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Theses and Dissertations (Communication Studies): Recent submissions

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The problem of dynamic equivalence in the translation of the Bible into Sepedi "Bibele ya taba ye botse" with special reference to the book of "Revelation"

Mashao, Ntshibudi Veronica (2008)

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Download culture and the dilemma of postmodern technologies: (il) legal digital music sharing and itss effects on South African artistes

Kgasago, Tshepho Justice (2022)

Digital technologies are increasingly revolutionising music consumption patterns globally. Consequently, there is an emerging culture in which online tools have become primary platforms for music consumption. In this ...
Comparative study of anaphors between Xitsonga and English

Masina, Millicent (2022)

The aim of this study was to compare anaphors between Xitsonga and English. This study was to find out if there are any similarities and differences of anaphors between Xitsonga and English. The researcher also wanted ...
Absent masculinity and feminine resilience : a post colonial analysis of media discourses of female-headed households in South Africa

Letsoalo, Koketso Sophia (2022)

South Africa experiences a high rate of absent fathers and this makes single-mother households a prominent family structure in the country. There are many framings and discourses of single mother households in the media, ...
The challenges of pictorial illustrations in texts faced by students : the case of the University of Limpopo in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Matshanisi, Ndivhuwo (2022)

This study explored the challenges of pictorial illustrations in texts faced by Students: The case of the University of Limpopo in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study seeks to contribute to the process of understanding ...
Multi-flex neo-hybrid identities : liberatory postmodern and (post) colonial narratives of South African women's hair and the media construction of identity

Le Roux, Janell Marion (2020)

Hair has been a marker of identity that communicates issues of race, acceptability, class and beauty. Evidence of this was during colonialism and apartheid where South African identities were defined by physical characteristics ...
Distracted generation (?) : technology use, texting and driving in South Africa

Kgasago, Tshepho Justice (2017)

The use of communication technologies has brought changes to our daily ways of doing things. Youth use technology for different purposes at different locations. As technology grows everyday with various advantages, its ...
Electoral campaigns and political communication : a comparative analysis of EFF and ANC's framing of the land question and unemployment during 2019 elections

Mehale, Moraka Frans (2022)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the approach to land and unemployment as main electoral themes during 2019 elections in South Africa by the ANC and EFF. A qualitative, exploratory research was conducted to ...
Theorizing conceptualizations of literacy development from classroom practice : an exploration of teachers' theory revision

Mashatole, Mogakabane Abram (2014)

This research was a case study of teachers’ conceptualizations and theories that underpin their classroom practices in a primary school in the Mankweng Township, Limpopo Province. The study sought to explore what these ...
The impact of phonetics and phonology on the Xitsonga orthography

Maluleke, Rivalani (2013)

The aim of this dissertation is to examine the impact of phonetics and phonology on the Xitsonga orthography. It looks at the history of Xitsonga orthography and the developments from the missionaries’ era in the 1800s ...
Knowledge, practice and attitudes of primary school children towards healthy diet in Dikgale Village, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Modjadji, Shapul Edith Ladygay (2019)

The aim of this study was to investigate knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary school children towards healthy diet in Dikgale Village, Limpopo Province, South Africa. This study was an intervention study at ...
An exploration of the influence of Khelobedu dialect on standard Sepedi : the case of students writing in a Sepedi classroom context of the University of Limpopo

Letsoalo, Mmaranti Pamla (2021)

This study explores the influence of the Khelobedu Dialect on Standard Sepedi with a special focus on the students’ writing. A classroom is a space where students need to feel the confidence to take part in classroom ...
Perception of health beliefs and the spread of Tuberculosis (TB) in the Mokopane Area, Mogalakwena Municipality

Mashishi, Lesiba Peter (2021)

This study was prompted by the number of people who die daily from tuberculosis (TB) in the study area. The study investigated the perceptions of Mokopane residents, and their level of understanding and knowledge of the ...
The intellectualisation of African languages : the case of the University of Limpopo

Letsoalo, Alydia Modjadji (2021)

Some research has been done on the intellectualisation of African languages. However, African languages are still not used enough in academia; in fact, they are undermined. They need to be developed into languages of ...
Newsroom gatekeeping and attitudes of community newspaper editors towards citizen journalism

Mahlangu, Johanna Charlotte (2021)

Citizen journalism has the potential to enhance the state of community newspapers. The emergence of digital media brought about the concept of citizen journalism, allowing ordinary citizens to practice journalism similar ...
Communicating a public moral argument : a textual analysis of Svetlana Alexievich's Zinky Boys : Soviet voices from the Afghanistan war

Nagel, Pieter Samuel (2021)

This thesis explored the narratives of Soviet survivors of the Soviet-Afghanistan War that lasted from 1979 to 1989. The purpose of this exploration was to gain an understanding of the individual arguments that these ...
Health communication, culture and the 'glamourised' killer : assessing youth's knowledge and perceptions of hubbly bubbly smoking risks at a South African university

Motloutsi, Aniekie Mohlabine (2020)

Hubbly Bubbly smoking is a visibly growing trend among young people globally. However, health promotion about the risks that result from hubbly bubbly smoking has not been vigilant so far. The study attempts to determine ...
Towards developing a communication strategy for water re-use in South Africa

Mamabolo, Mamogobo Rosinah (2020)

This study aimed to develop a communication strategy for water re-use in Basic Education, which included illustrative learning materials which were suitable for online learning. To attain the intended aim, the study ...
Assessing the effectiveness of direct marketing and digital communication as integrated marketing communication strategies : a case study of the University of Limpopo student recruitment programme

Maeko, Reuben (2020)

The purpose of this study was to assess the Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) strategies used by the University of Limpopo’s Marketing and Communication, Student Recruitment division. The study focuses on the use ...
An evaluation of the impact of health communication campaigns at the University of Limpopo

Lekekela, Mamodupi Lydia (2020)

Health communication is one of the interventions used to overcome health issues in society. Behavioural change is a process that relies on influence, and carefully designed messages about a desired outcome. These messages ...

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