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Understanding and Processing Language in Complex Settings, or UPSET for short, is a research focus area with members across the three North-West University campuses. The research entity investigates how humans use language in the complex, multilingual setting of South Africa. We do not shy away from unusual forms of language, or unusual…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/understanding-and-processing-complex-settings/our-research
Our research
[accordion collapsed] Overview Research in UPSET is organised in three subprogrammes, and in these subprogrammes, in various research projects. The subprogramme Applied Linguistics is led by Prof Susan Coetzee-van Rooy, and focuses on two themes: multilingualism and academic literacy. The subprogramme Language Practice…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/understanding-and-processing-complex-settings/staff
Staff
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Contact us
Ms Soné Anthony (Senior Administrative Officer) Room 108, Building 6 Vanderbijlpark Campus North-West University Vanderbijlpark South Africa Phone: +27 16 910 3442 Email Prof Gustav Butler (Director) Room 108, Building 6 Vanderbijlpark Campus North-West University Vanderbijlpark South Africa Phone: +27 16 910 3480 Email…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/intro-music-research
Introduction to Music Research
Prof Ewie Erasmus The purpose of this module is to help students improve their basic reading and writing skills, as well as their ability to access and interpret sources so that their academic writing skills can be developed. The major themes involve analysing, evaluating and critically discussing a text, as well as interpreting it…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/research-methodology
Research Methodology
Prof Liesl van der Merwe The primary aim of this module is to enable students to conceptualise, plan, write, and then present and defend a research proposal with integrity at a public symposium. Students are encouraged to choose a topic they are passionate about! Prof van der Merwe guides students in conceptualising a study.…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/keyboard-skills
Keyboard Skills
Prof Tinus Botha Ms Jana Mathee Diploma in Music Students in the Diploma in Music study the attributes of the piano, the correct positioning at the piano, basic playing actions and improvised accompaniment of multicultural songs. This ensures that students are aware of the diversity of styles and compositions learnt…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/population-and-health/research
Research
Selected Student Projects Doctoral graduates 2016 K.V. Rampagane 2016. Marriage Dynamics and fertility in the era of HIV: A case study of Mahikeng Local Municipality, North West Province, South Africa. A PhD thesis submitted to North-West University, Mahikeng Campus as a fulfilment for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/community-music
Community Music
Prof Janelize Morelli Community Music is an emergent discipline in music studies. Musicing practices are as diverse as the peoples of the Earth. Therefore, it is difficult to create one coherent definition of community music. In general, community music refers to musical practices which are fluid, adaptable, include informal or non…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/iapche-africa-2018
International Association of the Promotion of Christian Higher Education
All Africa Conference of the International Association of the Promotion of Christian Higher Education 6 - 8 November 2018 In Potchefstroom North-West University South Africa The IAPCHE African Conference will be hosted in collaboration with the Institute for Foundational Studies of the North-West…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/iapche-2018/accommodation
Accommodation
Accommodation closest to the venue Dennepark (From about R260 per person per night) NWU Sports Village (R870.00 - R1275 per night) Astrovilla Guest Facility (R665.00 per person per night) Additional accommodation Guesthouses [PDF 249 KB]https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/iapche-2018/contact-details