LSP Lexicography or Terminography? The lexicographer's point of view

Henning Bergenholtz, Sven Tarp

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Abstract

The dividing line between specialised lexicography and terminography is non-existent. The focus of preparing dictionaries for a particular subject-field should be the needs of its user group in specific situations. This is catered for by the modern theory of dictionary functions and includes the introduction of subject-field components in dictionaries. Dictionary functions are communication-orientated or cognition-orientated, and the lexicographers must identify the relevant functions and select and present the data so that the dictionary satisfies the needs of the users.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpecialised Dictionaries for Learners
EditorsPedro A. Fuertes-Olivera
Number of pages11
Place of publicationBerlin
PublisherDe Gruyter
Publication date2010
Pages27-37
ISBN (Print)978-3-11-023132-8
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-11-023133-5
Publication statusPublished - 2010
SeriesLexicographica: Series Maior
Volume136
ISSN0175-9264

Keywords

  • leksikografi
  • terminology
  • terminography
  • LSP lexicography
  • dictionary
  • lexicon

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