Balfourb, nhlanhla mkhizea and charlotte engelbrechta acollege of humanities, university of kwazulu natal, durban, south africa. The purpose of the language plan is to set out details of the practical implementation of the language policy adopted by the university of kwazulunatal. Provincial language policy kwazulunatal department of. Language, africanisation, and identity politics at a south. Language plan of the university of kwazulunatal approved by senate 2 august 2006 introduction. University of kwazulunatal university of kwazulunatal, 2014. Language policy of the university of kwazulu natal approved by council 1 september 2006 introduction the higher education act of 1997 informs language policy for higher education. The university of kwazulunatal was formed on 1 january 2004 as a result of the merger between the university of durbanwestville and the university of natal. The current language policy of the university of kwazulunatal and the. Get info about scholarships and llm tuition and discuss with other applicants. For admission into programmes of study at the university of kwazulunatal, ukzn for any first. The university of kwazulunatal identifies with the goals of south africas multilingual language policy and seeks to be a key player in its successful implementation. The university of natal no longer exists as a distinct legal entity, as it was incorporated into the university of kwazulunatal on 1 january 2004.
Multilingualism in south africa discipline of music. Ukzns optometry discipline hosted a talk by one of only 12 ocularists in south africa, mr peter furber. Furber began his career as a dental technician and thereafter worked at durban university of technology doing maxillofacial work and manufacturing ocular prostheses. The ukzn language policy has of course been controversial. Located on the howard college, pietermaritzburg and westville campuses. Ukzn students handbook 2021 prospectus pdf download. Pdf progress and challenges for language policy implementation.
The college of health sciences is a multiprofessional institution spread across four of the five campuses of the university of kwazulu natal. Their commitment to mentoring students in the multifaceted art of musicmaking including performance, theory, aural, history and technology ensures that students can mature into musicians capable of performing, composing and producing research at the highest. Learn about the llm programs at kwazulu natal ukzn pietermaritzburg and other law schools in south africa. The case of selected secondary schools in the durban metro in kwazulunatal province. University of kwazulunatal ukzn pietermaritzburg campus. Kwazoeloenatal is a province of south africa that was created in 1994 when the zulu bantustan of kwazulu place of the zulu in zulu and natal province were merged.
Pdf appraisal of bilingual language policy researchgate. Isizulu is the best option for a student who enters the university of kwazulunatal because, as the university of kwazulunatal is implementing a bilingual language policy, isizulu is one of the languages of the university that will soon become the language of teaching and learning. The anc african national congress policy of bee black economic empowerment has helped create a new perhaps we should say bourgeois. Progress and challenges for language policy implementation at the university of kwazulunatal nobuhle ndimandehlongwaa, robert j. South african first time applicants must apply via cao at. For admission into programmes of study at the university of kwazulunatal, ukzn for. The programme will also support the bilingual language policy of the university of kwazulu natal.
The case of selected secondary schools in the durban metro in kwazulu natal province. University of kwazulu natal university of kwazulu natal, 2014. Please be advised that the university is currently in recess. Progress and challenges for language policy implementation at the university of kwazulu natal nobuhle ndimandehlongwaa, robert j. University of kwazulunatal, ukzn admission requirements. There is a need to develop and promote proficiency in the official languages, particularly english and. The programme will also support the bilingual language policy of the university of kwazulunatal. The university of kwazulu natal identifies with the goals of south africas multilingual language policy and seeks to be a key player in its successful implementation.
Staff and student preferences dianna moodley abstract this discussion provides an overview of the perceptions and preferences of students and staff regarding language use at ukzn and argues that attitude towards language is the key factor in determining the success of any language policy. The policy recognises the need to develop and promote proficiency in the. It is one of the few tertiary institutions in the country where tangible steps have been taken toward incorporating an african language for academic purposes. Deputy vicechancellor, professor renuka vithal provides strategic leadership on teaching and learning, developing university teaching and learning policies and monitoring their. Jan 24, 2019 potential students may apply to any of the university of kwazulu natal undergraduates, postgraduate, masters, diploma, doctorate, bachelors, premasters, distant education learning, international, ph. Progress and challenges for language policy implementation at the university of kwazulu natal. The university of natal was a university in natal and later became kwazulunatal in south africa. The university of kwazulunatal ukzn drew up its language policy in compliance with the needs of the province in which it is situated. Abstractafter centuries of eurocentric linguistic ideology, the south african government has formulated african language development and multilingualism as one priority in the education system. School of health sciences university of kwazulunatal. Approved by council 1 september 2006 discipline of music. The university of kwazulu natal aims to be a truly south african university that reflects the society in which it is situated.
