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The status of indigenous music in the South African school curriculum with special reference to isiZuluMkhombo, S. M. (Sibongile Margaret) 02 1900 (has links)
Text in English / The research raises concern for the practical and theoretical problems confronting pre-primary to secondary schools regarding the implementation of indigenous African music in the present curriculum. This research investigates the status of indigenous African music in the South African school’s curriculum for the purposes of its inclusion with special reference to isiZulu. The study utilised qualitative interview, observation method and existing documents for the collection of data. Participants were asked to highlight the importance of including indigenous African music in the present curriculum as a core subject, and secondly, what can be done to promote indigenous African music to South African communities? This study records the importance of isiZulu belief systems, customs and performance tradition. It looks at indigenous isiZulu music both past and present, what it offers to the community of South Africans.
The research reveals that isiZulu music can be used to recall enjoyable commemorations, express peace, and happiness and motivates team spirit as it can organise activities geared towards community development if included in the school curriculum. It also nurtures social integration, which can enhance understanding in learning. Some songs are composed to instil socio-cultural values in establishing social relationships amongst the individuals and societies, also consolidate social bonds and create patriotic feelings. Music also contributes to the child’s development and psychological abilities. The study further revealed that the battle for the soul of African Languages is not yet over. Rather than the languages becoming increasingly appreciated and embraced by the owners, there is evidently a decline (Salawu, 2001). This worrisome decline is marked by the advancement of technology and craves modernity; they see everything (culture, indigenous African music and language) as primitive. It is apparent that the originality and excellence in African culture and languages are quickly vanishing, as there remains only a small indication of that genuine tradition. The study therefore, helps Black South Africans generally to relate to their folk-lore and to maintain their cultural principles, values and rebuild their sense of national identity and will also work to broaden the curriculum in schools from Foundation Phase to the FET Phase. / Linguistics and Modern Languages / D. Phil. (Languages, Linguistics and Literature)
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The role of semiotics in the isiZulu radio drama and the impact it has on the culture of isiZulu-speaking communityMgaga, Mandlendodakapheli Christian 06 1900 (has links)
Performance in isiZulu radio drama is imaginative and abstract to the listeners and radio drama writers make use of semiotic signs to convey intended action or information to the listeners. This research is meant to uncover the role of semiotics in the isiZulu radio drama and the impact it has on the culture of the isiZulu-speaking community.
This study was dedicated to answer the following research questions:
• How does semiotics play its role in isiZulu radio drama?
• To what extent does semiotics play its role in isiZulu radio drama?
• What impact it has on the culture of isiZulu-speaking community?
To answer these research questions the researcher formulated the following objectives:
• To identify different semiotic signs that plays a significant role in isiZulu radio drama.
• To explore the role of semiotic signs in isiZulu radio drama.
• To analyse the role of semiotic signs in isiZulu radio drama.
• To examine the extent to which semiotic signs can influence the revival of cultural knowledge in isiZulu-speaking community.
• To suggest for further research on the role of semiotics in isiZulu radio drama and the impact it has on the culture of isiZulu-speaking community.
The researcher used a mixed method consisting of quantitative and qualitative approaches which examined the research problem by surveying isiZulu radio drama listeners, observing selected isiZulu radio drama scripts and conducting a telephone interview with the participant.
The researcher found that semiotics play significant and different roles in isiZulu radio dramas and has the potential to revive cultural knowledge of the isiZulu-speaking community. The researcher recommended further research on the grounds that this study did not focus on the infringement that exists in isiZulu language, which is used in isiZulu radio dramas to fit the socio-economic, political, technological and demographic changes whether such infringement still restore and revive cultural knowledge of the isiZulu-speaking community. / African Languages / M.A. (African Languages)
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Incazelo yomlando wemvelo wempilo yehlathi Intimbankulu elisemkhadlwini was-Ogwini : kuphonswa inselele emasikweni esiZulu nakwezokungcebeleka = An exploration of the natural and socio-cultural history of Ntimbankulu Forest in the Ugu region : a contribution to Zulu culture and rural eco-tourism.Cele-Khuboni, Gloria Nondumiso. 28 February 2014 (has links)
The study investigates ecotourism potential at Ntimbankulu forest, a remote
area which is found at Ugu District Municipality. The essential elements of true
ecotourism according to Ceballos-Lascurain, Drake, Boo, Brandon, are:
" the participation and involvement of the local communities and residents in
close proximity to the site". It is for this reason that the researcher adopted the
stakeholder theory which involves local community, NGO and the Government.
