Innovative Approaches in the Training of Lexicographers. Lexikos, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5788/5-1-1069
Section
Lexikovaria/Lexicovaria