Lexicographic training at the Bureau of the Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse taal

Abstract

Since 1995, the Bureau of the WAT has developed several training courses for students and other persons interested in gaining insight into and practical experience of the planning, compilation and management of a dictionary. This article summarizes the courses offered. 

Keywords: general lexicography, computer lexicography, co-operative training, dictionary typology, dictionary planning, dictionary compilation, dictionary management