At the university of kwazulunatal, english is the main medium of instruction but the institutions language policy provides for the use of isizulu one of the indigenous african languages as an. Mar 27, 2020 university of kwazulunatal, ukzn admission requirements. Lets talk about sex baby a comparative study of parents perceptions of parentchild sexuality communication with their adolescent children in rural and urban. While only english, and decreasingly afrikaans, are the only established languages of instruction at tertiary level, most universities in the country have revised their language policies in. University students views on the language issue, then the scholars below. The university of kwazulu natal was formed on 1 january 2004 as a result of the merger between the university of durbanwestville and the university of natal. Policy adopted in 20061 by the university of kwazulu natal. Provincial language policy kwazulunatal department of arts.
A relaxed environment where the academic research community can meet with colleagues and consult with research office cluster staff and interact physically. University of kwazulunatal the languageineducation policy and attitudes of learners, educators and parents towards english orland isizulu as the language of learning and teaching. Oct 01, 2015 nearly 78% of kwazulunatals residents speak zulu as a first language. The management of the university of kwazulu natal ukzn has released the institutions prospectus in pdf for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students for the 20212022 academic session. Ukzn prospectus 2021 pdf download university of kwazulu natal prospectus for undergraduate and postgraduate prospective students for the 20212022 academic year. Balfourb, nhlanhla mkhizea and charlotte engelbrechta acollege of humanities, university of kwazulunatal, durban, south africa. University of kwazulunatal 2,459 view strategic plan university of kwazulunatal 1,258 view kwazulunatal provincial department of health an 1,146 view kwazulunatal department of education kzn education 2,274 view. Ukzn international students entrance requirements university of kwazulunatal prospectus 2020 undergraduate international applicants are subject to a selection procedure based on academic merit and the number of spaces available. The english language is not being removed or ignored but the university is promoting the implementation of one of the african languages isizulu which is spoken by the majority of the kwazulu natal population to be a compulsory prescription for students to learn. The school of mathematics, statistics and computer science is one of five schools housed within the college of agriculture, engineering and science at the university of kwazulunatal.
Here you will find a vibrant community of staff members who are active musicians and scholars. Mother tongue teaching at the university of kwazulunatal 93. The new university of kwazulu natal unites two major educational institutions in kwazulu natal. The language policy of the university of kwazulunatal 2003 adheres to the stipulations enshrined in the. Applications and information office please be advised that the university is currently in recess. University of kwazulu natal the language ineducation policy and attitudes of learners, educators and parents towards english orland isizulu as the language of learning and teaching. Understanding language ling101h1 paper 1 page 1 of 12 duration.
Coastal durban is a perfect home for those who love the ocean from one of the worlds best diving spots to one of the top 5 locations in south africa for surfing, the city is an ocean playground with gorgeous beach vistas for relaxing after class. The university of kwazulunatal ukzn was born out of the merger of two. Language plan of the university of kwazulu natal approved by senate 2 august 2006 introduction. The documents language in education policy 1997 and the language policy for higher education 2002 set out the framework for the policy development. Language policy of the university of kwazulunatal approved by council 1 september 2006 introduction the higher education act of 1997 informs language policy for higher education. Therefore, this article contains the full list of all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses coupled with their general requirements. Approved by council 1 september 2006 ukzn registrars. Potential students may apply to any of the university of kwazulunatal undergraduates, postgraduate, masters, diploma, doctorate, bachelors, premasters, distant education learning, international, ph. Download ukzn prospectus 20212022 here southafricaportal. The ukzn libraries provides services to the larger university community and external users of the libraries, which includes other libraries, alumni students, the academic community in the country and international users view all newsletters view all blogs self help videos. Its excellent scholars function holistically, ethically and in a socially responsive manner within the african health care environment while actively engaging international collaboration and partnerships.
