Title page and synopsis only v.2; Title page, table of contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University of Adelaide Library. / Abstract from Exegesis: As writers create stories within fragile and contested territories, they are often confronted by difficult ethical questions. When the lives of people from different cultures, races and genders intersect, whose story should be told? Does the person of white, European ancestry have the right to tell his/her part of that story? Does a man have the right to tell a woman's story? If so, from whose point of view? If not, should stories be peopled only with one's own race, one's own gender? Must a person of mixed identity write only about one race, one ethnicity? If so, which one? What is the responsibility of the writer to create stories of the world she/he observes and lives in rather than the ideal one in which most of us would like to live? How does the writer construct writing practices that embody theoretical and ideological values without privileging polemic over artistic integrity? These questions are not just philosophical for me as a writer. The answers determine what I will or will not permit myself to write, especially since I want to approach story-telling with a sensitive eye to the power of literature to show readers a world of diverse and intersecting experiences. This essay explores the responses to such questions by a number of highly respected international writers whose work has informed my writing. It also looks at the ethical use point of view as a strategy for entering the space of intersecting human experiences within contested geographic and political terrain. / http://proxy.library.adelaide.edu.au/login?url= http://library.adelaide.edu.au/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?BBID=1232065 / Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, School of Humanities, 2006

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Many of these poems, although written in English, are inspired by Sepedi idioms and proverbs. Some invoke township and village life, others the observations and questions that come from writing poetry and experiences of travelling to different countries to read my poems. Others dwell on the political transformation in South Africa, or its absence, and on my own spiritual transformation.

This dissertation is rooted in the theory of time and place and it considers the built environment through the lens of past, present and projected future evolution. The project examines various themes of dualistic study within the broader subject of time and change. Pertinent to the 21st century, the interface between man, technology and architecture is investigated in an examination of how architecture can intervene in the process of perpetual modernisation and the benefits or compromising attributes it has on man. Additionally, the relationship between old and new built fabric in architectural heritage is studied and a mediative architectural approach is proposed. Also, the dual construct of permanence and change in architecture is investigated. At the dawn of the fourth industrial revolution, where the physical- and the cyber worlds are continuously interwoven, a re-examination of learning models and the volatile situation of higher education in South Africa is conducted in anticipation of what technological advancement continuously presents and the impact this has on man and the built environment. The site of the Government Printing Works embodies a comprehensive intersection between time, change and architecture with a rich development history spanning over 120 years. The block tells the story of function, production and dissemination of knowledge, and this intangible heritage is commemorated by the proposed programme of a T.E.L. (Technology-Enabled-Learning) Centre that blends physical and virtual learning environments and where knowledge is distributed in a ubiquitous manner. / Hierdie studie is gegrond in die teorie oor tyd en plek en dit beskou die bouomgewing deur die lens van verlede, hede en geprojekteerde toekomstige evolusie. In die wyer onderwerp van tyd en plek word verskeie temas van dualistiese studie ondersoek. Met toepassing op die 21ste eeu, word die koppelvlak tussen die mens, tegnologie en argitektuur ondersoek, deur 'n studie oor hoe argitektuur kan ingryp in the proses van onophoudelike modernisering en die voordele of nadele wat dit inhou vir die mens. Daarbenewens word die verhouding tussen ou en nuwe geboue bestudeer en 'n bemiddelinde argitektoniese benadering word voorgestel. Verder word die dubelle benadring van vastheid en verandering in argitektoniese elemente ondersoek. Aan die omvang van 'n vierde industri?le revolusie, waar die fisiese en die kuber w?relde voortdurend verweef word, word 'n herondersoek van leermodelle en die huidige wisselvallige situasie van ho?r onderwys in Suid-Afrika gedoen, in afwagting van wat tegnologiese vooruitgang voortdurend bied vir die mens en die beboude omgewing. Die terrein van die Staatsdrukkery verpersoonlik 'n omvattende kruising tussen tyd, verandering en argitektuur met 'n ryk geskiedenis van ontwikkeling wat strek oor meer as 120 jaar. Die blok vertel die verhaal van funksie, produksie en die verspreiding van kennis, en hierdie nie-tasbare erfenis is herdenk deur die voorgestelde program van 'n T.A.L. (Tegnologie Aangedrewe-Leer) Sentrum wat fisiese en virtuele leeromgewings saamsmelt en waar kennis versprei word in 'n alomteenwoordige wyse / Mini Dissertation (MArch (Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2016. / Architecture / MArch (Prof) / Unrestricted

Coils of the serpent is a scholarly journal dedicated to the investigation of contemporary manifestations of power. It is intended as an open-access platform where diverse theories and analyses of power shall be developed, brought into dialogue with each other, discussed, criticized, illustrated and popularized. The journal was launched in 2016.

