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=='''[[Dictionary of South African English]]'''== | =='''[[Dictionary of South African English]]'''== | ||
| − | This dictionary is a project of the '''Dictionary Unit For South African English''' (DSAE) in Grahamstown and was established in 1969 (led by [[William Branford | + | This dictionary is a project of the '''Dictionary Unit For South African English''' (DSAE) in Grahamstown and was established in 1969 (led by [[William Branford|William and Jean Branford]]) to describe English as it has been spoken and written in South Africa from the late 17th century onwards. It records the meanings, spellings, pronunciations and origins of words borrowed from the many languages of South Africa, English words which have acquired particular senses here, and words coined for local phenomena. It therefore contains a significant number of words referring to local cultural practices and performative events and is a valuable aid for researchers and writers. . |
First published edition took 25 years to compile and was printed as ''[[A Dictionary of South African English on Historical Principles]]'' ([[Oxford University Press]], 1996). That edition has been out of print since 2005, but has has since been thoroughly redesigned as an open access online edition, now known simply as ''[[Dictionary of South African English]]''. The full text of the dictionary is available cost-free. | First published edition took 25 years to compile and was printed as ''[[A Dictionary of South African English on Historical Principles]]'' ([[Oxford University Press]], 1996). That edition has been out of print since 2005, but has has since been thoroughly redesigned as an open access online edition, now known simply as ''[[Dictionary of South African English]]''. The full text of the dictionary is available cost-free. | ||
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The DBNL (De Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren) website
A website on the Dutch literature, language and culture, founded in 1999 by De Maatschappij der Nederlandse Letterkunde.
Website: http://www.dbnl.org/index.php
Delpher
A Dutch search engine, developed by the Koninklijke Bibliotheek in the Netherlands, giving access to information about literature, language and culture in millions of Dutch newspapers, books and journals, that are held in the collections of Dutch diverse research institutions, universities, libraries, archives and museums.
Website: http://www.delpher.nl
Dictionary of South African English
This dictionary is a project of the Dictionary Unit For South African English (DSAE) in Grahamstown and was established in 1969 (led by William and Jean Branford) to describe English as it has been spoken and written in South Africa from the late 17th century onwards. It records the meanings, spellings, pronunciations and origins of words borrowed from the many languages of South Africa, English words which have acquired particular senses here, and words coined for local phenomena. It therefore contains a significant number of words referring to local cultural practices and performative events and is a valuable aid for researchers and writers. .
First published edition took 25 years to compile and was printed as A Dictionary of South African English on Historical Principles (Oxford University Press, 1996). That edition has been out of print since 2005, but has has since been thoroughly redesigned as an open access online edition, now known simply as Dictionary of South African English. The full text of the dictionary is available cost-free.
The website address: https://dsae.co.za/.
Drama Online
A British website providing access to a vast collection of new and classic works, providing contextual and critical background through scholarly works and practical guides, with filmed live performances, film adaptations, and audio plays, intended to serve the teaching needs for theatre studies, literature courses and drama schools.
It currently features over 2,500 playtexts from 1,000 playwrights, 400 audio plays, 300 hours of video, and 370 scholarly books.
Website: https://www.dramaonlinelibrary.com/about
Drypigment.net
Subtitled, "Information about historic theaters, scenic art and stage machinery", it is a website providing information about all kinds of technical matters regarding theatre.
Website: http://drypigment.net
The Durban Live website
A website that provides an online guide to Durban clubs, pubs, restaurants, theatres, art galleries and more. Featuring urban content from Durban writers and artists. Website address is: http://www.durbanlive.com/
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