The new university of kwazulunatal unites two major educational institutions in kwazulunatal. The language plan guides the implementation goals to be achieved within each of the two. Language learning journal progress and challenges for. At the university of kwazulu natal, english is the main medium of instruction but the institutions language policy provides for the use of isizulu one of the indigenous african languages as an. The aim of the programme is to produce students who are able to analyse, formulate and evaluate alternative development policies as well as to be knowledgeable about alternative development theories. The purpose of this merger was in alignment with the college model adopted by the university, thereby providing a centralized office responsible for providing support to the schools and act as a resource to the university of kwazulu natal ukzn on all quality related matters. The english language is not being removed or ignored but the university is promoting the implementation of one of the african languages isizulu which is spoken by the majority of the kwazulunatal population to be a compulsory prescription for students to learn. College of health sciences university of kwazulunatal. The policy recognize the need to develop and promote proficiency in the official languages, particularly english and isizulu. The university of kwazulu natal is an englishmedium university. The management of isizulu as a language of teaching and.
English proficiency ukzn extended learning pty ltd. Ukzn is ranked 9th amongst the top universities in continental. The school encompasses the disciplines of mathematics, statistics and computer science. The university of kwazulunatal identifies with the goals of south africas multilingual language policy and seeks to be a key player in its. Phase 1, which will run from 20152019, is to establish the basis for and necessary conditions to promote and sustain phase 2, which will run from 20202030. This means that the university is committed to working with all students to ensure their personal intellectual development, while at the same time, preparing them for the responsibilities and challenges they will face in a world increasingly characterised by competition, change and diversity. Language policy of the university of kwazulunatal ref. Centre for communication,media and societyccms, criminology and forensic studies discipline, education, industrial, organizational and labour studies iols, management, social work, sociology and social policy.
Monday, 04 february thursday, 20 jun easter vacation. The university of natal no longer exists as a distinct legal entity, as it was incorporated into the university of kwazulu natal on 1 january 2004. The purpose of this merger was in alignment with the college model adopted by the university, thereby providing a centralized office responsible for providing support to the schools and act as a resource to the university of kwa zulu natal ukzn on all quality related matters. Progress and challenges for language policy implementation at the university of kwazulunatal, language learning journal, 38. It is proposed to implement this policy in two phases. The university of kwazulu natal ukzn was born out of the merger of two. Findings indicate that the ukzn academic staff and students had mixed feelings about the ukzn bilingual language policy implementation. Isizulu is the best option for a student who enters the university of kwazulu natal because, as the university of kwazulu natal is implementing a bilingual language policy, isizulu is one of the languages of the university that will soon become the language of teaching and learning. University of kwazulu natal pietermaritzburg campus 2. Ukzn international students entrance requirements university of kwazulu natal prospectus 2020 undergraduate international applicants are subject to a selection procedure based on academic merit and the number of spaces available.
The management of the university of kwazulu natal has released the ukzn undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, degree, doctorate, bachelors, distant learning, masters, international, mba, ph. Making an african language compulsory at university may do. The language policy of the university of kwazulunatal ukzn starts with. South african university language policies utrecht university. Policy adopted in 20061 by the university of kwazulunatal. It was founded in 1910 as the natal university college in pietermaritzburg and expanded to include a campus in durban in 1931.
The college of health sciences is a multiprofessional institution spread across four of the five campuses of the university of kwazulunatal. The university of kwazulunatal approved its bilingual language policy in 2006 based on the framework of the national language policy for higher education of 2002. Delegates will learn the practical application of english in situations that are directly relevant to their local context and that they encounter in daily life. However, we will still be available to assist you with any queries or learning and research requirements. South africa, with a focus on the countrys past and current language policy. Its language policy requires that all applicants, who are not from an english speaking country or have not been educated in an english speaking country, must demonstrate competence in english through one of the following. The university of kwazulunatal ukzn has identified a number of research focus areas which it beleives are critical to supporting its vision. There are no photos of university of kwazulunatal ukzn pietermaritzburg campus. We will be working remotely and business communication will continue. The university of kwazulunatal aims to be a truly south african university that reflects the society in which it is situated. The university of kwazulu natal approved its bilingual language policy in 2006 based on the framework of the national language policy for higher education of 2002. The university of kwazulu natal ukzn has identified a number of research focus areas which it beleives are critical to supporting its vision. A key goal of ukzn is to create an enabling environment for all students to pursue their studies.
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