Theses and Dissertations (African Languages): Recent submissions

  • The treatment of theme in Sesotho short stories : a polysystemic approach 
    Padi, Constance Nthabiseng (1999-01)
    The main objective of this study and research is to investigate and determine through the polysystemic approach the treatment of themes in Sesotho short stories based on two representative periods: the 1950's and the 1990's. ...
  • Problems in connection with the teaching of Southern Sotho 
    Ramone, Pascalis Makhotso (1973-09-22)
    The fourth problem is concerned with the lack of standardised Southern Sotho terminology which can be employed by all the teachers, and is dealt with in chapter VI. Three categories of grammatical terms are in use, namely, ...
  • The state of IsiZulu in the Vaal triangle 
    Radebe, Dlozi Philemon (2000-02)
    The work focuses on Vaal Triangle as a case study. Language contact also occur in other area where various language impact on each other in various ways. In our study we investigated the state of isiZulu in the Vaal ...
  • Developmental trends in Setswana literature 
    Seekoe, Phokwane Wilhelminah (1998-10)
    A Marxist literary theory is used in this study. The aim of this study is to evaluate some Setswana novels using a developmental approach. The time frame of this study will extend from the time the missionaries came to ...
  • 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 ...
  • A Marxist critique of D.B.Z. Ntuli's short stories 
    Tlou, Jane Thandiwe (2001-01)
    Marxist Theory is used in this study to analyse D.B.Z. Ntuli's short stories. A detailed analysis of relevant short stories is given in order to ascertain the role played by influence and ideology on the author's creative ...
  • A comparative explication of two Zulu plays :"Uqomisa mina nje uqomisa iliba" and " IZulu eladuma eSandlwana " 
    Thwala, J. J. (1989-11-30)
    This is a comparative study of two Zulu plays: Uqomisa mina nje uqomisa iliba and IZulu eladuma eSandlwana. Chapter 1 outlines the aim, definition of terms, research methodology and delimitation of the study. Chapter 2 ...
  • The role of the media in the advancement of isiZulu 
    Sukazi, Mzibeni Amon (2003-01)
    This research project is an investigation of the role played by media in IsiZulu. The rationale behind the project is to encourage young people in our country to start reading IsiZulu newspapers and listening to IsiZulu ...
  • History of Southern Sotho literature as system, 1930-1960 
    Maphike, P. R. S. (1991-12)
  • The development of Nguni drama 
    Jafta, Dorcas Nompumelelo (1965)
  • Character delineation in some novels of O.K. Matsepe 
    Serudu, Stephen Majelele (1979-12)
    The aim of this study is to make a critical survey of the techniques of character delineation used by Oliver Kgadime Matsepe in three of his eight novels. In the introductory chapter reasons are given why Matsepe has been ...
  • Ontkenning in Noord-Sotho 
    Vercueil, Frederik Christiaan (1981-12)
    Die proefskrif is saamgestel uit vyf hoofstukke en n bylae. (a) Die eerste hoofstuk is inleidend tot die ondersoek van die ontkenninging Noord-Sotho om die werkmetode en sekere terminologie toe te lig. n Taaldinamiese ...
  • The poetry of N.S. Puleng 
    Rapetsoa, M. H. (Maisaya Helen), 1957- (1995)
    The purpose of this study is to analyze the poetry of Puleng. There is no work done on Puleng to date which reveals his thoughts, ideas, memories and creativity. This study will enlighten interested readers especially ...
  • Possessief in Noord-Sotho 
    Du Preez, Petronella Maria, 1963- (1991-11)
    Die uitdrukking van besit in Noord-Sotho is gekompliseerd. Uit die navorsing vir die studie het dit geblyk dat (i) 'n (gemarkeerde) possessiewe konstruksie nie net aangewend word om na 'n possessiewe (besits-) verhouding ...
  • Die kopulatief in Ndonga en Kwanyama 
    Viljoen, J. J. (Johannes Jurgens) (1979-12)
    Hierdie is 'n studie van die kopulatief in Ndonga en Kwanyama, die twee dialekte van Oshiwambo wat amptelik ontwikkel word as skooltale.
  • Tradisionele elemente in die moderne Zuluposie 
    Taljaard, Petrus Cornelius (1979-11)
    The traditional material used in this study was largely drawn from the praise poems (izibongo) of the Zulu kings and the approach towards their analysis is mainly structural. For purposes of comparison with modern poetry, ...
  • A revision of the word categories in Zulu 
    Nkabinde, Abram Charles (1975-02-14)
    This work is an attempt to revise the classification of Zulu words into their respective word categories. The material used in this research was obtained from publications and fieldwork . Zulu is largely a tone language ...
  • Fonemiese struktuur van die Sothotale: 'n sinchronies-vergelykende ontleding 
    Ferreira, J. A. (Jan Abraham) (1961-12-04)
  • Multidissiplinere ondersoek na Noord-Sotho as derde taal aan blanke skole in Transvaal 
    Potgieter, Ferdinand Jacobus (1988-04)
    Meeste leerlinge wat Noord-Sotho bestudeer, kan nie moedertaalsprekers van die taal verstaan, of die taal op die minimumvlak van bekwaamheid praat nie. Hierdie probleem word (a) didakties-empiries; (b) empiries-opvoedkundig ...
  • A critical analysis of the portrayal of women in selected Shona novels 
    Muhoyi, Census (2021-07)
    This thesis is an exposition of the portrayal of women in selected pre- and post- colonial Shona fictional works. The exegesis of the selected Shona novels is guided by Afrocentered perspectives which are Africana Womanism ...

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