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11	The lived experiences of postgraduate Black students : an exploration through the South African transformation lens Palakatshela, Bongane Romeo 05 1900 (has links) Transformation of the higher education system has come under the spotlight recently. At the core of this debate are issues pertaining to access and throughput rates at universities. Although access has improved significantly, throughput rates remain relatively low especially amongst black students (Council on Higher Education, 2017). The current study aims to explore the learning experiences and academic performance of postgraduate black students at the university of South Africa. Through a qualitative approach that included interviews, a phenomenological research design and critical race theory to gain an insiders perspective. This approach is chosen for its ability to generate rich descriptive and interpretive accounts of events based on the participant’s narratives. The findings revealed that the variation in learning experiences and academic performance was accounted for by background factors rather than student’s own intellectual or academic competencies. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology with specialisation in Research Consultation) Academic performance Access Financial constraints Language of instruction Learning experiences Postgraduate Black students Quality of education Retention Throughput rates Transformation 378.19829968 Academic achievement -- South Africa Education, Higher -- South Africa Language and education -- South Africa
12	An investigation into cultural barriers in intercultural communication between Blacks and Indians at Durban Institute of Technology Dlomo, Thabisile 30 November 2003 (has links) This study investigates language varieties, non-verbal behaviour and language attitudes as cultural barriers which inhibit successful communication between Blacks and Indians at Durban Institute of Technology. The investigation reveals that Indians and Blacks often misunderstand each other. Sometimes these groups feel misunderstood because they use different varieties of English. To compensate for these differences, participants use non-verbal strategies. However, non-verbal behaviour is culturally determined and people tend to transfer it to intercultural situations. One finds that this transfer leads to miscommunication and negative stereotypes. Furthermore, non verbal behaviour which does not meet the politeness criteria leads to negative attitudes and strained relations amongst peers and supervisors. The study suggests these solutions: the introduction of intercultural awareness campaigns for all employees and Zulu conversational skills for all Indians. For the whole South African community, the spirit of ubuntu should be cultivated between all racial groups to foster mutual respect. / Sociolinguistics / M.A. Barrier Communication Culture Ethnocentrism Hindu culture Intercultural communication Language attitude Language variety Miscommunication Misinterpretation Muslim culture Non-verbal behaviour Stereotypes Zulu Culture Xhosa culture 303.48268455 Cultural relations

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The lived experiences of postgraduate Black students : an exploration through the South African transformation lens

An investigation into cultural barriers in intercultural communication between Blacks and Indians at Durban Institute of Technology