Theses and Dissertations (African Languages): Recent submissions

  • Basotho oral poetry at the beginning of the 21st century 
    Tsiu, M. W. (Moruti William), 1944- (2008-10)
    Largely based on material recorded during an internationally sponsored inter-university research tour through the Sesotho speaking area of southern Africa in August 2000, this thesis explores the state of the Basotho oral ...
  • Umoya wamagama (The spirit of the word) 
    Aristide, Jean-Bertrand (2009-08-25)
    This thesis entitled Umoya Wamagama endeavors to establish the nature of the relationship between IsiZulu and Haitian Kreyòl. As a member of the Nguni group, IsiZulu is spoken by Africans. On the other side, Kreyòl is ...
  • An analysis of the reliability and validity of the Shona novel as a historical document 
    Mapara, Jacob (2009-08-25)
    A lot of research on the Shona novel has focussed on the influence of orature and the Bible. It has also focused on the influence that the Southern Rhodesia Literature Bureau had on its development. This research has ...
  • A critical study of the praise singer yesterday, today and tomorrow 
    Dhliwayo, Elizabeth (2009-08-25)
    The study sets to establish trends with regard to the role of the praise singer, the changes with regard to the traditional praise singer's rendition/performance and the material or content of his/her poetry. Thus the study ...
  • Professionalising storytelling in African languages with special reference to Venda 
    Rananga, Ntshengedzeni Collins (2009-08)
    Unlike in the days of yore where storytelling was primarily known for its entertainment value, storytelling should be harnessed to make people's livelihood. Chapter 1 serves as prologue wherein the background of the ...
  • A survey of the development of Swati poetry from 1977 to 1992 
    Simelane, Simeon Zantshuke (2009-08-25)
    Chapter One orients the reader to the study. The problem statements and concepts are presented and defined. The chapter sets the delimitation and outlines the methodology Chapter Two investigates the different types of ...
  • The Bible and literature: a case of biblical influence in some Shona novels 
    Mapara, Jacob (2009-08-25)
    A lot has been written on the development of the Shona novel and the influence of orature on it. This research while acknowledging the importance of such an observation makes yet another one. This other view is that there ...
  • The language policy of South Africa: what do people say? 
    Mutasa, D. E. (2009-08-25)
    The research project takes a hard look into the attitudes or perceptions of speakers of African languages towards the new language policy of South Africa. The question answered in this regard is, `What do people say?' The ...
  • Life is a spectrum : a critical appraisal of some of Chauke's works 
    Ndove, Mkhancane Daniel (2009-08-25)
    This dissertation critically appraises some ofChauke's literary works within a semiotic approach especially in terms of colours of the spectrwn. In this study the spectrum is reganled as a replica or symbol of man's ...
  • Issues on Xitsonga verbs 
    Mabaso, Ximbani Eric (2009-08-25)
    This study focuses on the predicate argument structure (PAS) of a sub-class of verbs in Xitsonga - verbs of change of possession: give, contribute, future having, providing, obtaining and verbs of exchange. It is shown ...
  • Nature as a source of inspiration in Zulu poetry 
    Gcumisa, M. S. S.(Mlindeli Samuel Simeon) (2009-08-25)
    This study explores nature as a source of inspiration in Zulu poetry. With the exception of the introductory and concluding chapters all chapters are structurally similar. Each chapter consists of an introduction, communication ...
  • The role of children in the Zulu folktale 
    De Bruin, Annemarié (2009-08-25)
    Chapter 1 introduces the study by means of its aim, scope, methodology and terminology. It also hosts summaries of all the folktales that are analysed in this study. Chapter 2 is a study of parenthood and its portrayal ...
  • Isihlonipho among Amaxhosa 
    Bongela, K. S., 1936- (2001-06)
    Isihlonipho among amaXhosa is a study based on the indigenous culture of amaXhosa, a vibrant nation forming a black section of the South African population. In order to capture those interesting aspects embraced within the ...
  • Ukucutshungulwa kwefilimu lomlando elithi Shaka Zulu ngeso lomhluzi 
    Ntombela, Sipho Albert (2009-08-25)
  • Basotho family odes (diboko) and oral tradition 
    Tsiu, M. W. (Moruti William), 1944- (2002-01)
    Basotho family odes (diboko) form part of oral literature, and refer to names of families, clans or totems. They constitute poetic compositions conveying information about clans' historical origin, philosophy and ...

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