Departments
English
Staff Research, Publications and Conference Profiles
Dr LJ Rafapa Dissertation / Thesis Written
The Representation of African Humanism in the Narrative Writings of Es'kia Mphahlele , D.Litt, Stellenbosch University . 2006.
Research Projects, Monographs, Book Chapters, Journal Articles and Newspaper Articles
- South African Drum Writers of Fiction, the English Language and African Identity (forthcoming), Chapter in a peer-reviewed book entitled English Language and Literature: Cross Cultural Currents, to be published by Cambridge Scholars Press, Cambridge , U.K.
- Es'kia Mphahlele's Afrikan Humanism (2008), a monograph published by Stainbank & Associates, Johannesburg.
- All religions can be marred by intrusive Satanism, yet no religion is inherently Satanist (2008 February 7), published in The Podium newspaper.
- Completed NRF-funded research project (registration no. 06/ENG/04) and submitted report through the University of Venda (2007, September 17), entitled The indigenous Art of Rainmaking among the Mamaala Clan in the Mokopane Area of Limpopo, South Africa.
- The Poetry Legacy of Es'kia Mphahlele ( 2007Spring), published in Mapungubwe News,
Department of Sports, Arts & Culture, Limpopo.
- Es'kia Mphahlele's etching of two axes of religion using the framework of his concept of
Afrikan Humanism in Father Come Home (2007), published in Tydskrif vir Letterkunde
44(2).
- The impact of 1950's banning of some South African writers on teaching African literature today (2007), published in the Journal of Educational Studies 6(1).
- A Credo to Guide the New South Africa ( 2006, November 19 ), published in the City Press newspaper.
- The Representation of African Humanism in the Narrative Writings of Es'kia Mphahlele (2006), a monograph published by Stainbank & Associates, Johannesburg.
- Completed research and submitted report on The Development, Protection and Promotion of Provincial Identity, Culture and Character Regarding Multilingualism as a Criterion.
Towards a Satisfactory TV Local Content, in hearings hosted by ICASA in Cape Town on 8
May 2001.
- Ke Ithuta Polelo (2000), a series of outcomes-based language books in North Sotho for Grades 4 - 6, published
by Shuter and Shooter, Pietermaritzburg and approved for school use by DoE.
- Completed research and presented a report on National Literary Museums and Language Development Centres (in collaboration with Prof C.T. Msimang), for the Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology, Pretoria, 23 April 2001.
- Tshekaseko (1994), a N. Sotho Grade 12 literature study guide, published by Bard Publishers and approved for school use by DoE.
- Consistency in the ZCC (1992), published in the ZCC Messenger No. 22.
Creative Writing
- Mohlomongwe ke Tlhabologo . (Short Stories). Shuter & Shooter, 2000.
- The old new Africa, the new old Africa. In Crossroads of the Century(Poetry Anthology). Poetry Institute of Africa , 1999.
- Ditlabonyane ke Ditlaboima. (Novel). NAM Publishers, 1998.
- Tate le Barwa le Moya. (Novel). Heinemann Publishers, 1997.
- Baphakamonola. (Novel). Vivlia Publishers, 1996.
- The New South Africa. (Stage Play). Performed in 1992 in a schools competition.
- Diphiri tša Soweto tše di Gagolago. (Novel). Maskew Miller Longman, 1991.
- Mabudutša. (Short Stories). Kagiso, 1986.
- Bowelakalana. (Novel). Kagiso, 1986.
- Maikemišetšo. (Radio Drama Serial). SABC, broadcast 1985.
- Tšhila ya Tsebe. (Short Stories). Educum, 1983.
- Bohwa bja Madimabe. (Novel). De Jager-HAUM, 1982.
- Mogwane o a Lla. (Novel). J.L. Van Schaik, 1980.
- Leratosello. (Novel). J.L. Van Schaik, 1978.
Conference / Workshop Presentations
- Presented a paper entitled The Literary Use of the English Language by South African Drum Writers from the Point of View of Mphahlele's Concept of African Humanism – Implications for African Identity Then and in Current Times at the University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana held on 11-14 June 2007.
- Presented a paper entitled Publish or Perish at a workshop of the University of Venda held on 16-17
August 2007.
- Presented a paper entitled At the Heart of African Rainmaking at the Southern African Folklore
Society conference on 29 August 2007.
