Masters Degrees (Afrikaans and Dutch)

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    'n Analise van die selfoon-WAT : 'n grondslag vir die verbetering van selfoonwoordeboeke
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03) Du Plessis, Andre Henny; Gouws, R. H.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Afrikaans and Dutch.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Modern technological advances create a lexicographic shift from primarily printed dictionaries to electronic dictionaries or reference works. This shift influences both practical and theoretical lexicography and culminates in the field of e-lexicography. Within the field of e-lexicography the possibilities for new research avenues are formed which are based on i) new lexicographic products that need to satisfy a range of new users, and ii) adapting existing products to the electronic sphere in order to satisfy new and existing users. Furthermore, the rise of mobile phone and smartphone usage (in South Africa) provides the opportunity for lexicographers to exploit a new market. Therefore the demand for mobile lexicographic tools cannot be undervalued, especially in an era where the mobile phone plays such an immense role in a user’s day-to-day activities. This also applies to Afrikaans dictionaries, dictionary users and lexicographers. Unfortunately no fully functional Afrikaans mobile dictionary currently exists. This study focuses on the mobile phone versions of current Afrikaans dictionaries, especially the mobile WAT (Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal). The aim of this study is to highlight the shortcomings of this (and possibly) other mobile dictionaries. The lack of theories for the development and evaluation of electronic dictionaries is also problematic in the sense that an analysis of any mobile dictionary needs to be based on a sound theoretical framework. Therefore this study also investigates theories that are applicable for an analysis of electronic dictionaries. The Afrikaans mobile dictionaries are practically tested with the identified theoretical criteria. These analyses lead to the formulation of guidelines and recommendations for the improvement of mobile dictionaries. These recommendations form the preliminary work or foundation for the creation of an eventual model for mobile dictionary development and design. Finally, this study aims to shed light on the fundamental problems that impede the lexicographic and development process of mobile dictionary design in South Africa. Further research possibilities within the field of e-lexicography are also presented where applicable.