The main aim of the research is: to improve the standard of living of people
near Ntimbankulu forest, (b) to conserve and preserve the natural resources of
the forest, (c) to promote and sustain development in the area,( d) to make local
community realize the need to protect their natural heritage site which is a huge
"rock ship" with a lion crest on one of its side, that is found in the deepest part
of the jungle. Lastly, to make the local people benefit from the natural resources
found in this Forest. The study also looks at the history and culture of the area.
It is hoped that the development of Ntimbankulu Forest will bring many
benefits to the local community involving better education, job opportunities,
and environmental awareness. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2010.
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Social commitment in some Zulu literary works published during the apartheid era.Mathonsi, Nhlanhla Naphtal. January 2002 (has links)
This study, Social commitment in some Zulu literary works published during the
apartheid era, was motivated by what was perceived as arrogant and superficial observations by a number of especially foreign-based critics, that all the literature in South Africa African-languages published during the apartheid period was children stuff, not worth the paper it was written on, and that it did not show any effort at commitment to, or at reflecting on the weighty social problems that civil society in South Africa had to bear.
In response to such criticism, the study highlights aspects of social commitment in selected literary works, and it also sketches the committed approach as part of the African literary outlook. It traces commitment in oral traditional literature, where it appears that the great preoccupation of the oral society was that none of the achievements of the human spirit get lost. The proverbs clearly reflect on, and offer directives for, day-to-day problems, while myths represent reflections on the fate of man and the world. Folktales use common problems in life and family as the basis for the conflictual situations to be resolved. Izibongo (praise poems) declaim the heroic deeds of our leaders, trace our history, and demonstrate that, even in moments of glory, the needs of the people must be taken care of on pain of being negatively labelled with invectives that will reverberate through the centuries. In a brief survey on the early 20th century stages of South African literature in African
languages (Zulu, Xhosa, S. Sotho) it was noted that our pioneer writers made a gigantic effort to experiment with genres, forms and contents, and, in the process, to reflect on the anxieties caused by the often bewildering encounter of Mrica with the west. Our early writers excel in creating poetry that amalgamates tradition and modernization, but in the narrative genres they seem to be able to be more genial and creative when they deal with historical material, possibly because they feel more at home with an inspiration that imitates the glorious praise poetry and are thus able to deal with the present in terms of past events, without upsetting critics or education authorities. Then the decades of the expected maturity arrived -from the 1960s to the 1990s, but the seeds of vibrant originality sown during the previous period were cruelly trampled over and squashed, possibly by both the apartheid-appointed censors and by the fear that they would object to any 'committed' writing and destine it for the dustbin. Fear, self-imposed censorship, and possibly more than a little laziness hampered vigorous developments of literatures that had appeared very promising at their emergence. Listed here are a number of works in Xhosa, Southern Sotho, Zulu and Shona. The contributions of English and Afrikaans works to South African literary development are also outlined. The fact that most works were meant for schools caused a further restraint on originality and creativity, although it should have spurred the authors on to do their very best, because through the schools they were moulding the future of the nation. But a number of authors were valiantly able to overcome the general self-defeating frustrations and to rise to the challenge of producing excellent material, outstanding in both form and content. Some such works are examined and exemplified in the thesis. One of I.S. Kubheka's novels, Ulaka LwabaNguni, is analysed to show the depth of the conflict
between Africa and the west, between country and city life, between western schooled and traditionally educated people. The new ways could become a monster that swallows everything and everybody, specially if one is unable to keep the animal on the chain of ubuntu that allows only as much westernization of the mind as can go hand in hand with the greatest traditional values. Then follows the analysis of three historically based plays and one novel. History offers the opportunity of speaking about the present by describing the past. Msimang and Zondi do exactly this, and offer visions of today's social problems that become clearer when placed
on the lips of people such as Mkabayi, Shaka, Cetshwayo, Bhambatha. Each of these works is a clarion call to wake up and be counted, because the new Africa is rising, both soulful and promising, full of expectations if one is able to overcome present day restrictions. The author of this research fervently hopes that this work will produce better understanding among the South African races, and give birth to an era of multilingualism and
multiculturalism, where the differences are treatgd115 gifts rather than obstacles. The country is great, and its populations present an extraordinary wealth of life and experience, especially when all is viewed through the prism of the colours of the rainbow, generously reflected in the new South African flag. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Natal, Durban, 2002.
