Browsing Masters Degrees (African Languages) by Title

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    • Basic emotion in Xitsonga 

      Mabunda, Cecilia Sarah (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)
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    • Basic emotion words in Sesotho 

      Mlangeni, Khatamela Christopher (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to identify the basic emotion verbs in Sesotho. Five basic emotions verb are identified: anger, anxiety, disgust, sadness, and fear. The verbs, expressions, as well as ...

    • Basic emotions in Tshivenda : a cognitive semantic analysis 

      Raphalalani, Matodzi Rebecca (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-03)
      This study presents an investigation of basic emotions in Tshivenda: A cognitive Semantics Analysis. The study starts with a literature review which shows what other scholars say about emotions. The study includes mainly ...

    • Break and bend verbs in Sesotho 

      Phindane, Pule Alexis (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The break and bend verbs in Sesotho are investigated with a view to account for the unique properties of these verbs. The study gives a full account of the predicate argument structure of break and ...

    • The break and bend verbs in Tshivenda 

      Mukwevho, Mulatedzi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The thesis is organized into five chapters: the first chapter deals with the aims of the study, the theoretical framework that has been assumed in this study as well as the organisation of the thesis. ...

    • Break and bend verbs in Xitsonga 

      Malungani, Evelyn Tintswalo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The break and bend verbs in Xitsonga forms part of the larger verb class of verbs of change of state. Such verbs show two events, i.e. a process and a transition. These verbs have been investigated in ...

    • Characterisation in isiXhosa drama with specific reference to two isiXhosa dramas 

      Nweba, Lena (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main aim of study is to investigate characterisation in two of Ngewu's dramas. Ngewu's dramas are contemporary and many scholars have not yet had time to research them. The story in the drama Amadada ...

    • Characterization in selected Xhosa novels of the 90's 

      Dokolwane, Kutala Primrose (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the portrayal of characters in four Xhosa novels of the 1990s. The objective is to found out whether or not characterization in the Xhosa novels of the 1990s improves. This is done ...

    • The classificatory system of human features in Sesotho 

      Mokhokhoba, Mamotheba Mataelo. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The classificatory system for features of humans in Sesotho has been investigated to show the unique nature of such human features. There are various models to handle the lexicon of a language and one ...

    • A comparative study of six Xhosa radio dramas 

      Makosana, Nomkhitha Ethley (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1991-11)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is based on the comparison of six Xhosa radio dramas spanning the period 1987 and 1988. The main objective is to investigate the strengths and weaknesses which manifest themselves in the dramas. ...

    • A comparison between applicative and non-applicative distransitive verbs in Xhosa 

      Dyubeni, Nandipha Nomgcobo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1993-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main aim of this study is to compare the grammatical relationship between the applicative and non-applicative ditransitive verbs in Xhosa and to establish whether they are treated similarly or ...

    • Complaints and responses in selected Tshivenda dramas 

      Phungo, Muthuphei Joseph (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: When we consider the total number of complaints, which have been used in the selected Tshivenda dramas, we find that the drama ZWO ITWA has the most complaints. i.e. 24.8% of complaints in the six ...

    • Complexity accuracy and fluency in task-based instruction for Xhosa second language at tertiary level 

      Mazwi, Ntombomzi Rose-May (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores a framework for the implementation of task-based instruction for Xhosa second language at tertiary level. Central to the task-based approach to second language learning are the goals ...

    • Complexity in adult task-based language teaching for specific purposes supporting doctor patient conversation in Xhosa 

      Smitsdorff, Lynelle (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
      The purpose of this study is to apply relevant and up-to-date theories concerning language learning and acquisition to the specific needs of second-language learners of isiXhosa in the field of health sciences through ...

    • Complexity in second language task-based syllabus design for police communication in isiXhosa 

      Du Plessis, Madele (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this thesis is to present an isiXhosa task-based syllabus design for police communication. The aim is to provide a theory-based rationale for syllabus design to teach English- and ...

    • Complexity in task-based course design for Sepedi in police interviews 

      Bergh, Petrus Lodewikus (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)
      The purpose of this study is to apply existing theories with regard to second language acquisition in a South African context, in order to address specific needs of Sepedi second language learners in the South African ...

    • Compliance-gaining requests in educational contexts in Xhosa 

      Khuzwayo, Zoleka (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This Study investigates how favor asking may be expressed in Xhosa. Both favor asking and requesting are situated in a context, where the meaning of each is necessarily driven by the way the interlocutors ...

    • The consumer advice article in Xhosa as genre-text 

      Dlepu, Seziwe Everrette (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study investigates text properties of the consumer-advice magazine article in Xhosa within the framework of the genre-based approach to literacy and writing. The view of writing as component of the ...

    • Critical evaluation of persuasive messages in Tshivenda 

      Rasila, Bernard Naledzani (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A significant amount of communication that happens in people's lives is focused on sending persuasive messages. These are messages that are intended to have an influence on other people's beliefs, ...

    • Cultural issues in Nonyana ya tshepo 

      Letlala, Bahedile David (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-04)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the aspect of culture and gender in N.S. Zulu's novel Nonyana ya tshepo (The bird of hope) (1997). The approach shall be based on the study of culture and gender representation of ...