Dictionary criticism and lexicographical function theory
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Sven Tarp
Abstract
This contribution discusses dictionary criticism in the light of the function theory. It starts analyzing the objective of dictionary criticism and lists eight of the most important purposes with which criticism has been made by supporters of the function theory. It then discusses the two main types of dictionary criticism, namely criticism of other authors’ dictionaries and self-criticism of one’s own dictionaries. Based on this discussion, it proceeds to a definition of the concept of dictionary criticism which is above all considered a theory-based activity, the outcome of which may be expressed in texts belonging to various genres or even kept indoors depending on the specific purpose of the criticism. Moreover, the contribution discusses the various types of knowledge required to make a comprehensive criticism, the issues which may be criticized, the overall method applied by the supporters of the function theory, and the way it could be presented in order to create debate. Finally, the contribution indicates the important role dictionary criticism has had in the development of the function theory and endorses an open and critical discussion culture within lexicography.
Abstract
This contribution discusses dictionary criticism in the light of the function theory. It starts analyzing the objective of dictionary criticism and lists eight of the most important purposes with which criticism has been made by supporters of the function theory. It then discusses the two main types of dictionary criticism, namely criticism of other authors’ dictionaries and self-criticism of one’s own dictionaries. Based on this discussion, it proceeds to a definition of the concept of dictionary criticism which is above all considered a theory-based activity, the outcome of which may be expressed in texts belonging to various genres or even kept indoors depending on the specific purpose of the criticism. Moreover, the contribution discusses the various types of knowledge required to make a comprehensive criticism, the issues which may be criticized, the overall method applied by the supporters of the function theory, and the way it could be presented in order to create debate. Finally, the contribution indicates the important role dictionary criticism has had in the development of the function theory and endorses an open and critical discussion culture within lexicography.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Inhalt V
- Einleitung 1
- The contribution of dictionary criticism to dictionary research 11
- Dictionary criticism and dictionary critics 33
- Wörterbuchkritik als Teil der Kultur- und Wissenschaftsgeschichte 51
- Methods in dictionary criticism 81
- Dictionary criticism and lexicographical function theory 113
- Wörterbuchkritik und Wörterbuchbenutzungsforschung 133
- Die Wörterbuchrezension als Textsorte? 173
- Wörterbuchrezensionen in Fachzeitschriften im deutschen Sprachraum. Ein Überblick 203
- English dictionary criticism in two lexicographical specialist journals 221
- Dictionary criticism in Scandinavian lexicographic journals. A survey 245
- A survey of dictionary reviews in Polish learned journals of linguistics 263
- Wörterbuchkritik – Allgemeine einsprachige Wörterbücher 283
- Wörterbuchkritik zu allgemeinen zweisprachigen Wörterbüchern mit Deutsch, Englisch und Französisch: eine Fallstudie 303
- Wörterbuchkritik – Phraseologische Wörterbücher 323
- Kritik von deutschen Lernerwörterbüchern 353
- Valenzwörterbücher und Wörterbuchkritik: Vorschlag zu einem lexikographischen systematischen Evaluationskatalog mit Vorund Nachanwendungen 369
- Wörterbuchkritik – Historische Wörterbücher des Deutschen 391
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Inhalt V
- Einleitung 1
- The contribution of dictionary criticism to dictionary research 11
- Dictionary criticism and dictionary critics 33
- Wörterbuchkritik als Teil der Kultur- und Wissenschaftsgeschichte 51
- Methods in dictionary criticism 81
- Dictionary criticism and lexicographical function theory 113
- Wörterbuchkritik und Wörterbuchbenutzungsforschung 133
- Die Wörterbuchrezension als Textsorte? 173
- Wörterbuchrezensionen in Fachzeitschriften im deutschen Sprachraum. Ein Überblick 203
- English dictionary criticism in two lexicographical specialist journals 221
- Dictionary criticism in Scandinavian lexicographic journals. A survey 245
- A survey of dictionary reviews in Polish learned journals of linguistics 263
- Wörterbuchkritik – Allgemeine einsprachige Wörterbücher 283
- Wörterbuchkritik zu allgemeinen zweisprachigen Wörterbüchern mit Deutsch, Englisch und Französisch: eine Fallstudie 303
- Wörterbuchkritik – Phraseologische Wörterbücher 323
- Kritik von deutschen Lernerwörterbüchern 353
- Valenzwörterbücher und Wörterbuchkritik: Vorschlag zu einem lexikographischen systematischen Evaluationskatalog mit Vorund Nachanwendungen 369
- Wörterbuchkritik – Historische Wörterbücher des Deutschen 391