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Ucwaningo lokuqhathanisa amanoveli omlando ka R.R.R. Dhlomo kanye nezibongo zamakhosi akwazulu ezaqoqwa uNyembezi (1958).Mazibuko, Gugulethu Brightness. January 2008 (has links)
This study aims to do a comparative analysis of the historical depiction of the Zulu kings
namely: King Shaka, King Dingane, King Mpande and King Cetshwayo. In this study
comparison is drawn between Dhlomo's historical novels and Nyembezi 's anthology of
praise poetry. This research is based on Interpretive paradigm because it emphasizes a
need for in-depth reading and analysis of the oral presentation. That is why qualitative
research methodology has been employed because it has allowed the researcher to
analytical skills on the content and interviews with community members.
In the analysis of these books; the researcher read; interpreted, compared and contrasted
the contents thereof. In the researchers comparative study; the researcher discovered that
there are some similarities and differences of content in the historical novels and praise
poetry writings. This research examined the publication (relevant to this study) written by
other authors about Zulu kings (these as deemed relevant for this research).
The study went on to verify authenticity around the contents of praise poetry regarding
these kings. Structured interviews were arranged and conducted; wherein it emerged that
most of king Shaka's, king Dingane's and king Mpande's history has somewhat faded
from the interviewee's memories. A lot of information was gathered around king
Cetshwayo. This study also revealed that most of Zulu king's history is somehow
distorted.Theories of Post-Colonialism and Orality were greatly employed during this research.
Post-Colonialism theory was deemed relevant because most of these writings were done
after the Zulus had been robbed of their land. Since praise poetry is oral art; an oral
historian had to be consulted to emphasize the rich heritage contained in orality or oral
art. It clearly emerged from this research that there is a lot of deliberate distortions of
Zulu kings' history. This distortion is not only by Whites but also some Black African
writers who still continue distorting the kings' history.
It is suggested that there be a revisitation and rewriting of the Zulu kings' history and this
be done taking into consideration past writings and interviews with knowledgeable
historians. A lot of knowledge is contained in this thesis that can be helpful to all and
sundry interested in historical writings and other literary genres. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2008.
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The functions of dreams and visions in the ibandla lamaNazaretha at Inanda.McNulty, Grant. January 2003 (has links)
This study investigates the function of dreams and visions in the Shembe church at Inanda. It looks at who Isia Shembe (the church founder) and his lineage are to Shembeites, the nature of the relationship between Shembe and the amadlozi (ancestors) and what roles they play in Shembeite life. The data was collected using qualitative methodology - in-depth interviews that were transcribed and where necessary, translated. The study is best understood within a structural-functionalism framework, which accounts for the social and cultural aspects of the religion. The study concludes that Isia Shembe and his lineage are generally thought of as prophets through whom God works. Shembe and the amadlozi often work as a unit and perform the roles of converter, purveyors of good fortune and guides or directors. In addition, Shembe solely performs the roles of cultural leader and mediator between Shembeites and the amadlozi and between Shembeites and God. Dreams and visions function to guide Shembeites, as communication with the spiritual realm, as a method of conversion and as re-affirmations of faith. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of Natal, Durban, 2003.
