Schools Menu
Directorates & Centres
Internal Access
Overview
Due to the merger of the institute for Youth studies and Gender studies, the following vision, mission statement and objectives were adopted:
Vision
Promoting equity,social justice on cross cutting issues of youth and gender
for the transformation of society.
Mission
To be the centre of excellence and social transformation in the field of
gender and Youth in development by providing leadership training,advocacy
in social justice and equity,research and outreach work to meet the ever
changing circumstances and needs of all marginalized groups in South Africa,the
SADC region and beyond.
Objectives:
- To provide leadership training for Youth and women and other marginalized groups,
- To advocate and mainstream Gender and Youth issues in rural communities in order to address challenges of social justice
- To develop youth and Gender Programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels that address issues of social transformation
- To conduct advocacy activities on gender and Youth in rural communities in order to address issues of Social Justice.
- To develop Youth and Gender Programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels that address issues of Social transformation.
- To conduct research on Gender, Youth and Development issues.
- To utilise the research to inform Gender and Youth policy development.
- To develop a community outreach programme targeting Gender and Youth issues in rural communities.
- To offer consultancy and advisory services to government and civil society organisations.
- To initiate and establish exchange programmes and linkages with other institutions in South Africa, the SADC region and beyond on issues of Youth and Gender.
- To develop a capacity building programme for the mainstreaming of Gender and Youth issues into the curriculum of the University of Venda.
Programmes
- Bachelor of Arts, Youth in Development: BAYID
- Post Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies (Pg. Dip. GS)
- Honours Degree in Gender Studies (Hons. GS)
- Masters Degree in Gender Studies (MGS)
- Doctoral Degree in Gender Studies (PhD GS) (GSD 7000)
1. Bachelor of Arts, Youth in Development: BAYID
Curriculum
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
||||
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
YID 1540 Two from PSY 1541 One from HRM 1541 |
YID 1640 Two from PSY 1641 One from HRM 1641 |
YID 2540
Psychology Anthropology |
YID 2640 Two from Psychology Sociology Anthropology |
YID 3540
Psychology Anthropology |
YID 3640 One from Psychology Anthropology |
YID 4540 |
YID 4644 |
An External Examiner approved by Senate will assess the examinations at the fourth year level.
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Gender Studies (Pg. Dip. GS)
1. Admission Requirements
Minimum qualification is an undergraduate degree. The Academic Board of the Centre for Gender Studies may consider a working experience as an alternative admission criteria.
2. Curriculum
The programme consists of four modules. Two modules in the first semester are compulsory and any two modules in the second semester.
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
DGS 4410 |
Student to choose any two of the following modules: |
NB: In order to meet the requirements for the above Qualification students must register and pass Four [4] modules in the order stated above.
3. Honours Degree in Gender Studies (Hons. GS)
1. Admission Requirements
Minimum qualification is an undergraduate degree with an average of at least 60% pass mark for any third year level modules.
2. Curriculum
The curriculum is composed of six modules. Three of these are compulsory.
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
HGS 5530 |
NB: Students to choose any Two of the following modules
|
NB: Honours student will be expected to register and pass in FIVE of the courses offered for Honours degree and work on a Mini Dissertation (HGS 5530).
4. Masters Degree in Gender Studies (MGS)
Admission Requirements
An Honours Degree in Gender Studies from UNIVEN or any other recognized university. Other qualifications will be evaluated accordingly.
(1) MGS 6000 Dissertation only
(2) MGS 6001 Coursework and mini-dissertation
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
MGS 6001 |
NB: Students to choose any Two of the following modules |
NB: Masters students will be expected to register and pass in FIVE of the courses offered for Masters degree and work on a Mini Dissertation (MGS 6001).
5. Doctoral Degree in Gender Studies (PhD GS) (GSD 7000)
A doctoral degree in gender studies is to be awarded on the basis of a thesis only. An approved proposal will be presented to the academic committee of the Centre for Gender and Youth Studies for the scrutiny and guidance to the student. The Centre will arrange participation by PhD students in national and international Seminars.
Two internal examiners (supervisors) and one external examiner shall mark the doctoral thesis. Each of the examiners shall comment on the work in writing, and give a clear breakdown on how they arrive at the final mark.
