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| 2024-09-26 |
Book Project at Mangaung Correctional Centre |
| 2024-09-26 |
Book Project at Mangaung Correctional Centre |
| 2024-09-26 |
UFS worm farming project grows to the next level |
| 2024-09-26 |
UFS worm farming project grows to the next level |
| 2024-09-25 |
Boyden Observatory: A Legacy of Astrophysical Discovery and Community Engagement |
| 2024-09-25 |
Boyden Observatory: A Legacy of Astrophysical Discovery and Community Engagement |
| 2024-09-25 |
Prof Louise Cilliers wins the 2024 UJ Translation Prize |
| 2024-09-25 |
Prof Louise Cilliers wins the 2024 UJ Translation Prize |
| 2024-09-25 |
Celebrating diversity: UFS hosts vibrant Multilingual Mokete |
| 2024-09-25 |
Celebrating diversity: UFS hosts vibrant Multilingual Mokete |
| 2024-09-24 |
UFS members form part of change at the 2024 FISU World Forum |
| 2024-09-24 |
UFS members form part of change at the 2024 FISU World Forum |
| 2024-09-24 |
Louzanne Coetzee back in Bloemfontein! |
| 2024-09-24 |
Louzanne Coetzee back in Bloemfontein! |
| 2024-09-20 |
SA plant extracts and zebrafish larvae could hold key to better epilepsy medication |
| 2024-09-20 |
SA plant extracts and zebrafish larvae could hold key to better epilepsy medication |
| 2024-09-20 |
Vincent Mahapa takes home the Dux Award |
| 2024-09-20 |
Vincent Mahapa takes home the Dux Award |
| 2024-09-19 |
GEADO donates sanitary towels to community development initiative |
| 2024-09-19 |
GEADO donates sanitary towels to community development initiative |
| 2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: University Lotto Sculpture Project: Visible but dead |
| 2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: University Lotto Sculpture Project: Visible but dead |
| 2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: Let's not forget overlooked ‘voices’ in celebrating 30 years of democracy |
| 2024-09-19 |
#HeritageMonth: Let's not forget overlooked ‘voices’ in celebrating 30 years of democracy |
| 2024-09-18 |
Your untold story can contribute to broadening our heritage narrative |
| 2024-09-18 |
Your untold story can contribute to broadening our heritage narrative |
| 2024-09-17 |
Local youth trailblazer honoured for outstanding community service |
| 2024-09-17 |
Local youth trailblazer honoured for outstanding community service |
| 2024-09-17 |
UFS Alumna Miné Kleynhans wins SASOL New Signatures Art Competition |
| 2024-09-17 |
UFS Alumna Miné Kleynhans wins SASOL New Signatures Art Competition |
| 2024-09-16 |
UFS postdoctoral fellow hopes participation at international conferences will create research networks |
| 2024-09-16 |
UFS postdoctoral fellow hopes participation at international conferences will create research networks |
| 2024-09-16 |
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: Early diagnosis is crucial, significantly improving survival rates |
| 2024-09-16 |
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth: Early diagnosis is crucial, significantly improving survival rates |
| 2024-09-13 |
Notice regarding the nomination and election of two (2) representatives of the Convocation to the University of the Free State (UFS) Council |
| 2024-09-13 |
Notice regarding the nomination and election of two (2) representatives of the Convocation to the University of the Free State (UFS) Council |
| 2024-09-13 |
NRF B3 rating acknowledges Prof Martin Nyaga’s high-quality research |
| 2024-09-13 |
NRF B3 rating acknowledges Prof Martin Nyaga’s high-quality research |
| 2024-09-13 |
Deaf awareness is more than a celebration, it’s a call for action |
| 2024-09-13 |
Deaf awareness is more than a celebration, it’s a call for action |
| 2024-09-12 |
Empowering families for better health: UFS’ innovative approach to maternal and neonatal care |
| 2024-09-12 |
Empowering families for better health: UFS’ innovative approach to maternal and neonatal care |
| 2024-09-12 |
Office for International Affairs attends the 26th annual IEASA Conference |
| 2024-09-12 |
Office for International Affairs attends the 26th annual IEASA Conference |
| 2024-09-11 |
Jagersfontein reclaims its narrative through art and digital storytelling |
| 2024-09-11 |
Jagersfontein reclaims its narrative through art and digital storytelling |
| 2024-09-11 |
Conversing on social justice: a West College initiative |
| 2024-09-11 |
Conversing on social justice: a West College initiative |
| 2024-09-11 |
Vice-Chancellor's Concert 2024: an evening of music, talent, and farewells |
| 2024-09-11 |
Vice-Chancellor's Concert 2024: an evening of music, talent, and farewells |
| 2024-09-11 |
Green Solutions: The Panacea to Global Disease Burden, Prof Anofi Ashafa's inaugural lecture |
| 2024-09-11 |
Green Solutions: The Panacea to Global Disease Burden, Prof Anofi Ashafa's inaugural lecture |
