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31	Interpretations of academic freedom : a historical investigation Baloyi, Colonel Rex 11 1900 (has links) This dissertation is a study of academic freedom, an issue which is regarded as a precondition for the university's successful execution of its task, namely the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. To understand what academic freedom really implies and entails, a historical review was undertaken of the various interpretations of academic freedom in the Medieval Italy and France, Imperial Germany, the late 19th century and the 20th century American and South African universities. As an ideal, academic freedom implies the free but responsible search for knowledge and truth. The historical review revealed, however, that academic freedom has at times been misunderstood and abused. The realisation of true academic freedom in South African universities was the motivating force behind this study. Therefore, this study is concluded with guidelines and recommendations grounded in the historical review that will hopefully promote academic freedom in South African universities. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (History of Education) Academic freedom Institutional autonomy Medieval universities Lehrfreiheit Lernfreiheit Civil liberty Special theory of academic freedom Student militancy Open universities in South Africa Ivory Tower model Supermarket model People's University model 370.968 Education -- South Africa Curriculum 2005