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| − | The son of the academic [[Gerrit Dekker]] | + | The son of the academic [[Gerrit Dekker]] and Hendrina Gezina Huetinck, he completed his schooling in Potchefstroom, then obtained a degree in literature, initially becoming a Latin teacher, then lecturer in [[Afrikaans]] and [[Dutch]], before joining the ''[[Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal]]'' (''[[WAT]]'') in Stellenbosch as sub-editor. |
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | + | Besides numerous limerics, he compiled a collection of Biblical radio plays called ''[[Drie Bybelhoorspele]]'' (1972). | |
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https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Dekker | https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Dekker | ||
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Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:52, 7 August 2023
Leendert Dekker () is an academic, linguist and author.
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Biography
The son of the academic Gerrit Dekker and Hendrina Gezina Huetinck, he completed his schooling in Potchefstroom, then obtained a degree in literature, initially becoming a Latin teacher, then lecturer in Afrikaans and Dutch, before joining the Woordeboek van die Afrikaanse Taal (WAT) in Stellenbosch as sub-editor.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Besides numerous limerics, he compiled a collection of Biblical radio plays called Drie Bybelhoorspele (1972).
Sources
https://www.litnet.co.za/author/leendert-dekker/
https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Dekker
Go to the ESAT Bibliography
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