- Presented a paper entitled The Intersection of Experience, Imaginative Writing and Meaning Making in Es'kia Mphahlele for a Human Sciences Research Council lecture on 26 October 2007.
- Panel Member, The Cost of the Culture of Learning conference held in Cape Town, 2004.
- Conceptualised, organized and managed a national conference on the state of previously marginalized languages since 1994, Johannesburg, 2002.
- Co-presented a paper entitled Business versus Language Rights on South African Television at a conference in Berlin, Germany on 5 December 2002.
- Co-presented (with Dr J-L Kruger) a paper entitled Subtitling, Literacy and Education in South Africa: Putting Audiovisiual Media to Work in the Classroom at a conference in
Berlin , Germany on 5 December 2002.
- Researched and compiled a report on South African Television from a Multilingual Perspective - with a View to Regional Television, for the Communications Minister's Bop TV & Channel Africa Restructuring Task Team, Johannesburg , 10 July 2002.
- Presented a paper, Managing the Promotion of the African Languages, at the international
conference hosted by the University of Pretoria Hammanskraal Campus, 4 July 2002 .
- Presented a paper, Actualisation of the PanSALB Act, 1995 Amended 1999, with Regard to the Promotion of Multilingualism and Removal of Past Imbalances on the Literary Scene,
in a conference hosted by the National Arts Council, University of Pretoria, 21 June 2002.
- Delivered a paper, The Information Scene as Empowerment and a Tool for Equality, hosted by the Library Association of South Africa, at Phalaborwa, 6 June 2002.
- Presented a paper, Interacting with Radio, TV and Print Media to Promote Children's Literature Using PanSALB Capacity and Structures, hosted by the Polokwane Library and Unisa's Children's Literature Research Unit, Polokwane, 23 April 2001.
- Organiser and Coordinator, Scriptwriting for the African Century: Radio, TV and Video conference,
Johannesburg , 2001.
- Presented a paper, A Shift to Afrocentrism as a Precondition for the Success of the School Library in the New Millennium, hosted by the Northern Province School Library Association, in Mpumalanga , 2 September 1999.
- Presented a paper, The Realisation of African Humanism in Es'kia Mphahlele's Down Second Avenue, at a conference hosted by the Unin Department of English Studies, 5 August 1999.
- Was a member of the Organising Committee for an international conference hosted by SATESOL 1993.
Editorship
- Journal of Educational Studies, published by the University of Venda, 2008 to date, Editor-in-Chief.
- Southern African Journal for Folklore Studies, published by the University of Limpopo, 2007, peer- reviewed 2 manuscripts prior to publication.
- Es'kia May You Grow as Big as an Elephant , published by Stainbank & Associates, 2006, reviewed the chapters and wrote the blurb.
- The Matladian, Matladi High School, 1984, Chief Editor.
- Turflux , Student Representative Council, University of the North, 1981-1982, Chief Editor.
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Dr KN Phalanndwa
(Mini) dissertation / thesis
- The Role of Educators in the Implementation and Evaluation of Curriculum 2005 in Region 3 – Limpopo. (Unpublished PhD thesis in Curriculum Studies). University of Venda. 2003.
- The Relevance of Teacher Educators' Approaches, Methods and Techniques in Educating Student Teachers of English as a Second Language. (Unpublished M.Ed. dissertation) University of Venda. 1997.
- The Teaching of Reading in South African Black High Schools (Unpublished, M.A. dissertation) Durham University 1991.
- In search of a Liberating curriculum (Unpublished B.Ed Research paper) University of Venda, 1995.
- Some Themes on the Venda Poets of the '70's (Unpublished B.A Hons Research paper) University of Venda, 1988.
Reports
- English Language Practical (ELP) Identification of the Writing Strengths and Needs of First Year University Students. (with Phyllis Kaburise). (1998).
Creative Writing
- 'It is Dark.' In Staffrider . Vol.2 No.1, March 1979.
- 'How do you feel.' In Staffrider Vol. 2 No 4, Nov/Dec 1979.
- 'Dogs Continue to Bark.' In Staffrider Vol.3 No1, February 1980.
- 'Voices from the Throat of A Dead Man.' In Patel, E (1982) The Return of the Amasi Bird . Ravan Press, JHB.
