Proefschrift Universiteit van Amsterdam. / Met lit. opg. - Met samenvatting in het Nederlands.

M.A. (Afrikaans) / A linguistic study can be approached in many ways. In this study language usage is viewed from a pragmatic angle. One type of discourse, namely a written literary discourse, and a drama in particular, is used as a point of departure in order to illustrate a certain discourse element. The drama, Moeders en Dogters by Corlia Fourie, is placed within a speech act framework and is seen as a macro speech act. By concentrating on one element of the discourse, namely conversation strategy, it is the intention to show how this discourse element, which appears in the illocutionary units of the drama, can be linked to the intention of the abstract author. This intent ion manifests itself as illocution in the drama which is directed at achieving a specific perlocution on the part of the audience/reader. Chapter two discusses the communication process, the term discourse and the various aspects of discourse that are relevant for this study, namely the different types of discourse, the process by which discourse comes into being, the structure of the discourse and discourse strategies. Different types of discourse strategies are pointed out and subsequently one discourse strategy, namely conversation strategy is concentrated on. The role and function of conversation strategies are highlighted and one type of conversation strategy, namely turn-taking, is isolated. The dualistic character of turn-taking, firstly as conversation strategy and secondly as structure element, is discussed in chapter three. The functioning of turn-taking patterns in Moeders en Dogters is illustrated, and subsequently certain conclusions are drawn concerning the relation between turn-taking on the one hand and conversation rules, illusion , perlocution, other conversation strategies and conve r se t i on units, on the other hand. Chapter four concentrates on the way in which turn taking patterns between the characters in combination with the temporal-spatial context within which the drama takes place, can be redirected to the intention of the abstract author, which is aimed at a specific perlocution on the part of the audience/reader. By pointing out this relation, the function of conversation strategies (and specifically in this case turn- taking as conversation strategy,) will be made clear, namely that it operates as a binding discourse element that leads to cohesion in the first place and eventually to coherency within the discourse.

Thesis (doctoral)--Göteborgs universitet, 2003. / Extra t.p. with thesis statement and English abstract inserted. Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-288).

Proefschrift Universiteit van Amsterdam. / Auteursnaam op omslag: Marianne van Elteren-Jansen. Met lit. opg., reg. - Met samenvatting in het Engels.

The purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between maternal employment and teenage character traits. Statistics show a significant increase in women entering the labour market and although demographics are changing rapidly, social attitudes and policies may lag behind, and the concept of mothers as principal caretakers and fathers as economic providers remains very much in place. The profound and sometimes contradictory convictions of individual members about working mothers and their children paralleled those of countless others and professional people where matched only by the equally profound lack of facts on which these convictions might be based. The objective of the study is to measure the perceived character traits of teenage children in terms of self confidence, locus of control, independence, time management and ambition. The questions were measured within two different scenarios: the first, within households where both parents are employed, and the second, within households where only the father is employed. The aim of the study is to determine if there is any correlation between maternal employment and the presence or lack of presence of the specified character traits. The empirical study was conducted using the quantitative research method with a non–probability sample. The data collection method used for the purpose of this study was in the form of questionnaires, based on the Likert scale. The content validity of the questionnaire was evaluated by a subject matter expert, while the face validity was determined by the Statistical Consultation Services of the North West University. Analysis of completed questionnaires involved descriptive statistics and practical significance. The target population, high school teachers within the North West and Gauteng Province, consisted of 70 participants. Based on the findings emanating from the research, there were no noticeable difference found between teenagers within households where both parents are employed and households where only the father is employed, although the results indicated a tendency for children within households where both parents are employed to be slightly more self confident, lean more towards an internal lotus of control, have higher ambition and are less dependent than those teenagers from households where only the father is employed. These findings, although not noticeable, agree with the literature. There were limitations that had an impact on the results of this study. The limited population resulted in a small sample. The sample indicated that 41 percent have five years or less experience. Participants indicated that they are not always aware of the household dynamics. Additional limitations include the strict ethical roadblocks when conducting research on children. It was recommended that a more comprehensive study should follow, which should include the participation of mothers and teenagers alike. This will give the researcher a distinct and clear result of what the influences could be within the household dynamics. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

The purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between maternal employment and teenage character traits. Statistics show a significant increase in women entering the labour market and although demographics are changing rapidly, social attitudes and policies may lag behind, and the concept of mothers as principal caretakers and fathers as economic providers remains very much in place. The profound and sometimes contradictory convictions of individual members about working mothers and their children paralleled those of countless others and professional people where matched only by the equally profound lack of facts on which these convictions might be based. The objective of the study is to measure the perceived character traits of teenage children in terms of self confidence, locus of control, independence, time management and ambition. The questions were measured within two different scenarios: the first, within households where both parents are employed, and the second, within households where only the father is employed. The aim of the study is to determine if there is any correlation between maternal employment and the presence or lack of presence of the specified character traits. The empirical study was conducted using the quantitative research method with a non–probability sample. The data collection method used for the purpose of this study was in the form of questionnaires, based on the Likert scale. The content validity of the questionnaire was evaluated by a subject matter expert, while the face validity was determined by the Statistical Consultation Services of the North West University. Analysis of completed questionnaires involved descriptive statistics and practical significance. The target population, high school teachers within the North West and Gauteng Province, consisted of 70 participants. Based on the findings emanating from the research, there were no noticeable difference found between teenagers within households where both parents are employed and households where only the father is employed, although the results indicated a tendency for children within households where both parents are employed to be slightly more self confident, lean more towards an internal lotus of control, have higher ambition and are less dependent than those teenagers from households where only the father is employed. These findings, although not noticeable, agree with the literature. There were limitations that had an impact on the results of this study. The limited population resulted in a small sample. The sample indicated that 41 percent have five years or less experience. Participants indicated that they are not always aware of the household dynamics. Additional limitations include the strict ethical roadblocks when conducting research on children. It was recommended that a more comprehensive study should follow, which should include the participation of mothers and teenagers alike. This will give the researcher a distinct and clear result of what the influences could be within the household dynamics. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

Thesis (doctoral)--Göteborgs universitet, 2002. / Extra t.p. with thesis statement inserted. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Göteborgs universitet, 2002. / Extra t.p. with thesis statement inserted. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Göteborgs universitet, 2003. / Extra t.p. with thesis statement inserted. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Göteborgs universitet, 2003. / Extra t.p. with thesis statement inserted. Includes bibliographical references.