| 2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: More needs to be done |
| 2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: More needs to be done |
| 2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: We simply cannot afford to avoid the conversation anymore |
| 2024-09-10 |
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: We simply cannot afford to avoid the conversation anymore |
| 2024-09-09 |
UFS sets new benchmark with successful 2024/2025 CSRC elections |
| 2024-09-09 |
UFS sets new benchmark with successful 2024/2025 CSRC elections |
| 2024-09-09 |
Southern African Mountain Conference 2025 returns to UFS |
| 2024-09-09 |
Southern African Mountain Conference 2025 returns to UFS |
| 2024-09-06 |
Louzanne Coetzee wins bronze in record-breaking Paralympic 1 500 m T11 race |
| 2024-09-06 |
Louzanne Coetzee wins bronze in record-breaking Paralympic 1 500 m T11 race |
| 2024-09-05 |
#DeafAwarenessMonth: Advocating for quality education for deaf children |
| 2024-09-05 |
#DeafAwarenessMonth: Advocating for quality education for deaf children |
| 2024-09-04 |
Prof Jeremy Smith at his inaugural lecture: ‘Being Finished is Finished’ |
| 2024-09-04 |
Prof Jeremy Smith at his inaugural lecture: ‘Being Finished is Finished’ |
| 2024-09-03 |
Head of International Scholarships selected for prestigious US International Visitor Leadership Programme |
| 2024-09-03 |
Head of International Scholarships selected for prestigious US International Visitor Leadership Programme |
Multilingualism and exclusion to be discussed
2007-11-27
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Some of the UFS staff who will be attending the colloquium on multilinguisim and exclusion in Antwerp, Belgium are, from the left, front: Prof. Theo du Plessis and Ms Susan Lombaard; back: Prof. Johan Lubbe and Mr Roelof Geyser. All are from the Unit for Language Management.
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Multilingualism and exclusion to be discussed
Five members of the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Unit for Language Management will be taking part in an international colloquium at the University of Antwerp in Belgium on the theme: “Multilingualism and exclusion – perspectives on language and society” this week.
“During this week’s colloquium, approximately twenty South African and Flemish colleagues will reflect on the complex relationships within multilingual communities, where a variety of factors can contribute to the inclusion or exclusion of individuals or communities. Some of the papers will focus on policy measures (“from above”) with regard to the relative position of languages in a particular state, and the impact of these policy measures on the lives of language users. Others will investigate perceptions and “appropriation” (“from below”) by the same language user. In view of the multiple points of departure, the colloquium should contribute towards a better understanding of the dynamics within multilingual communities,” said Prof. Theo du Plessis, Director of the Unit for Language Management at the UFS.
“To give expression to the theme of multilingualism and exclusion, lectures will be presented in three languages, namely Afrikaans, English and Dutch. Several postgraduate students (from South Africa and Flanders) will also have an opportunity to report on investigations they are conducting within the framework of their master’s degree and doctoral studies,” said Prof. Du Plessis.
The colloquium is a follow-up of an international symposium held at the UFS during April 2006 in which a considerable number of outstanding scholars from various countries participated.
According to Prof. Du Plessis, the proceedings of the symposium held last year will be released in book form as part of the unit’s publication series “Studies in Language Policy in South Africa”, published by Van Schaik Publishers.
This sixth issue in the series entitled: “Multilingualism and Exclusion. Policy, Practice, Prospects” will be released tonight (26 November 2007) by the Permanent Deputy of the Province of Antwerp at a prestigious event during the colloquium. The issue was edited by Prof. Du Plessis, Prof. Pol Cuvelier (University of Antwerp), Dr Michael Meeuwis (University of Ghent) and Ms Lut Teck (Institute for Higher Education and the Arts in Brussels).
The UFS will be represented by Prof. Du Plessis, Prof. Johan Lubbe, Ms Susan Lombaard and Mr Roelof Geyser of the Unit for Language Management, as well as Prof. Jackie Naudé of the Department of Afro-Asiatic Studies, Sign Language and Language Practice. Representatives from the universities of Pretoria, Johannesburg, North West and the Monash University in Johannesburg will also be participating in the colloquium.
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26 November 2007 |