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  • Setting, plot structure and narrative point of view in J.S. Shole's short story collection Ofoo, ke fano! 
    Sebate, P. M. (Phaladi Moses), 1956- (1992-08)
    This study evaluates Shole's short stories in respect of setting, plo t structure and narrative point of view. It assesses how Shole manipulates these three aspects in the process of creating his narrative an. In analysing ...
  • Problems encountered in the teaching of Northern Sotho at colleges of education in Lebowa 
    Ntsoane, Legohu James (1992-08)
    The preparation of young persons to be effective Northern Sotho teachers in volves a multitude of problems with often elusive solutions. It is the Northern Sotho problems that form the starting point and the core of ...
  • Characterisation and time in H.H. Ramokgopa's morutiši o llwe ke eng? 
    Molabe, Phineas Mantšipane (1992-08)
    Chapter 1 is an introductory chapter which explains the three- level distinction in narratology. The three levels are: the story, the text, and the narration. Chapter 2 focusses on actors in this short story, and how groups ...
  • Characterisation and time in Dube's play, Uthemi 
    Mnikathi, Hlalanathi Pius (1992-08)
    This study is not an analysis of drama as such. Its primary focus is to examine and assess characterisation and time as narrative techniques , in Dube' s drama, UThemi . The point of departure is narratological. The two ...
  • The Didascalies as sign-system in three dramas by M.S. Serudu 
    Van der Merwe, A. P. (Anna Petronella) (1992-11)
    The dynamic nature of drama is reflected in the inherent dichotomous composition of text and performance. The continuing controversy about the infrequent public performances of the almost 250 published texts in African ...
  • A psychoanalytical evaluation of C.T. Msimang's novel Buzani Kumkabayi 
    Mollema, Nina, 1965- (1992-11)
    The aim of this study is to critically examine the place and value of psychoanalytical literary theory for applicability to African literature. In the second chapter of this study, consideration will be given to diachronic ...
  • Tense and time analysis in Northern Sotho 
    Mabule, Maputle Stephen (1993-01)
    The aim of this study is to devote attention to tense and time as verbal categories in Northern Sotho. The categories tense and time are scrutinized . Due to the different interpretations of the categories tense and ...
  • The significance of the Musanda language in Venda: a diglossia 
    Khuba, Asnath Elelwani (1993-06)
    The musanda language is spoken by the members of the royalty in Venda, who form part of the Venda nation as a whole, and hold the ruling power. Besides learning the musanda language, which is their first language1 they ...
  • A discussion of B. N. Tseke's poetic art form 
    Kekana, Molatelo Agnes (1993-10)
    Poetry is an art form beyond other genres. It is superior because it is tied up with deep feelings. "It is an outflow of powerful feelings ". Poetry is by and large, differentiated from prose by a mark of greater ...
  • Narratological investigation in N. Saule's novel Unyana Womntu 
    Papu, Nosipho Dorothy (1993-10)
    The aim of this research is to look at time, focalisation and space as theoretical aspects of narratology and the application thereof in the novel entitled Unyana Womntu by N. Saule. After having assessed and scrutinised ...
  • Naming practices in J. M. Ntsime's drama: Pelo e ja Serati 
    Sekeleko, D. M. G. (1993-10)
    Naming practices is primarily concerned with the study of names in a literary work. These names of characters and places are studied in relation to literary aspects such as characterization, plot, action and theme. The ...
  • Noun phrases in Xhosa 
    Nhlapo, Vuyelwa (1993-10)
    The aim of this study is to expose the internal structure of noun phrases (NPs) in Xhosa. First it is shown/ argued that noun phrases (NPs) in Xhosa are headed by a lexical category which is nominal and non-verbal. This ...
  • Exploiting a grammar of possibilities : the poetry of C.T. Msimang 
    Mngadi, Buyisiwe Phyllis (1993-10)
    Chapter 1 introduces this study, defines some technical terms and reports on an interview which we had with c T Msimang. We classify Msimangs' poems into 10 major themes in chapter 2. In chapter 3 a stylistic framework ...
  • Aspects of pragmatics in Zulu 
    Masubelele, Mthikazi Roselina (1993-10)
    This study is set to explore the theory of speech acts with special reference to Zulu. This is done with the motive of discovering the applicability of this theory to the utterances that are issued by the speakers of ...
  • A stylistic analysis of the novels of K P D Maphalla 
    Makhubela, Yvonne (1993-10)
    The main object of this study was to try and analyze the style K.P.D. Maphalla has employed in his novels. Maphalia's artistic skills have earned him favourable comments from prominent scholars. His style of writing enlivens ...
  • Some sociological aspects of J.C. Dlamini's poetry 
    Qwabe, Sibuyiselo Peter (1993-10-15)
  • The state of the Zulu novel in the post war era with emphasis on C.T. Msimang novels 
    Lebuso, Phindile Cecilia (1993-11)
  • A linguistic survey of adoptives in Venda 
    Madiba, Mbulungeni Ronald (1994-01)
    This study deals with the influence of other languages on Venda. It begins by looking at the various contact situations and then analyses the adaptation of foreign linguistic forms and their impact on the Venda language. ...
  • Themes, diction and form in the poetry of C. S. Z. Ntuli 
    Zulu, E. S. Q. (1994-06)
    This dissertation deals with the poetry of C.S.Z. Ntuli, with specific reference to themes, diction and form. The introductory chapter deals with the aim of study, the author's biographical background, the development ...
  • Realism in Charles Mungoshi's novels 
    Nyandoro, Farayi, 1964- (1994-06)
    Early written Shona narratives like Solomon Mutswairo's Feso [Thorn; name of main character, 1982] evince fantasy since they emanated from folktales, a genre that abounds in this element. Contrary to this, Charles Mungoshi ...

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