Browsing Masters Degrees (African Languages) by Title

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    • Palatalization and labialization in Tshivenda : a linear and non-linear phonological analysis 

      Nemakhavhani, Daniel Phuluwani (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study focuses on two phonological processes occurring in Venda, i.e. on palatalization and labialization. Two phonological models are applied to describe these phenomena: a traditional (linear) ...

    • Palatalization in Northern Sotho 

      Kgasago, K. P (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study focuses on the phonological process of Palatalization in Northern Sotho. In view of the fact that most available descriptions of this phenomenon are taxonomic in nature, this study sets out ...

    • The personal experience essay in isiZulu as reflection of the writing competence of grade 12 learners 

      Makhanya, Winfred Nonhle Zabathembu (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-04)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores the application of various approaches to teaching communicative writing skills in senior phases of learning. The main aim is to investigate how these approaches are adopted to instil ...

    • The personal perspective essay in Xhosa as reflection of the writing competence of grade 12 learners 

      Fongoqa, Nobatwa Virginia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores a theoretical framework of language competence with reference to the teaching and learning of writing in Xhosa grade 12. The teaching of writing attempts to develop writing skills ...

    • Persuasion in the Xhosa drama text Isisila sehobe 

      Tshaiviti, Thandeka Lovedalia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
      The goal of this study is to investigate the speech act of persuasion in the Xhosa drama text Isisila sehobe by Satyo and Gwashu. The investigation into persuasive communication in Isisila sehobe takes as a starting point ...

    • Persuasive messages of some married men in Xhosa 

      Titi, Nonzolo (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Issues relating to persuasive-message production motivated this study to investigate the extent to which married Xhosa men use persuasive messages in their conversations. The study also explored the ...

    • Persuasive messages of women in Xhosa 

      Sijadu, Zameka Paula (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to explore interpersonal persuasive messages of Xhosaspeaking women. The findings suggest that the majority of attempts at interpersonal persuasion take place in close and often ...

    • The polysemy of motion verbs in Xitsonga 

      Baloyi, Sikheto Samual (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores selected motion verbs in Xitsonga within the framework of lexical sementics postulated by Pustejovsky (1995). This study examines the polysemy of the respective selected motion verbs ...

    • The polysemy of selected motion verbs in Sesotho 

      Ngozo, Khulu Nicodemus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The subject of this study is the polysemy of the motion verbs in Sesotho. Motion verbs can be classified as verbs of process or transition. This study examines the semantic and the syntactic properties ...

    • Polysemy of the verbs ya and tla in Northern Sotho 

      Marobela, Refilwe Mmaseroka (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The topic of study is ‘go’ and ‘come’ verbs in Northern Sotho, which can be classified as verbs of state or motion. This study examines the semantics as well as the syntactic analysis of these verbs of ...

    • The portrayal of characters through dialogue and action in isiXhosa drama : dramatic and cultural perspectives 

      Yantolo-Sotyelelwa, Betty Matase (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)
      This study aims at highlighting one of the crucial aspects of Xhosa drama: how women have been regarded by a variety of communities as being inferior to men. This stereotype pervades almost all spheres of life. The low ...

    • A pragmatic analysis of apologies in Xhosa 

      Mdemka, Xoliswa Leonora (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the speech act of apology in Xhosa. The main aim of the study is to examine some of the characteristics of apologies in remedial interchanges based on a Xhosa corpus within the ...

    • A pragmatic analysis of complimenting in Xhosa 

      Adonis, Nomangwevu (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the speech acts of complimenting in Xhosa. It is divided into five chapters, which are arranged as follows: Chapter 1 states the aims of the study. The method, design and the ...

    • A pragmatic analysis of compliments in Zulu educational contexts 

      Shezi, Vusumzi Annatius (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)
      This study aims to investigate the speech act of complimenting in Zulu. It is divided into five chapters, which are arranged as follows: Chapter one provides special details regarding the aim of this study, the method ...

    • A pragmatic analysis of persuasion in isiXhosa 

      Gqwede, Eunice Nolungisa (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)
      This study has the main goal of investigating the speech act of persuasion in isiXhosa. The main aim of the investigation is to examine the characteristics of persuasion in remedial interchanges based on the isiXhosa ...

    • Principles of task-based course design for a Zulu second language course on socialization for businesss people 

      Gokool, Roshni (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The concept of exploring principles for designing a Zulu language learning course for business people stemmed from the need that there is not enough course material available for learners wanting to ...

    • Principles of task-based methodology for Xhosa second language grade 7-9 

      Bam, Nontando M. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1998)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study explores the principles of task based methodology for Xhosa second language for grades 7-9. The appropriacy of a task based approach to second language learning and teaching is discussed. ...

    • Prosodic features of imperatives in Xhosa : implications for a text-to-speech system 

      Swart, Philippa H. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-03)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study focuses on the prosodic features of imperatives and the role of prosodies in the development of a text-to-speech (TIS) system for Xhosa, an African tone language. The perception of prosody ...

    • Race relations in two post-apartheid Sesotho farm novels 

      Mokhele, M. P. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-12)
      ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the presentation of race relations in two Sesotho novels written after 1994. The purpose of the study is to establish whether or not post-apartheid Sesotho novels present race ...

    • The reader-centredness of translated financial texts into isiXhosa 

      Mpolweni, Nosisi Lynette (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)
      Financial institutions are among the key players in the economic growth of the country. The success of these institutions is, among other things, dependent on the support of the members of the public. This shows that it ...