Browsing Theses and Dissertations (African Languages) by Title

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  • Kanegelohistori le nonwanepheteletsannete ka tebelelo ya Sepedi 
    Nkadimeng, Manangane S. (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    The study addresses the problem, already identified in 1986 by Msimang that definitions such as Bascom's (1965) fail to differentiate clearly between historical narratives and legends. To evolve a more accurate definition, ...
  • Kanegelokopana ya I.T. Maditsi : Pheko ya pula (Sepedi) 
    Aphane, Modikwa Caroline (University of Pretoria, 2008-09-23)
    Maditsi is one of the most significant authors in Sepedi literature. He has written various texts, including poetry, short stories and a novelette. He won the first award of the Samuel E Mqhayi prize awarded by the Suid ...
  • Kanegelorato le Kanegeloboitshwaro ya Sepedi (Sepedi) 
    Makgabo, Mmamoyahabo Constance (University of Pretoria, 2008-07-15)
    A close look at the first literary works in European countries reveals that love stories and the theme of romance took prominence among the authors of the time. French authors are a good example of writers of these love ...
  • Kanegelorato Ya Sepedi 
    Lebaka, Kgeledi Johanna (University of Pretoria, 2006-12-13)
    In this thesis, an attempt is made to divide the Sepedi love story as 'light' reading matter into different subgenres. In order to do this, a distinction has to be made between 'light' and 'serious' reading matter. In ...
  • Kanegelotseka Ya Sepedi 
    Magapa, Ntepele Isaac (University of Pretoria, 2006-12-13)
    This research aims to investigate the development of the Sepedi detective story, and to classify existing works into appropriate sub-genres. The study will use the methods of comparison, grouping, description and interpretation. ...
  • Kgegeo Dingwalong Tša Sepedi (Sepedi) 
    Maruma, Mamalatswa Walburga (University of Pretoria, 2012-06-18)
    In Sepedi, there is a problem of using irony instead of satire in reference to literary genres. The difference between the two concepts is that irony is a figure of speech and satire is a text type. To bring clarity on ...
  • Kgolo le tlhopho ya theto ya Sepedi / Growth and classification of Sepedi poetry 
    Mampuru, Deborah (University of Pretoria, 2015)
    When the origin and the development of the Sepedi literature is looked into, it emerged that the main effort was made by the missionaries. The Berlin Lutheran Church will never be forgotten for the contribution they made. ...
  • Kgolo ya Tiragatšo ya Sepedi (Sepedi) 
    Maila, Ramalau Andries (University of Pretoria, 2007-09-12)
    The aim of this investigation is to examine and discuss the growth and development of the Sepedi drama. With the aim in mind, both written (stage) dramas and radio dramas that were broadcast and appeared in book form at a ...
  • Kgolo, tswelopele le katlego ya kanegelokopana ya Sepedi: (1951-1999) (Sepedi) 
    Kgatla, Peter Moroka (University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The aim of this research is to give a literary accountable description of the development of the short story in Sepedi. In order to achieve this, the descriptive as well as the expository and comparative method are used, ...
  • Khuetšo ya O.K. Matsepe go bangwadi ba Sepedi 
    Thobakgale, Raphehli Michael (University of Pretoria, 2005)
    Anyone wishing to laud Matsepe for his literary ability should first turn to Ramaila who was not only one of the first writers in Sepedi, but also taught his people to read. Some of his short stories in the volume entitled ...
  • A language application for Health Science students : a study on user experience 
    Wilken, Ilana (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    South Africa is home to 11 official languages and speakers of these languages communicate with one another on a daily basis. Such multilingual communication occurs throughout the country, especially at hospitals and clinics. ...
  • Leeto : Dingwalong tsa sepedi 
    Sebake, Senkatile Jackson (University of Pretoria, 2006-06-23)
  • Lenong La Gauta : Padi Ya Botseka 
    Mahole, Boshoff Frans (University of Pretoria, 2005-06-23)
  • Lenyalo la setšo sa Bapedi ba Matlala ba Moutse 
    Sefoka, Moipone Magdalina (University of Pretoria, 2017)
    Research has been conducted by Mönnig (1967), Lewis (1976) and the Worlddbook Encyclopaedia (2000) regarding the Bapedi traditional marriage system. However, although all three research projects focus on the Bapedi marriage ...
  • Lexicographic perspectives on the use of Sepedi as a high function language 
    Lekganyane, Diapo Nelson (University of Pretoria, 2006-11-21)
    The study was aimed at establishing in a scientific way the extent to which Sepedi is able to fulfill its role as one of the official languages in South Africa. The primary research question was whether Sepedi could function ...
  • The linguistic relationship between Southern and Northern Ndebele 
    Skhosana, Philemon Buti (University of Pretoria, 2010-10-09)
    This study investigates the linguistic relationship between Southern and Northern Ndebele. The focus is on the historical background of the two main South African Ndebele groups, covering various linguistic aspects, such ...
  • Lorato le lenyalo mo mabokong a ga S.F. Motlhake (Setswana) 
    Phiri, Rebecca Batsile (University of Pretoria, 2008-08-15)
    This mini-dissertatation is aimed at critically analysing the importance of Setswana culture in relation to problems experienced today due to adaptation to Western culture. The mini-dissertation is discussed within the ...
  • Manyobonyobo : padi ya boitsholo 
    Komati, Priscilla Refiloe (University of Pretoria, 2007-01-10)
    The full text of this thesis/dissertation is not available online. Pending permission from the author/supervisor access may be provided on <a href="mailto:upetd@up.ac.za">request.</a> Read the abstract in the section 00front ...
  • Marara : Patlisiso ya diteng le Poloto 
    Mahlaka, M. M. (University of Pretoria, 2007-07-17)
    This dissertation analyses the novelette Marara, written by D.P. Semakaleng Monyaise. This work has been previously investigated by critics such as Mogajane, Malope and Mogapi, who focused on its content and style and ...
  • Masetlapelo dikanegelong t a Sepedi 
    Kekana, Thupana Solomon (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    The research focuses on solutions to problems experienced in distinguishing between tragedy and pathos. The tragic is always characterised by emotions, and 'narrative can only be regarded as tragic through its tragic theme' ...