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Consequences of ideology and policy in the English second language classroom: The case of Oshiwambo-speaking students in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
At independence, Namibia chose English as its official language and therefore its language of
learning and teaching (LOLT). This decision has been well supported and therefore there has been
an expectation among Namibians ...
A critical reflection on eclecticism in the teaching of English grammar at selected Zambian secondary schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
English is the official language in Zambia and a compulsory subject from grade 1 to the final year of secondary education. Communicative competence in English is therefore critical to mobility in education and is also ...
A contextual analysis of compound nouns in Shona lexicography
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
This research is in the area of lexicography and investigates the relationship between Shona terminology development and the culture of the language community for which the terminology is intended. It is a contextual ...
Textuality in near-synonyms translations of the Holy Qurʾān into English
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
The Holy Qurʾān, like the Bible, is an acknowledged literary masterpiece. Its linguistic and aesthetic vivacity with an amalgam of religious beliefs, moral values, religious social orthodoxy and historical backgrounds pose ...
A multi-theoretical analysis of the dynamics and effects of terminology in Nigerian and South African high school textbooks on life sciences
(The University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The performance of students in science subjects continues to be a source of concern in many
African countries. In Nigeria and South Africa, one explanation frequently given has to do
with students‘ proficiency levels in ...
Language, migration and identity: Exploring the trajectories and linguistic identities of some African migrants in Cape Town, South Africa
(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 critical evaluation of the development of Rumanyo as a national language in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Among others, the current study had been conceived due to the fact that, although Namibia is
endowed with multiple languages, their development throughout the long colonial history, had
been unequal. That is, some languages ...
Promoting health citizenship and multilingualism in the health insurance industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The thesis explores the role of semiotic structuring of health information in relation to language,
multimodality and health literacy and the affordances for agentive participation among consumers of
two leading South ...
Beyond the glass ceiling: Towards a multi-sensory definition of functional literacy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The world is becoming increasingly visual (Kress, 2009:1).The visually literate
viewer should be able to gather data, place it in context, and determine its validity.
A huge visual world opened up for the users of new ...
Analysing the discourse on corruption in presidential speeches in Nigeria, 1957- 2015: Systemic functional linguistics and critical discourse analysis frameworks
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Corruption as a concept is viewed differently by various disciplines, but there seems to be
consensus that it relates to the misuse of public office for private gain. Studies in the social
sciences, mainly political ...