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Since 1994 we have seen the arrival of two immensely impressive internet-linked arts initiatives of importance to theatre researchers, both initiated through the offices of charismatic figures in the arts world – arts administrator, activist and playwright [[Mike van Graan]]’s [[Artslink]] network and Afrikaans novelist, mentor and theoretician [[Etienne van Heerden]]’s  [[LitNet]] (now also in English). Both these initiatives have grown way beyond the original intention, bursting with categories, covering most literary and art forms and most theoretical perspectives.  
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''[[LitNet]]'' is an online journal of the arts, published in Stellenbosch.  
  
  
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== LitNet ==
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Note spelling: Sometimes wrongly written '''''[[Litnet]]'''''.
  
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==About ''[[LitNet]]''==
  
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LitNet is an independent journal on the Internet and a joint venture of Ligitprops 3042 BK and 24.com with [[Etienne van Heerden]] as founder-editor.  
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It was founded in 1999 by [[Afrikaans]] novelist, mentor and theoretician [[Etienne van Heerden]] and went live on 11 January 1999. In September 2006 the site moved to a new platform.  
  
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The LitNet Management Committee consists of [[Etienne van Heerden]], professor in the School of Languages and Literatures at the University of Cape Town and [[Russel Hanley]], commercial general Manager of Media24 Digital.  
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Besides its current online version, [[LitNet]]'s material is available in two archives: Archive 1 (1999–2006) en Archive 2 (2006–2011) through its website at '''http://www.litnet.co.za/'''
  
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LitNet went online on 11 January 1999 and moved to a new platform in September 2006. Access the pre September 2006 LitNet here.
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Besides many subsections, ranging from news items and reviews to blogs and commentary on the arts and theatre, social issues, politics and many other matter, the journal also has a specific section for academic publication in [[Afrikaans]], called [[LitNet Akademies]] ([[LitNet Academic]]).
  
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The LitNet Mission Statement
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Though publishing mainly in [[Afrikaans]], the journal also places contributions in [[English]] and [[Dutch]].
  
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LitNet aims to provide a robust virtual home to culture lovers and to stay ahead as the leading South African multicultural online journal. As a broad cultural journal with an Afrikaans speaking heart but an openness to a multicultural environment and living space, it accommodates other languages such as Xhosa, English and Dutch. Now firmly established within the Afrikaans environment, LitNet is committed to growing its English and African language content. Because of its legitimacy within its niche market, its marriage to established publishers, Arts Festivals and other cultural institutions, as well as its unique texture and sound and conservative expenditure, LitNet is set to keep on growing as a space for new writing and vigorous socio-cultural opinion. Combining popular interactivity with quality content establishes LitNet as a home for the homegrown philosopher and the more highbrow intellectual.
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== [[LitNet Akademies]] ==
  
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Begun in 2007, ''[[LitNet Akademies]]'' ("''[[LitNet Academic]]''") (ISSN 1995-5928) is a subsection of ''[[LitNet]]'' and an [[Accreditation of academic journals|accredited]] online academic journal which publishes [[Afrikaans]] research articles in all academic fields. The key aim is to encourage publication in [[Afrikaans]].
  
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Specifically aimed at promoting publication of academic work in Afrikaans by creating an web-based e-journal for the purpose. This has already been [[Accreditation of academic journals|accredited]] by the [[Department of National Education]] for subsidy purposes and Van Heerden has secured substantial funding via the [[Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans]], which means that, on top of the subsidy, the writer of a peer-reviewed article on [[LitNet Akademies]] will receive payment to further their research and [[LitNet Akademies]] does not charge page fees.
  
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== LitNet Akademies ==
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The online journal publishes [[Afrikaans]] research in a range of disciplines Under the Humanities are included history, psychology, the performing and fine arts,  and literature. The advisory board consists of academics from South Africa, the UK and the Netherlands. The journal is published as a subsection of the larger website, and for the first four years in fact there was not even a separate section. However, from 2007 onwards such articles are placed under the rubric [[LitNet Akademies]], with one or two articles appearing at a time.
  