- 'In this World my sister.' In Chapman, M and Dangor, R, A (1982). Voices From Within Ad Donker, JHB.
- ‘April 1998'. In Crossroads of the Century . Poetry Institute of Africa. (2000). Scottsburg .
- Sigwavhulimu, WMR. Milubi, NA, Ndou, LR & Phalanndwa, KN. Khavhu dza Muhumbulo (A collection of Venda Poetry) 2001. NAM Publishers.
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Dr PK Kaburise
Dissertation / Thesis Written
- Form and function of Second Language. 2005. D Litt Thesis (Univ. of Pretoria).
- Papua New Guinea and the Process Approach to English Curriculum Design. (1989) Unpublished MEd. Dissertation, (University of East Anglia, UK).
Articles in Accredited Journals.
- “Avoiding the Worst Pitfalls of an English Curriculum,” in English in Aoteare: New Zealand Association for the Teaching of English. (1992).
Peer Reviewed Monograph(s)
- “Speech Act Theory as an Analytical Tool.” SHS Monograph Series, University of Venda (2000).
Books Published
- Be Proud with English: Grade 11 . Kalahari Press, (2006).
- Be Proud with English: Teachers' Guide. Kalahari Press, (2006).
- Be Proud with English: Grammar Manual. Kalahari Press, (2006).
Unpublished Research Reports
- “The Identification of the Writing Characteristics of Selected Grade Ten Students in Venda and First Year University of Venda Students.” (1998) (with Kaizer Phalanndwa).
- “What Competencies Learners' Errors Portray.” (2000).
Conference Papers
- “Language Offering in a Project and Problem-Solving Curriculum.” SAALT Conference, University of Orange Free State. (2001).
- “English, Tshivenda and Discourse.” SAALA Conference . University of the North. (2004).
Creative Publications
- “First Encounter”. Journal of Creative Writing. University of the North (2001).
Editorship
- Peace, Unity and People-Centred Development . Leech Printers (2002).
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Dr I Manase
Mini dissertation / thesis
- PhD thesis: “From Jo'burg to Jozi: A Study of Popular Writings and Images of Johannesburg 1980-2003.” University of KwaZulu-Natal 2007.
- MA thesis: "Mapping the urban spaces in current Zimbabwean and South African fiction." University of Natal 2003.
Articles in Accredited Journals
- ‘From Jo'burg to Jozi: Place and Pleasure in the new Johannesburg.” Scrutiny 2 10 2 2005: 116-128.
- “Making Memory: Stories from Staffrider Magazine and ‘testing' the Popular Imagination.” African Studies 1 2005: 55-72.
- “Mapping the City Space in Current Zimbabwean and South African Fiction.” Transformation 57 2005: 88-105.
Book Reviews
- Ranka Primorac. The Place of Tears: The novel and Politics in Modern Zimbabwe. Social Dynamics 33.2 2007: 247-252.
Conferences
- “Dissenting White Writings on Johannesburg in the 1980s”. WISER 19 October 2006 and at the 7th Annual Interdisciplinary Humanities Graduate Conference UKZN Durban. 29 October 2006.
- “The ‘Political Criminal': Technology and new popular culture trends in Zimbabwe” at WISER Workshop on “Orders of Transgression”: Law, Crime and Popular Culture 5-6 September 2005 Witwatersrand University.
- “From Jo'burg to Jozi: Place and Pleasure in the new Johannesburg” at Centre for African Literary Studies Conference “Imagining Texts: Media and Popular Literature in Africa” 8-11 September 2004 Pietermaritzburg.
- “Johannesburg during the Transition in the work of Vladislavic and Van Niekerk” at “The City, Risk and Rationality” WISER Summer School 1-8 February 2004 Witwatersrand University.
- “Making Memory: Stories from Staffridder Magazine and ‘testing' the Popular Imagination” at Modern Mass Media, Memory and Popular Imagination Conference University of Natal Pietermaritzburg March 2003.
Creative Writing
- "Jogging Down Memory Lane” The Witness newspaper 19 January 2006.
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Dr NCK Neeta
Conference / Seminar Presentations
- “English Language for Development: A case for contextualized English language Instruction” (SAALT 1998).
- “Entrance Tests as another way of gaining access to University Education”. (SAALT, 2002).