There shall be a public defense of the thesis organized by the Centre for Gender and Youth Studies.
Institute Research
The institute is busy conducting a research study to assess attitudes,values,opinions and practices that perpetuate gender-based violence in Limpopo and develop a campaign and communication strategy to contribute to the ending of gender –based violence.The leader of the Research is Prof. Alice Siachitema.
Prof. Siachitema
Ph.D. (University of Edinburgh), M. Phil. (University of London), M.A. (University of Leeds), B.A. with Education, (University of Zambia). Extensive experience in Research, Gender Training/ Facilitation, Gender Analysis, Gender Resource Material Writing, Gender Capacity Building Skills, Proposal Writing, etc. Fields of competency: Gender and Development, Education, Language and Health.
Mrs Thizwilondi Mudau
Mrs Mudau has been involved as a research assistant in a number of researches and many community outreach activities on gender as well as youth. She is also a staff and HIV and AIDS counselor. Mrs. Mudau is currently doing her PhD and her research topic is “An application of the policy on learner pregnancy and learner academic performance” in the School of Education, University of venda.
Miss Keamogetse Morwe
Miss Morwe published a paper titled “Bullying in Thohoyandou Primary Schools. and is currenty conducting a research project on sexual harassment at the University of Venda.
Dr.Thobejane
Papers under review by the South African Journal for Folklore Studies
1. The role of indigenous knowledge systems in South Africa:A focus on the life stages of the Swazi Girl and Boy child from birth to puberty
2.
The Causes and Gender Implications Of Teenage Pregnancy In Oakley,Mpumalanga-South Africa.
Book publication: Nova Publishing Company (USA). Tittle: “The fight for an egal;itarian society: Towards politics of equity and racial harmony in South Africa.
News in brief
University Of Venda–Freiburg University Youth Studies Exchange Progamme
The institute for Gender and Youth Studies hosted two visiting professors from Freiburg University in Germany from the 22nd February to the 5th of March, 2010 under the above mentioned programme. The two professors were B. Seibel, and T. Hoff. During the visit they gave a series of lectures on various modules and a seminar. Part of the time was also spent on reviewing, planning and revising the MOU which binds the University of Venda / Freiburg student and faculty exchange programme.
Launch Of Community Crime Forum Committee
Mrs. T.J Mudau was invited to attend the launch of the above mentioned committee on the 5th of March, 2010 during which she was nominated as the deputy chair-person of the committee.
International Women’s Day
Prof. A.K Siachitema was guest speaker at the above function organized by the Department of Local Government and Housing in Polokwane on the 23rd of March, where she gave a presentation on the theme of the International Women’s Day,’ Equal Rights, Equal Opportunity for all’.
Gender based violence at the Thulamela Municipality
Mrs Mudau presented a paper on Gender based violence at the Thulamela municipality .She also presented a paper on the causes and effects of rape at a workshop organized by the Mukula Community in the Vhembe district, and is also the committee member of the Community Safety Forum in the district.
Victim Empowerment Projects
Rev. Mudau Desmond is currently involved in a number of community development and Victim Empowerment projects focusing on women and youth empowerment.
Community on Gender Awareness in the Vhembe District
Miss.Chilidzi Mulaudzi is a member of the Community on Gender awareness in the Vhembe district municipality. She was nominated in the task team of the department of Justice to deal with issues of gender, and celebrations of women’s achievements in the country.
| Designation | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | AK Siachitema BA (Zambia), MA (Leeds), M.Phil(London); PhD.(Edinburgh). |
Tel: Email: |
| Senior Lecturer | TD Thobejane PTC, Diploma Community Development (JHB, RSA), MSC degree in Development Economics (Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester, UK), DED (Massachusetts Amherst USA). |
Tel: Email: |
| Lecturer | LN Maqubela |
Tel: Email: |
| Lecturer | KG Morwe B.Soc. Sc (SW), MSoc.SC (SW) (North West) |
Tel: Email: |
| Lecturer | TJ Mudau BA, BA (HONSGS), MGS (Univen) |
Tel: Email: |
| Lecturer | TP Mulaudzi BA, HONSGS, MGS (Univen) |
Tel: Email: |