Browsing Faculty of Arts by Author "Banda, Felix"
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Exploring the link between literacy practices, the rural-urban dimension and academic performance of primary school learners in Uganda district, Uganda
Kirunda, Rebecca Florence (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study aimed at establishing and analysing the literacy practices in the rural and urban communities and their effect on the academic achievements of learners. It also aimed to establish the impact of other factors, ... -
Figuring post-apartheid SA women: Brutal fruit online advertising in a glocalized world
Rix, Cindy-lee (University of the Western Cape, 2018)In a developing country like South Africa plagued by historical racial scars, attitudes pertaining to race, ethnicity and language, can be described as considerably problematic. Images used for advertising (ads) and the ... -
From monolingual to translanguaging classroom practice at two Delft primary schools
Solomons, Tasneem (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Terminology such as mother tongue, first language and second language remain prevalent in South African schools’ language policies. These monolingual terms seem out of place within our multilingual landscape (Banda, 2018). ... -
Globalisation and higher education branding at three Western Cape universities in South Africa: A multi-semiotic analysis
Mafofo, Lynn (University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study investigates how the three selected Western Cape Province (WCP) institutions of higher education position their brand imageries and awareness in a localised global way. It explores the branding discourses and ... -
Grammatical constraints and motivations for English/Afrikaans codeswitching: evidence from a local radio talk show
Bowers, Diane Lesley (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The study investigated the practice of codeswitching within the Cape Flats speech community of Cape Town. Members of this speech community have always been exposed to both English and Afrikaans in formal as well as informal ... -
Independent clause Sesotho personal names as texts in context: a systemic functional linguistics approach
Mokhathi-Mbhele, Masechaba Mahloli M.L. (University of Western Cape, 2014)This study sought to examine independent clause Sesotho personal names as authentic social discourse using the Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) theory. It sought to analyze their structure and map them to social ... -
Investigating changing notions of "text": comparing news text in printed and electronic media
Oostendorp, Marcelyn Camereldia Antonette (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This research aimed to give an account of the development of concepts of text and discourse and the various approaches to analysis of texts and discourses, as this is reflected in core linguistic literature since the late ... -
An investigation into English second language academic writing strategies for black students at the Eastern Cape technikon
Tshotsho, Baba Primrose (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study has been prompted by the negative remarks that lecturers make concerning the academic performance of students and the number of years they spend at the Eastern Cape Technikon before completing their diplomas. ... -
Kinyarwaanda sexuality taboo words and their significance in Rwandan culture
Ngirabakunzi, Ndimurugero (University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study investigates Kinyarwaanda sexuality taboo words and their meaning in Rwandan culture to enable the youth to improve their communication and the values of Rwandan culture. It explores whether the use of Kinyarwaanda ... -
Language use and mode of communication in community development projects in Nyanza province, Kenya
Oketch, Omondi (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The concept of community development is founded on the premise that changes in the living conditions of people are best effected by the people themselves. The term community evokes the idea of a homogeneous social group ... -
Language, identity and nationhood: language use and attitudes among Xhosa students at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dyers, Charlyn (University of the Western Cape, 2000)This thesis is a study of patterns of language attitudes and use among Xhosa home language speakers at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. Speakers of Xhosa, according to Statistics South Africa 2000, form ... -
Language, migration and identity: Exploring the trajectories and linguistic identities of some African migrants in Cape Town, South Africa
Doreen, Nchang (University of the Western Cape, 2018)This study is an exploration of the different trajectories of a selected number of African migrants into and around South Africa, focusing on the effects of these different trajectories on their language use patterns and ... -
A Linguistic and textual analysis of Arab first language speakers’ academic writing skills in English in Cape Town
Zbeida, Abdalla (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Research on EFL students has received increased interest in recent years (Elachachi, 2015; Al- Zubaidi, 2012; Awad, 2012; Eldokali, 2007; Wahba, 1998). Although much research attention has focussed on the EFL classes and ... -
A Linguistic and textual analysis of classroom english interaction at Al-thadi University in Libya
Eldokali, Elsanosi Mohamed (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study uses an interdisciplinary approach in the analytical framework combining Systemic Functional Linguuistic theoty (SFL) (Martin 1992; Halliday 19994) and critical discourse analysis (CDA) (Wodak 7 meyer 2001; ... -
Mobility, identity and localization of language in multilingual contexts of urban Lusaka
Mambwe, Kelvin (University of Western Cape, 2014)This study explores Mobility, Identity and Localization of Language in Multilingual Contexts of Urban Lusaka. By examining data from different sites of language practices of Lusaka urbanites, that include, casual and formal ... -
Modes and resemiotisation of HIV and aids messages in the eastern region of Malawi
Kunkeyani, Thokozani Eunice (2013)This study explores how HIV and AIDS discourse is differently constituted and evaluated across different modes by different communities of speakers in Malawi. Particularly, the study explores how different languages and ... -
A multi-semiotic discourse analysis of feminine beauty in selected True Love magazine advertisements
Wilton, Marion (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Advertising and media imagery shape attitudes about race and ethnicity, which means that advertising media play an influential part in constructing the frame through which individuals perceive racial differences and negotiate ... -
Multilingual/multicultural aspects of visual literacy and interpretation in multimodal educational communication
Kirsten, Monica (University of the Western Cape, 2004)The aim of this thesis was to investigate the use of visual images in print texts produced for language teaching and learning. It tested the manner in which learners from different cultural contexts relate to selected ... -
Multilingualism and linguistic landscapes across space and time in the public railway system in South Africa: A multisemiotic analysis
Johnson, Ian Lyndon (University of the Western Cape, 2018)During apartheid, the infrastructure in South Africa was built by the government and was designed to keep Blacks away from White areas. This infrastructure comprised inter alia the public railway system which was intended ... -
Multilingualism, linguistic landscaping and translation of isiXhosa signage at three Western Cape Universities
Philibane, Sibongile (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Promotion and practice of multilingualism is of infinite need in a country with such history as South Africa. The need to promote, preserve and maintain languages grows each and every day due to the possibility of languages ...