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Some gendered African ritual practices : the case of impepho (an indigenous African plant).Ntshangase, Mpumelelo C. January 2012 (has links)
This research work is about rituals practice, with specific reference to burning of impepho (an indigenous African Plant) and how this practice excludes women in general. Impepho is an indigenous African plant that, once dried, is burnt in order to communicate with one’s ancestors. Impepho is well-known to the majority of Sub Saharan Africans as it is used to
communicate with their ancestors and it is also used by traditional healers to communicate with the deceased. It is used in various ceremonies, as well as in traditional feasts, when chickens, goats or cows are offered to the ancestors. The aim of this study was to find out why women are not allowed to burn impepho. Times have changed to the point that there are
now many Zulu households that are headed by women, and these women do in fact burn impepho in order to communicate with their ancestors. This then is the pertinent question: do these women’s requests or prayers go unheard by the ancestors? The study aims to find out from the female participants if they burn impepho in their home or if they still adhere to this male constructed mentality that women should not burn impepho. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2012.
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A socio-cultural approach to code-switching and code-mixing among speakers of IsiZulu in KwaZulu-Natal : a contribution to spoken language corpora.Ndebele, Hloniphani. January 2012 (has links)
This study provides an overview of the socio-cultural functions and
motivations of English-IsiZulu code-switching among speakers at Inanda,
Ntuzuma and KwaMashu (INK) in Durban. Following Myres-Scotton (1993a),
code-switching is defined as the mixing of different codes by speakers in the
same conversation and this switch may take place at any level of language
differentiation (languages, dialects, registers). Code-switching has become a
universal phenomenon among bilingual speakers in most communities in
South Africa. Not until recently code-switching/mixing was seen as evidence
of “internal mental confusion, the inability to separate two languages
sufficiently to warrant the description of true bilingualism” (Lipski, 1982:191).
However, in this study, it is argued that code-switching is not only a
manifestation of mental confusion but a versatile process involving an
enormous amount of expertise in both languages involved and a socially and
culturally motivated phenomenon. It is also argued that spoken word corpora
is an important aspect in maintaining language vitality through the study of
code-switching and other related linguistic phenomenon. This study therefore
seeks to explore the socio-cultural functions of code-switching through an
analysis of transcriptions derived from naturally occurring voice recorded
instances of IsiZulu-English code-switching. It also seeks to explain why
IsiZulu speakers code-switch a lot by looking at the history of the IsiZulu
language contact with English, the socio-cultural factors as well as the
linguistic factors that contribute to the predominance of code-switching
among IsiZulu-English bilinguals. Further, it seeks to demonstrate the
significance of spoken word corpora in the study and intellectualization of
indigenous languages in South Africa.
The research approach in this study is situated in the phenomenological
paradigm. Both the qualitative and quantitative methodology have been
employed. Data for this particular study was gathered through voice
recordings of naturally occurring conversations, semi-structured interviews
and participant observation. Voice recorded conversations were transcribed
and analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively under three broad
categories; the socio-cultural functions of code-switching, the socio-cultural
motivational factors of code-switching and finally the frequency of codeswitches,
code-mixes, adopted items and loan shifts based on a corpus
designed for this particular study.
The Myers-Scotton (1993b; 1998) Markedness Model has been employed as
the main backbone theory in the analysis of the socio-cultural functions and
motivations of code-switching. The Markedness Model is considered to be a
useful tool in which to analyze code-switching because it accounts for the
speaker’s socio-psychological motivations when code-switching (Myers-
Scotton 1993b:75). Heller’s (1992, 1995) Ideological-political model has also
been used as a supplementary model in this study. In order to understand the
role and significance of code-switching, it is essential to understand not only
its distribution in the Community, but, more importantly, how that
distribution is tied to the way groups control both the distribution of access to
valued resources and the way in which that value is assigned (Heller
1992:139-140) . / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2012.