The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between connected learning environments and rural learners' development of 21st century skills. The driving question for the research is, "what is the impact of introducing a technology supported connected learning environment on rural learners' development of 21st century skills?" The need arises out of the undesirable state of education in South African public schools, particularly in poor, rural and marginalised areas. The literature shows that the learning environments in these contexts are stuck with an old education system that needs radical reinvention for the 21st century. The connected learning framework is used as a model for learning and a reference for design of the intervention that is employed. The study uses a qualitative and experimental approach for data collection, using semi-structured interviews, focus groups and data collected through a social media platform. The results show that connected learning is a possible approach to education in rural contexts, with learners showing evidence of 21st century skills development over the period of the study. Theoretical insights generated include the mechanisms with which connected learning environments promote 21st century skills development. The study also generated helpful insights for organisations and practitioners wanting to introduce modern learning environments in rural schools in South Africa.

Thesis advisor: Robert Stanton / The timelessness of the Arthurian tradition lends itself to adaptability: hundreds of authors over the centuries have inherited the tales and adjusted them to his or her society’s needs. Sir Thomas Malory lived during the War of Roses, a period of upheaval and violence. While imprisoned, he wrote Le Morte d’Arthur, which was inspired from the French romances. He emphasized the ideals of chivalry, brotherhood, loyalty, and order, which had been eroded in contemporary society. From Malory’s stories, Tennyson created Idylls of the King, resurrecting a medieval world to edify Victorian society. Through Guinevere’s affair, Tennyson attempted to revive the idea of courtly love and the importance of pursuing the purest form of love, which he juxtaposed against King Arthur who was the model gentleman for Victorian society. My novel, Le Morte d'Americana carries on the tradition of taking the most important pieces of the Arthurian tradition and weaving them together with the most pressing issues of modern American society. I have mainly focused on Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur and Alfred Lord Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, using characters and themes from these texts to craft Le Morte d’Americana. Arthur and his knights and the violence that surrounds them translate into the issues of police brutality, gun violence, and toxic masculinity. This novel is a bridge between the past and present. / Thesis (BA) — Boston College, 2019. / Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: Departmental Honors. / Discipline: English.

Thesis advisor: Mehmet Ekmekci / The increased adoption of automation into various occupations strikes fear into many hearts, as people worry that robots will be able to perform their jobs more efficiently, leading to their inevitable unemployment. However, economists predict that this new technology will actually lead to a higher level of employment, although it will cause the aggregate labor share to decrease, forcing wages to decline. This paper focuses on ways in which we can recover a portion of the labor share and mitigate the decline of wages through the development of human capital via the educational system. Moreover, it seeks to understand ways in which we can exploit the jobs that will be created by automation by proposing methods to alter the educational structure to emphasize the new skills that are becoming more pertinent. My analysis provides evidence that by developing methods to encourage higher levels of educational attainment through dual degree and accelerated master’s programs, as well by decreasing the cost-exclusivity of higher education, we can both prepare future generations and reskill the current generation to succeed in this economic environment. / Thesis (BA) — Boston College, 2019. / Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: Arts and Sciences Honors Program. / Discipline: Economics.

Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Technology: Fine Art, Department of Fine Art and Jewelry Design, Durban University of Technology, Durban. South Africa, 2015. / This dissertation documents and evaluates the subversion of traditional porcelain in the work of the selected artists from 2000-2012. The artists selected for research are Edmund de Waal (1964), Paul Scott (1953), Katharine Morling (1972), Rachel Kneebone (1973) and Clare Twomey (1968). They are British ceramists who work in porcelain in diverse ways, thus providing evidence of a wide range of the subversion of traditional porcelain. An explanation of the research methodology used is provided. The research begins by providing a history of porcelain from the earliest times to the present, documenting the shift of porcelain from the East to the West, as well as the history and properties of porcelain (white china clay). The position of porcelain in the discipline of ceramics is discussed. This includes a thorough investigation and analysis of the physical properties of porcelain and its functional application through history. The meaning of the term subversion, in the context of ceramics, is clarified and evidence of the subversion of traditional porcelain is provided through a discussion of the selected artists’ work. Conclusions are drawn and analysed. My art practice in the form of an exhibition entitled Entwined is discussed in the context of the subversion of traditional porcelain. This includes a discussion of my working method, an explanation of the body of work and an analysis of similarities and differences between my work and that of the selected artists. The dissertation concludes with a discussion of the research findings and provides suggestions for further research.

A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, 2017 / The thesis analyses civil-military relations in Zimbabwe since independence, but especially during the period from 2000 through 2013. A central question is why an outright military coup has not occurred, despite severe political and economic crises. Thequestion is broken down into two linked sub- -military relations question of why the military have not seized power from civilians and (2) the question why no "populist military revolt" has occurred, despite the kind of hyperinflation that has triggered such revolts in countries like Ghana and Ethiopia: [Abbreviated Abstract. Open document to view full version] / XL2018