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'''LitNet Akademies''' ("LitNet Academic") (ISSN 1995-5928) is a subsection of LitNet and an [[Accreditation of academic journals|accredited]] online academic journal which publishes Afrikaans research articles in all academic fields. The key aim is to encourage publication in Afrikaans.
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==[[LitNet-Skrywersalbum]]==
  
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It was launched in 2008?*, initially edited by [[Etienne van Heerden]] and **, later (2009) by [[Francis Galloway]]. Specifically aimed at promoting publication of academic work in Afrikaans by creating an web-based e-journal for the purpose. This has already been [[Accreditation of academic journals|accredited]] by the [[Department of National Education]] for subsidy purposes and Van Heerden has secured substantial funding via the [[Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans]], which means that, on top of the subsidy, the writer of a peer-reviewed article on LitNet Akademies will receive R8 000 to further their research. LitNet Akademies will not be charging any page fees. The online journal will publish Afrikaans research in the humanities, such as history, psychology and literature. The advisory board consists of academics from South Africa, the UK and the Netherlands. The journal is published as a subsection of the larger website, and for the first four years in fact there was not even a separate section. However, from 2007 onwards such articles are placed under the rubric LitNet Aakademies, with one or two articles appearing at a time.
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''[[LitNet]]'''s comprehensive biographical encyclopaedia, compiled and published online in association with  the [[ATKV]] and [[NALN]], managed and largely written  by [[Erika Terblanche]] since August 2007.
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Also known as the [[Afrikaanse Skrywersalbum]] or [[LitNet|ATKV|LitNet-Skrywersalbum]].
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See: http://www.litnet.co.za/category/boeke-skrywers/atkv-skrywersalbum/
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== [[LitNet-dramaspens]]==
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Also referred to simply as '''[[LitNet-spens]]''' ("[[Litnet]] pantry").
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The [[LitNet-dramaspens]] ("[[LitNet]]" drama pantry") is an online, open access site where unpublished [[Afrikaans]] texts for the performing arts stored. While the texts are open to access, any arrangements for performance or publication must be undertaken with the designated copy- and/or performance rights holder.
  
 
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http://www.litnet.co.za/category/boeke-skrywers/atkv-skrywersalbum/
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https://www.litnet.co.za/litnet-spens/
  
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Latest revision as of 06:08, 6 February 2024

LitNet is an online journal of the arts, published in Stellenbosch.


Note spelling: Sometimes wrongly written Litnet.

About LitNet

It was founded in 1999 by Afrikaans novelist, mentor and theoretician Etienne van Heerden and went live on 11 January 1999. In September 2006 the site moved to a new platform.

Besides its current online version, LitNet's material is available in two archives: Archive 1 (1999–2006) en Archive 2 (2006–2011) through its website at http://www.litnet.co.za/

Besides many subsections, ranging from news items and reviews to blogs and commentary on the arts and theatre, social issues, politics and many other matter, the journal also has a specific section for academic publication in Afrikaans, called LitNet Akademies (LitNet Academic).

Though publishing mainly in Afrikaans, the journal also places contributions in English and Dutch.

LitNet Akademies

Begun in 2007, LitNet Akademies ("LitNet Academic") (ISSN 1995-5928) is a subsection of LitNet and an accredited online academic journal which publishes Afrikaans research articles in all academic fields. The key aim is to encourage publication in Afrikaans.

Specifically aimed at promoting publication of academic work in Afrikaans by creating an web-based e-journal for the purpose. This has already been accredited by the Department of National Education for subsidy purposes and Van Heerden has secured substantial funding via the Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans, which means that, on top of the subsidy, the writer of a peer-reviewed article on LitNet Akademies will receive payment to further their research and LitNet Akademies does not charge page fees.

The online journal publishes Afrikaans research in a range of disciplines Under the Humanities are included history, psychology, the performing and fine arts, and literature. The advisory board consists of academics from South Africa, the UK and the Netherlands. The journal is published as a subsection of the larger website, and for the first four years in fact there was not even a separate section. However, from 2007 onwards such articles are placed under the rubric LitNet Akademies, with one or two articles appearing at a time.

LitNet-Skrywersalbum

LitNet's comprehensive biographical encyclopaedia, compiled and published online in association with the ATKV and NALN, managed and largely written by Erika Terblanche since August 2007.

Also known as the Afrikaanse Skrywersalbum or ATKV|LitNet-Skrywersalbum.

See: http://www.litnet.co.za/category/boeke-skrywers/atkv-skrywersalbum/

LitNet-dramaspens

Also referred to simply as LitNet-spens ("Litnet pantry").

The LitNet-dramaspens ("LitNet" drama pantry") is an online, open access site where unpublished Afrikaans texts for the performing arts stored. While the texts are open to access, any arrangements for performance or publication must be undertaken with the designated copy- and/or performance rights holder.

Sources

http://www.litnet.co.za/

http://www.litnet.co.za/category/boeke-skrywers/atkv-skrywersalbum/

https://www.litnet.co.za/litnet-spens/


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