http://hdl.handle.net/10386/23 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:56:18 GMT 2013-06-19T05:56:18Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/864 Title: Register as determinant of identity : A case of Northern Sotho Seshate language Authors: Mphahlele, Daniel Matlape Abstract: This research study is divided into five chapters and they are as follows: Chapter one is the introductory chapter of this study and it covers the background of this study problem, aim of the study, rational of the study, significance of the study, study methodology, and literature review. Chapter two covers the analytic study of discourse at mošate looking at the use of figurative speech patterns such as idioms, proverbial utterances as gestures of speech in control by the domain, purpose, and setting. Chapter three covers politeness and related gestures of speech as used by Northern Sotho language speakers during gatherings at mošate and other discourse conventions. Chapter four covers the study of Sešate as a restricted code as opposed to elaborate code and its appropriateness, discourse theories and the purposefulness of Sešate. Chapter five is the concluding chapter of this study. Description: Thesis (M.A. (African Languages )) --University of Limpopo, 2008 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10386/864 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/860 Title: A historical exploration of the internal political factors in the fall of apartheid : The case of Lebowa Bantustan,1970-1994 Authors: Mokgawa, Amos Pheeha Abstract: Refer to document Description: Thesis (M.A. (History)) --University of Limpopo, 2008 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10386/860 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/849 Title: Myth as a tool of literary, socio-economic, cultural and political liberation in selected works of Naguib Mahfouz, Ngugi wa Thiong'o and Zakws Mda Authors: Mashau, Godani Samuel Abstract: Refer to document Description: Thesis (Ph.D. (Literature)) --University of Limpopo, 2011 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10386/849 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/804 Title: A comparative analysis of cross-referencing with special reference to Northern Sotho monolingual dictionary and Northern Sotho-English bilingual dictionaries Authors: Modiba, Mantsha Cecilia Abstract: This study evaluates the comparative analysis of cross-referencing in Northern Sotho monolingual dictionary and Northern Sotho-English bilingual dictionaries. The study argues that Northern Sotho-English Lexicographers do not treat cross-referencing in accordance with the lexicographic theories and principles. Since in this study cross-referencing is treated with regard to synonyms and antonyms only, the study has discovered that there are many problems in relation to the application of cross-referencing in these dictionaries. This enables dictionary users to follow it with ease, because if theories are not adhered to, then the motive for using dictionaries becomes null and void. The other thing is that lexicographers mix the translation equivalents of partial synonyms and complete synonyms, that is, partial synonyms are paired with complete synonyms, thus leading to orthorgraphic errors. Moreover, the study discovered that some emerging lexicographers are attempting to apply cross-referencing in their dictionaries, something which is a very good attempt. Therefore, the study recommends that major theories and principles of lexicography should be indicated in the front matter of the dictionaries. This will be to make sure that lexicographers themselves know about those theories, as that will make their dictionaries very useful to their readers. Description: Thesis (M.A. (African Languages)) -- University of Limpopo, 2011 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10386/804 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z