Browsing Masters Degrees (African Languages) by Title

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    • Gender and culture in the novel Ukuqhawuka kwembeleko 

      Finini, Cyntheria Nozipho (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of this study is to examine culture and gender in the Xhosa novel, Ukuqhawuka kwembeleko, which was one of the popular novels in the 1980s. The novel is about forced marriages, but the ...

    • Gender and culture in the Xhosa novel 

      Simani, Nobathembu Alicia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines gender and culture in L.L. Ngewu's novel, Koda kube nini na? The aim is to examine the influence of culture on how women and men as characters are portrayed. The study is motivated ...

    • A genre analysis of South African female celebrities in isiXhosa texts 

      Jali, Nomfundo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research work has put into practice the theoretical framework of text construction advanced by Grabe and Kaplan (1996) for the analysis of South African female celebrities' texts in Xhosa. Theoretical ...

    • A genre-based analysis of the society issue magazine text in Sesotho 

      Kathekiso, J. M. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores the text-linguistic and genre-analytic properties of Sesotho magazine texts on society issues. In particular, the model of text construction postulated by Grabe and Kaplan (1996) is ...

    • A genre-based approach to teaching writing across the curriculum in Siswati in South African schools 

      Khanyile, Busie Minah (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Linguistic scholars have been exploring an effective, contextual and multidisciplinary approach to language education, following the global increase in multilingual societies. This study aims to explore ...

    • A genre-based approach to the analysis of sports celebrity texts in Xhosa 

      Ganca, Zanodumo Victor (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores the nature of writing instruction which can improve the writing skills of learners as it also takes into account the learners needs. The main aim is to apply the genrebased approach ...

    • A genre-based pedagogical approach to teaching writing with reference to isiZulu texts 

      Zondi, Wilson Thembinkosi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This assignment examines isiZulu texts within the framework of text-linguistic theories by various scholars and researchers, which illustrate linguistic elements that can be incorporated into the ...

    • A genre-theoretic analysis of human rights texts in Xhosa 

      Mavela, Xolani Shadrack (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-04)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis employs the theoretical framework of text construction advanced by Grabe and Kaplan (1996) for the analysis of human rights magazine texts in isiXhosa. The theory employed in this study ...

    • A genre-theoretic analysis of sports articles in Tshivenda 

      Munyai, Ndwamato Robert (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-04)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis employs the theoretical framework of text construction advanced by Grabe and Kaplan (1996) for the analysis of sports articles in BONA magazine. The theory employed in this study includes ...

    • A genre-theoretic analysis of sports texts in Sepedi 

      Maruma, Mamalatswa Walburga (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study utilises the theoretical framework of text construction developed by Grabe and Kaplan (1996) for the analysis of Sepedi sports articles from Bona Magazine. This includes linguistic elements ...

    • A genre-theoretic analysis of texts of government speeches in Sepedi 

      Pole, Tlou Gilbert (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study assumes the theoretical framework of text construction as advanced by Grabe and Kaplan (1996) for the analysis of Sepedi texts of government speeches from the magazine: ANC TODAY. The theory ...

    • A genre-theoretic approach to media texts in isiXhosa for teaching academic literacy in secondary school 

      Xeketwana, Andreas Simthembile (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-11)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The development of advanced academic literacy skills during primary and secondary schooling has been well researched as a crucial factor in achieving educational success and improving subsequent opportunities ...

    • Ijenda namasiko kumanoveli wesiZulu 

      Malaza, Thembekile Gladys (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the portrayal of women characters in two postcolonial Zulu novels: Asikho ndawo bakithi (1996) and Itshwe/e lempangele (1998). The study is approached from a feminist theoretical ...

    • Images of women in Unyana womntu 

      Matshoba, Linda Cecil (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-04)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the role of women in the Xhosa novel, Unyana Womntu, written by Saule. The main aim is to investigate how images of women have developed or deteriorated as a result of the changes ...

    • Imiba yentlalo nenkcubeko kwizibongo zeenkosi ezintathu zamaxhosa 

      Mbambo, Mncedi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the socio-cultural issues in the praise poems of three Xhosa chiefs, namely, Nkosi Whyte Lent Mbali Maqoma of the amaJingqi, Nkosi Doyle Mpuhle Jongilanga of Dushane of Ndlambe and ...

    • Imixholo yentlalo nopolitiko kwisihobe sikashasha 

      Sibula, Pumlani Merrington (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study of socio-political issues examines Shasha's poetry. Chapter One is the introduction of this study and states the central aim of the study, the scope of the study, as well as the thematic ...

    • Impixano njengoyena ndoqo kwidrama yesixhosa 

      Mtsotsoyi, Edith Ntombizodwa (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to explore conflict in the two dramas under study. Conflict is one of the cornerstones of drama and it is the most significant element of plot. An investigation is done of the two ...

    • Implicit argument constructions in Venda 

      Tshithukhe, Azwihangwisi Seth (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1997-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores the implicit argument in Venda. It concentrates on the omissibility of overt arguments in a range of constructions in Venda. Section one, the introduction of this study project, ...

    • The implimantation [i.e. Implementation] of inclusive education : a support program for teachers 

      Makhavhu, Thanyani Selinah (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In South African schools teachers are currently being expected to make major changes in the way they understand teaching and learning in the process of adapting to an entirely new curriculum like ...

    • Indlela ababunjwe ngayo abafazi kwiincwadi zedrama ZesiXhosa 

      Ngqase, Fikiswa Freelance; Mtuze, P. T. Umdlanga; Mkonto, B. B. Inzonzobila; Lamati, M. Indlal'inamanyala; Nami, T. A. Inxeba Lenkosi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines representations of women in four Xhosa drama books, thus aiming at highlighting the interplay between culture and women's social space. A comparative approach is used to review the ...