The current political dispensation in South Africa has, as was the case in the past,
undoubtedly had a major influence on the language patterns of the country. The 1996
Constitution now provides official recognition of the main indigenous languages. Despite
this entrenchment, there is evidence that English is seen as the vehicle to the future.
This study focuses on the factors that may influence the learning and teaching of
Afrikaans as a second additional language in black schools in the Potchefstroom district.
In order to achieve this task, a triangulation approach was used. A literature study was
done to provide prior information to understanding the current language situation.
Interviews were conducted with the respondents as well as the teachers of Afrikaans
and the classes were observed and recorded. Questionnaires followed which were
completed by the learners as well as their teachers.
The objectives of the empirical study were to determine which factors might influence the
teaching and learning of Afrikaans as an additional language for both the learners and
the teachers, as well as to determine what the implications of such findings for the
teaching and learning of Afrikaans as an additional language are.
The findings of this study confirm the influence of several factors (socio-political, socio
cultural and individual) on Afrikaans. The results indicated that there is a positive attitude
towards Afrikaans and that the learners are eager to learn Afrikaans. What is clear, is
that it is imperative to take note of these factors to guide the learners towards self
regulated study, especially Afrikaans as an additional language. The results also
revealed that the education of the teachers need to be addressed to prevent irrevocable
damage to Afrikaans and to the relationships between the diverse cultures in our
country. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NWUBOLOKA1/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/837 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Du Toit, Christine |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | North-West University |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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