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A qualitative analysis of the thematic patterns and lines of development of the most significant organisational leadership models
(North-West University, 2008)Based on a gap identified in existing literature, the aim of the study was to qualitatively examine the thematic patterns and lines of development of leadership models. The research was conducted from within a postmodern, ... -
A qualitative exploration of a selected sample of South African women's experiences of belly dancing
(North-West University, South Africa, 2019)This mini-dissertation reports on a study that aimed to explore a selected sample of South African women’s experiences of belly dancing. A qualitative, exploratory research design was used. The study is contextualised in ... -
A qualitative exploration of flourishing among nurses working in palliative care
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This mini-dissertation presents the findings of a study that qualitatively explored flourishing, as conceptualised in the model proposed by Keyes (2013), among a sample of nurses working in palliative care in South Africa. ... -
A qualitative exploration of the drivers for the transfer of foster children from one position of care to another
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)This mini-dissertation presents a discussion of the qualitative exploration of the drivers for the transfer of foster children from one position of care to another. Non- probability purposive and quota sampling were used ... -
The quality of pupil participation in ESL classrooms : an evaluation
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 1996)Recent research into classroom processes has been motivated by the recognition that the successful outcome of language lessons may depend on the interaction occurring in the classroom. Literature dealing with the relevance ... -
The question of the state and the rise of modern day terrorism in Somalia, 1990-2013
(2014)The absence of a central state with an effective functioning government since 1991 plunged Somalia into civil war and chaos. This was fanned by other factors such as the rise of clanism, lack of efficient leadership, ... -
Quintilianus as vertolker van die pedagogiese denke van sy tyd
(North-West University (South Africa), 1972)Aanvanklik is in vergelykende studie van Cicero en Quintilianus se opvoedkundige beskouings as 'n moontlike tema oorweeg, maar later het die gedagte al sterker begin posvat om Quintilianus se opvoedkundige denke nie ... -
Radicalism in contemporary South African political thought, as exemplified in selected political party rhetoric (1994-2021)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)South Africa has been a democracy for nearly three decades. During the past 28 years, the Republic of South Africa has been the subject of a constant process of political, economic and social change, as it is increasingly ... -
Radio broadcasting and the quest for democratic participation on Motsweding FM
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The study seeks to explore the role played by Motsweding FM’s news and current affairs programmes-Boresetse and Tsele Le Tsele as an avenue for citizen participation in the democratisation process. It interrogates more ... -
Raditladi's use of metaphor in selected poems
(1998)This study focuses on the use of metaphor in three poems by Raditladi. The three poems have a common theme, namely, death. The presence and function of imagery in the poetry of Raditladi have been investigated in other ... -
Rasionaliteit en inkommensurabiliteit in wetenskap en kultuur
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Rasionaliteit in geding : die probleem van epistemologiese relativisme in die wetenskapsfilosofie van M.B. Hesse
(North-West University (South Africa), 1994)The central problem addressed in this study is the question how relativism can be avoided in a view of science that takes the role of the social context of science seriously in the formulation and validation of scientific ... -
The (re)imagined self in Leora Farber’s series Dis-Location/Re-Location (2004-2007)
(North-West University, 2018)This research investigates how contemporary South African artist Leora Farber’s manipulated photographic series Dis-Location/Re-Location (2004-2007) visually articulates a simulacral settler-colonial narrative. More ... -
Re-appropriating African indigenous processes of conflict resolution for social justice : a case study of Batswana people of the North West Province of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)This study investigated the indigenous processes of resolving conflicts among the Batswana communities generally but, precisely, those living in Lokaleng and Disaneng communities. It was inspired by the problems faced ... -
Re-constructing adolescent identity in the context of family violence within the Belhar community of Cape Town
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)For many adolescents in South Africa, violence and crime constitute a way of life, having both direct and indirect effects on their psychological, emotional, developmental and physical wellbeing. Adolescent development ... -
The reaction of Doornkop Residents towards land restitution procedures as part of development processes in North West Province : the case of Doornkop Farm in Ventersdorp
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)This study was focused on the reaction of Doornkop Residents towards Restitution procedures in the North West Province with respect to Doornkop farm. The aim of the study was to investigate the reaction of Doornkop Residents ... -
Reading as a Christian : a proposed strategy for coping with selected problematic plays by Tennessee Williams
(1994)This study deals with a possible Christian approach to the study of drama. The first chapter outlines the necessity for a Christian approach. The advantages of this approach are mentioned and it is indicated that this ... -
Reading challenges in English: towards a reading model for Grade 8 learners in Mafikeng district
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Recent research findings from PIRLS, (2017) reveal shocking statistics about the state of reading among Grade 4 learners in South Africa. Out of 50 countries surveyed, South Africa came last with 78% of Grade 4 learners ... -
Reading second language subtitles : a case study of South African viewers reading in their native language and L2–English
(North-West University, 2011)Most South African subtitles are produced and broadcast in English despite the fact that English is the first language of only 8.2% of the entire population (Statistics South Africa, 2004). Therefore, current English ... -
Realising the objectives of the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod : a case study
(North-West University, 2010)The realisation of the objectives of the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) is influenced by the national education system and the environment it operates in. This thesis accordingly studies the SASCE within ...