M.Litt. et Phil. (Afrikaans-Nederlands) / Most stories are presented in the text through the mediation of some 'angle of vision' or a specific perspective. Not only is the story told from a certain 'point of view' as far as the narrator is concerned, but it is often presented in such a way that different 'perspectives' concerning certain matters are clearly voiced by character and statement. As far as the drama as genre is concerned, perspective can be described as the narrator's angle of vision, the way that certain aspects of life are seen in their relation to each other as well as the varying attitudes towards these aspects of life. The aim of this scription is to discuss perspective and its place in the drama introductory and then to concentrate on the way in which it is manifested in a few dramas from N P van Wyk Louw of which the most important will be Die pluimsaad waai ver, staged in 1966 in commemoration of South Africa becoming a republic in 1961.

M.A. (Afrikaans) / The particular manner in which N.P. van Wyk Louw makes use of the adjective in his work RAKA, soon becomes evident to the reader. The grammatical approach taken in this study endeavours to emphasise the manner in which, and the frequency with which the adjective is applied as well as its functional relationship within the structure of the text. Lexical relationships involving the adjective in this specificwork serve as a basis upon which this study has been formulated. Initially" adjectives in the mentioned work have been identified from a theoretical point of view. Further more the nature" of the syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships are examined against the background of their potential to function as lexical cohesive elements within the specific textual context. Particular attention is given to the colour adjective owing to the frequency of its use in the work. The study reveals the important role of the colour adjective in the text: Areas of different semantic representation are drawn together, important structural elements of character, time and place are identified while the importance of changing character perspectives are manifested by the functioning of this type of adjective. Adjectives other than colour adjectives are subjected to analysis in terms of syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations established in the text. This study emphasises the significance of the cohesive role played by the adjective in the macrostructure of the text. Lastly, it can be concluded that while this study has concentrated on grammatical research, students of literature will benefit from a literary study of the adjective in RAKA.

Die Khoekhoe-wereldbeskouing is aan die hand van literatuurnavorsing, waarneming en ondervraging van informante ondersoek. Informante uit die twee Khoekhoe-hoofgroepe naamlik die Kaapse Khoekhoen en die Nama, is betrek. Vanwee die effek van verwestersing ken slegs gegewens ocr die wereldbeskoulike in die religie, die sosiale organisasie en die gesondheidsbevordering bekom word. Daar is gevind dat die beginsel van lewenskrag die basis van die Khoekhoe-wereldbeskouing vorm. Hiervolgens sou die entiteite in die heelal, insluitende bonatuurlike wesens, die mens en die natuur, met krag belaai wees, en sou elke entiteit ocr 'n bepaalde hoeveelheid krag beskik volgens sy plek in 'n kraghie~ argie. 'n Vermeerdering in krag by 'n bepaalde entiteit sou die balans tussen kragte in die heelal en dus die verhouding tussen entiteite versteur. Die siening is gehuldig dat die mens die grootste hoeveelheid lewenskrag in die oggend en net na 'n oorgangstadium besit, en daagliks asook van een oorgangstadium tot die volgende kragverlies sou ondervind. In ooreenstemming met die gedagte dat entiteite in die heelal slegs verskillende manifestasies van lewenskrag sou wees, is die geheel as belangriker as die besondere beskou en is weinig onderskeid tussen natuurlik en bonatuurlik of menslik en niemenslik gemaak. Die mens sou 'n natuurlike band met sy of haar geboorteplek he. In teenstelling hiermee is die aardse omgewing buite die geboorteplek as vyandig ervaar. Groot nadruk is geplaas op die verkryging van harmonie met die omringende omgewing deur middel van handelinge van assosiering. Die Khoekhoen het duidelik tussen geed en kwaad onderskei. Die goeie het gesondheid, lewe en vooruitgang ingesluit. Hierteenoor het die kwaad siekte, deed en agteruitgang omvat. Die goeie is toegeskryf aan Tsui//Goab, die goeie god, en die kwaad aan //Gaunab, die slegte god. Albei die wesens is as die fundamentele oorsaaklike faktore beskou. / Thesis (DPhil)--University of Pretoria, 1990. / gm2014 / Historical and Heritage Studies / Unrestricted

M.A. (Afrikaans) / In this epic poem, Raka, N.P. van Wyk Louw made abundant use of prepositions. A linguistic analysis of these preposition structures explains and reveals the nature of this syntactic category in Afrikaans. From this it is evident that prepositions are vital in accomplishing cohesion in the text. Cognitive linguistics argue that syntactic organisation and semantics cannot stand independently from each other. Therefore the meaning of 'n phrase of expression cannot be reduced to an objective categorization of the situation that is being described. Against this background it is evident that structures conveying meaning are expressed through prepositions and prepositional structures. Certain semantic values and meaning structures of prepositions in RAKA are dealt with to help clarify some implied cognitive dimensions. A closer analysis shows that the preposition structures in RAKA represent intricate syntactic patterns. The semantic values of prepositions in RAKA are categorized through image schemas in terms of space Qncluding place, perspective and proximity), time, movement, part-whole, reason and cause, as well as manner and means. Finally it is indicated how the epic structures can be made more explicable by image schemas. Through the use of prepositions in the language, aspects of the epic, namely characterization, time and spatial placing are endorsed. Progression, in terms or epic movement is supported through the use of prepositions that specifically imply space and movement. It is therefore apparent that although the research was approached from a linguistic angle, it also contributes to literary analysis.

D.Phil. (Afrikaans-Nederlands) / Please refer to full text to view abstract

M.A. (Afrikaans en Nederlands) / Please refer to full text to view abstract

Calculations were performed on transition-metal complexes to (1) extrapolate the structure and bonding of the ground and phosphorescent states (2) determine the luminescence energies and (3) assist in difficult assignment of luminescent transitions. In the [Pt(SCN)4]2- complex, calculations determined that the major excited-state distortion is derived from a b2g bending mode rather than from the a1g symmetric stretching mode previously reported in the literature. Tuning of excimer formation was explained in the [Au(SCN)2]22- by interactions with the counterion. Weak bonding interactions and luminescent transitions were explained by calculation of Hg dimers, excimers and exciplexes formed with noble gases.

Diplomová práce se zabývá zdokumentováním procesů implemetace a podpory komunikační metody EDI a navržením zlepšení těchto procesů v prostředí softwarové firmy, která tuto službu nabízí jako svůj product.

Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document / Thesis (DD (Church History and Church Polity))--University of Pretoria, 2002. / Church History and Church Policy / unrestricted

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the extent to which the present industrial arts program of the Van Independent School District of Van, Texas, serves the needs and interests of the students and school community.