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The role of semiotics in the isiZulu radio drama and the impact it has on the culture of isiZulu-speaking communityMgaga, Mandlendodakapheli Christian 06 1900 (has links)
Performance in isiZulu radio drama is imaginative and abstract to the listeners and radio drama writers make use of semiotic signs to convey intended action or information to the listeners. This research is meant to uncover the role of semiotics in the isiZulu radio drama and the impact it has on the culture of the isiZulu-speaking community.
This study was dedicated to answer the following research questions:
• How does semiotics play its role in isiZulu radio drama?
• To what extent does semiotics play its role in isiZulu radio drama?
• What impact it has on the culture of isiZulu-speaking community?
To answer these research questions the researcher formulated the following objectives:
• To identify different semiotic signs that plays a significant role in isiZulu radio drama.
• To explore the role of semiotic signs in isiZulu radio drama.
• To analyse the role of semiotic signs in isiZulu radio drama.
• To examine the extent to which semiotic signs can influence the revival of cultural knowledge in isiZulu-speaking community.
• To suggest for further research on the role of semiotics in isiZulu radio drama and the impact it has on the culture of isiZulu-speaking community.
The researcher used a mixed method consisting of quantitative and qualitative approaches which examined the research problem by surveying isiZulu radio drama listeners, observing selected isiZulu radio drama scripts and conducting a telephone interview with the participant.
The researcher found that semiotics play significant and different roles in isiZulu radio dramas and has the potential to revive cultural knowledge of the isiZulu-speaking community. The researcher recommended further research on the grounds that this study did not focus on the infringement that exists in isiZulu language, which is used in isiZulu radio dramas to fit the socio-economic, political, technological and demographic changes whether such infringement still restore and revive cultural knowledge of the isiZulu-speaking community. / African Languages / M.A. (African Languages)
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The role of semiotics in the isiZulu radio drama and the impact it has on the culture of isiZulu-speaking communityMgaga, Mandlendodakapheli Christian 27 November 2014 (has links)
Performance in isiZulu radio drama is imaginative and abstract to the listeners and radio drama writers make use of semiotic signs to convey intended action or information to the listeners. This research is meant to uncover the role of semiotics in the isiZulu radio drama and the impact it has on the culture of the isiZulu-speaking community.
This study was dedicated to answer the following research questions:
• How does semiotics play its role in isiZulu radio drama?
• To what extent does semiotics play its role in isiZulu radio drama?
• What impact it has on the culture of isiZulu-speaking community?
To answer these research questions the researcher formulated the following objectives:
• To identify different semiotic signs that plays a significant role in isiZulu radio drama.
• To explore the role of semiotic signs in isiZulu radio drama.
• To analyse the role of semiotic signs in isiZulu radio drama.
• To examine the extent to which semiotic signs can influence the revival of cultural knowledge in isiZulu-speaking community.
• To suggest for further research on the role of semiotics in isiZulu radio drama and the impact it has on the culture of isiZulu-speaking community.
The researcher used a mixed method consisting of quantitative and qualitative approaches which examined the research problem by surveying isiZulu radio drama listeners, observing selected isiZulu radio drama scripts and conducting a telephone interview with the participant.
The researcher found that semiotics play significant and different roles in isiZulu radio dramas and has the potential to revive cultural knowledge of the isiZulu-speaking community. The researcher recommended further research on the grounds that this study did not focus on the infringement that exists in isiZulu language, which is used in isiZulu radio dramas to fit the socio-economic, political, technological and demographic changes whether such infringement still restore and revive cultural knowledge of the isiZulu-speaking community / African Languages / M.A. (African Languages)
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