Rules and Procedures

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Programmes

Suggested Curricula

Modules Offered

African Languages

CEMS

Communication Studies

ENGLISH STUDIES

Under-Graduate Studies

Post-Graduate Studies

Mastres

FRENCH

GERMAN

Under-Graduate Studies

Post-Graduate Studies

INFORMATION STUDIES

Under-Graduate Studies

Post-Graduate Studies

B.Info Honours

MEDIA STUDIES

Under-Graduate Studies

Post-Graduate Studies

Mastres

NORTHERN SOTHO

Under-Graduate Studies

Post-Graduate Studies

TRANSLATION STUDIES AND LINGUISTICS

Under-Graduate Studies

Post-Graduate Studies

Mastres

XITSONGA

Under-Graduate Studies

Post-Graduate Studies

TSHIVENDA

Under-Graduate Studies

Post-Graduate Studies

WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE

Administration and Support Services

Introduction

The School of Languages and Communication Studies (Langcom) is one of the three schools in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Limpopo . The other two schools are the School of Education and the School of Social Sciences .

Langcom staff members endeavour to execute their duties in accordance with the goals and objectives of the University of Limpopo as set out in both the vision and mission statements. The adherence to University policy is visible in the fact that staff members of this School educate, train and serve the inhabitants of the Limpopo Province , the country and beyond by providing quality programmes in a multicultural context in languages, communication studies and performing arts. Through its programmes, the School is able to provide Limpopo and the country with expertise in the following areas:

Communication;

Information technology;

Media (print, radio and TV);

Translation and Interpreting;

Lexicography;

African Languages (Northern Sotho, Tshivenda and Xitsonga);

English;

Foreign Languages (French and German); and

Performing arts.

Langcom excelled in its research output in recent years. Langcom is blessed with some of the most highly respected academics in their respective fields who regularly publish articles in SAPSE accredited journals, as well as in foreign academic journals and books, thereby generating income for the University. Some of these academics have also brought in funding for research projects such as the NRF and SANPAD.

In addition, the School is one of the most productive when it comes to the throughput of master's and doctoral candidates. This activity also generates a substantial amount of income for the University. For instance, in 2007 Langcom produced 14 master's and 3 doctoral candidates. The School also provides expertise to the country at large as it has several academics who are actively involved in community service. These academics serve on and assist in areas such as language structures (PanSALB, Language Research Centres) and education (examiners of NSC / University Exemption / Matric, final year B.A. exam papers as well as by acting as external examiners for post-graduate exams at various tertiary academic institutions).

Vision

The School of Languages and Communication Studies trains, educates ad serves the people of Limpopo , the country – and beyond – by providing quality programmes in a multicultural context in languages and communication studies.

• We produce graduates of the highest calibre.

Our programmes are relevant to the needs of the country and international demands.

• We equip leaders with skills for the African Renaissance.

• We preserve our rich cultural heritage.

We provide new ways of thinking, learning and doing for better interaction with society.

Mission

As a School of Languages and Communication Studies at a quality institution of higher learning and critical reflection, we are innovative, responsive to change, rooted in the society we serve, and recognized for relevant theory and practice of people-centred development .