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Mr VT Bvuma
Conference / Seminar Presentations
- “Foundation courses as entry requirements for university admission”. University of the Free State (2001)
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Mr AH Kauchali
Publications in Journals
- Teaching of Poetry at Secondary Schools - Educamus, Pretoria, 1995 .
- The following were published in the Journals of the Institute of Education, University of Dar-es-Salaam, TANZANIA: 1970 – 1975.
- The Parallel Banks in The Concubine - Elechi Amadi.
- A Review on Ngugi's The River Between – the Success of the Educated.
- Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel the Fiasco of the Educated.
- Achebe's No Longer at Ease: the Fiasco of the Educated.
Other Publications
- Published Study-Guides and Examination-Aids for Junior and Senior Secondary School Learners of both English Primary (1st) and Additional (2nd) Language through Biro Educational Project, Thohoyandou and SASA Exam Series (1989 – 2006) on: Julius Caesar , Focus (Short Stories), Maru, The Wind at Dawn (An Anthology of Poetry), Macbeth, Poetry Spectrum (An Anthology of Poetry) The Merchant of Venice, Worldscapes (An Anthology of Poetry), A Handful of Life (An Anthology of Poetry), Encounters (One Act Plays), Winners ( Short Stories), Poetry Quest, Time and Again (Poetry Anthologies). The Calf of November Cloud ( novel) .
- National Senior Certificate: Past Question Papers and Suggested Answers – English 2nd Language (HG)
- Examination Aid On: Summary Writing and Marking : by Barbara Hollingworth and edited by AH Kauchali,
Music to the Wind – Compilation of critical appreciation on prescribed poems for English First Language Learners.
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Mrs MN Lambani
Dissertation / Thesis Written
- Conceptual Awareness in English of Grade 5 learners: An Analysis. M.A. (PU for CHE) 2001.
Conference / Seminar Presentations
- “Language Offerings in a Project and problem Solving Curriculum.” Paper read at the SAALT Conference, University of Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 04-06 July 2001.
- “Qualities of Highly Effective Leaders”. Presented at a workshop on Quality Leadership and Effective Academic Administration, Eiland, Limpopo Province, South Africa, 7-9 January 2005.
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Mr RN Malinda
Dissertation / Thesis Written
- Herman Charles Bosman's Treatment of Race Relations in Mafeking Road. M.A. (RAU) 2002.
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Mrs LPM Mulaudzi
Dissertation / Thesis Written
- Facilitating Gender Awareness through In-Service Training . Unpublished MA Dissertation. 200? Wits University.
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Mr AZ Nengome
Dissertation / Thesis Written
- Foregrounding Ordinariness: Kaizer Nyatsumba Moves Beyond the Borders of the Prescriptive Climate of ‘Commitment'. MA Dissertation. Wits University (2002)
Conference / Seminar Presentations
- “The role of literature in keeping the African social fabric intact” (presented in an in- house seminar – Wits).
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Dissertation / Thesis Written
- An investigation of Autobiographical authority and authorship in autobiographies of those who ‘do not write'- in Paulina Dlamini: Servant of two kings. MA Dissertation (UND) 1992.
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Ms P.E.A Ramaite
Dissertation / Thesis
- Patois and Tsotsitaal as Strategies in Protest Poetry.
- The Use of Critical Language Awareness (CLA) and Critical Discourse Analysis(CDA) in the Stimulation of Gender-Issues in African Communities. (RAU 1999).
- Strategies for Eradicating Gender Stereotypes, Traditional Gender Roles and the Subjugation of Women in Women Magazine, through the Use of Content Analysis, Textual Analysis and Critical Discourse Analysis, with Special Reference to the University of Venda. (UNIVEN 2004).
Conferences / Seminar Presentations
- Feminist Literary Theory: Reading as a Strategy for Teaching Resistant Reading Strategies to Students. March 1999 .
- Sexism, Myths, Stereotypes and Attitudes Towards Women as Reflected in Language. June 1998.
- Strategies for an Effective Academic Support Programmes. March 1998.
- Eclecticism in English Language Teaching for Secondary School Teachers in the Thohoyandou Circuit. 1992.
- The Use of Language in the Subjugation of Women, with Special Reference to English, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and Northern Sotho Proverbs and Idiomatic Expressions. – 2007 SAFOS Conference.
- Decolonizing the Mind through Indigenous Dress and Identity. – 2007 -OHASA Conference.
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