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Descriptive Linguistics
Overview This sub-programme is focussed on research in what can be broadly termed "Descriptive Linguistics"; another term that has become popular on the local South Africa scene is "microlinguistics," i.e. linguistics whose main (although not exclusive) focus is the structure of language. This is meant to include the core…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/unit-languages-and-literature-sa-context/applied-linguistics
Applied Linguistics
Overview Applied Linguistics could be considered a discipline of design, with the aim to investigate and design solutions to social problems associated with language. It includes theoretical and empirical investigations of actual and contemporary matters in which language is a central issue. These form the basis for responsibly designed…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/unit-languages-and-literature-sa-context/literature
Literature
Overview At present the sub-programme Literature focuses on the themes of Literary textuality: Products and processes, Life Writing, Ecocriticm and Ecofeminism, Eudamonia and Metamodernism. We specialise is areas such as text production, text-edition, inter-textuality, text interpretation and relationships between text and the world. Life…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/unit-languages-and-literature-sa-context/staff
Staff
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NWU Postgraduate Studies
Potchefstroom Campus Baccalaureus Artium Honours Degrees: Honours in Afrikaans and Dutch Honours in Linguistics Honours in Literary Studies Honours in Language Technology Honours in English Honours in French Honours in German Honours in Afrikaans Creative Writing…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication/staff-communication
Staff - Communication
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About Mafikeng
Mahikeng The communication programme offers students an inter-disciplinary foundation in the theoretical underpinnings and skills necessary to become communication, media and public relations practitioners and informed/critical media producers and consumers. General Outcomes The purpose of the qualification is to enable students to…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication/about-vanderbijlpark
About Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark Who are we? On the Vanderbijlpark Campus we strive to produce a dynamic and innovative student that is able to adapt to changes in the dynamic Southern African communication industry. Emphasis is placed on creative and critical thinking. The programme teaches students about the latest technology and software packages used in…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/communication/staff-creativity-centre
Staff - Creativity Centre
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Your musical journey starts here!
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Profile & History
The School of Music & Conservatory at North-West University offers exceptional music instruction in a variety of instruments and genres. Students have the opportunity to develop their music skills within our various undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, from diploma to doctoral level. Our study programmes offer students a wide…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/facilities
Facilities
The NWU School of Music is well-equipped for quality music instruction, research and performance with the following facilities and venues at the Conservatory: [accordion collapsed] Conservatory Hall The Conservatory Hall is the main concert venue at the School of Music. With 366 seats and excellent acoustics, it is especially…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/contact
Contact Information
+27 18 299-1692 to our mailing list for concerts and other announcements. School of Music North-West University Private Bag X6001 Potchefstroom 2520 Conservatory / Konservatorium (K1) Cnr of Meyer St & Thabo Mbeki Way [R501] Potchefstroom 2531https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/concerts2019
Concerts 2019
The NWU School of Music presents an annual concert series featuring local, national and international musicians. The variety of concerts is well balanced and include various genres, from classical and jazz to popular and indigenous music. Follow our social media channels below and subscribe to our mailing list for all the concert…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/student-assemblies-2019
Student Assemblies - 2019
Student Assemblies for all music students are held on Tuesdays at 12:00 during normal academic class weeks. Other NWU staff and students, as well as members of the public, are welcome to attend these sessions, free of charge. During Studio Sessions, each instrument group (vocal, piano, strings, woodwind, brass, guitar) meet with their…https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/music/visiting-lecturers