Former Vista University Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions

  • The state of the Zulu novel in the post war era with emphasis on C.T. Msimang novels 
    Lebuso, Phindile Cecilia (1993-11)
  • Characterisation and time in Dube's play, Uthemi 
    Mnikathi, Hlalanathi Pius (1992-08)
    This study is not an analysis of drama as such. Its primary focus is to examine and assess characterisation and time as narrative techniques , in Dube' s drama, UThemi . The point of departure is narratological. The two ...
  • Naming practices and their application in two Zulu novels 
    Mabuza, Elias Mandinda (1997-10)
    Chapter 1 introduces the study. Chapter 2 discusses literal onomastics as a new literary theory to be used as an analytical tool in subsequent chapters. Chapter 3 presents naming practices and the plot in Kungenxa Kabani? ...
  • An investigation of interventions to develop entrepreneurship and new venture creation 
    Ngwenya, Maluleka Samson (2002-11)
    The slow growth in economy and the rise in the unemployment level in countries all over the world has posed a challenge to governments to promote economic growth and to create job opportunities. The success of government ...
  • A study of L.B.Z. Buthelezi's poetry 
    Nkumane, Khabonina Grace (1995-11)
    Chapter 1 introduces the study and also give a biographical sketch of L.B.Z. Buthelezi. Chapter 2 gives a theoretical outline and the application of the deconstruction approach with specific attention to multiplicity ...
  • Problems encountered in the teaching of Northern Sotho at colleges of education in Lebowa 
    Ntsoane, Legohu James (1992-08)
    The preparation of young persons to be effective Northern Sotho teachers in volves a multitude of problems with often elusive solutions. It is the Northern Sotho problems that form the starting point and the core of ...
  • Narratological investigation in N. Saule's novel Unyana Womntu 
    Papu, Nosipho Dorothy (1993-10)
    The aim of this research is to look at time, focalisation and space as theoretical aspects of narratology and the application thereof in the novel entitled Unyana Womntu by N. Saule. After having assessed and scrutinised ...
  • Filling the "gaps" and "dramatic art" in D.T. Mtywaku's dramatic works 
    Piko, Phindiwe (2001-10)
    The topic of this study is given in the title page. The study is made up of six chapters which are outlined clearly in the table of contents. This work is about, 'FILLING OF "GAPS" AND "DRAMATIC ART" IN D.T. MTYWAKU'S ...
  • A structuralist approach to B.M. Khaketla's novel Mosali a Nkhola 
    Seema, Johannes (1995-11)
    The purpose of this study is to analyze Mosali A Nkhola by Khaketla B. M. It has become apparent that literature is a specialised discipline. If literature is a specialised fie ld , it follows that the approaches for ...
  • Naming practices in J. M. Ntsime's drama: Pelo e ja Serati 
    Sekeleko, D. M. G. (1993-10)
    Naming practices is primarily concerned with the study of names in a literary work. These names of characters and places are studied in relation to literary aspects such as characterization, plot, action and theme. The ...
  • Socio-cultural conflict as the main cause of tragedy in selected IsiXhosa drama works 
    Peter, Zola Welcome (2002-10)
    This study is focused on socio-cultural problems which in certain cases lead to various tragedies in AmaXhosa society. Chapter One is a general introduction that gives the objective of this study; the motivation that ...
  • A critical analysis of the poetry of M.I. Mogodi 
    Tjatji, Ramogohlo Magdeline (2001-01)
    The aim of this dissertation is to make a critical analysis of the poetry of M.I Mogodi. The study comprises of :five chapters. The first chapter is the introduction where the focus is on why the poet's work is chosen ...
  • The treatment of theme in Sesotho short stories : a polysystemic approach 
    Padi, Constance Nthabiseng (1999-01)
    The main objective of this study and research is to investigate and determine through the polysystemic approach the treatment of themes in Sesotho short stories based on two representative periods: the 1950's and the 1990's. ...
  • The state of IsiZulu in the Vaal triangle 
    Radebe, Dlozi Philemon (2000-02)
    The work focuses on Vaal Triangle as a case study. Language contact also occur in other area where various language impact on each other in various ways. In our study we investigated the state of isiZulu in the Vaal ...
  • Developmental trends in Setswana literature 
    Seekoe, Phokwane Wilhelminah (1998-10)
    A Marxist literary theory is used in this study. The aim of this study is to evaluate some Setswana novels using a developmental approach. The time frame of this study will extend from the time the missionaries came to ...
  • Setting, plot structure and narrative point of view in J.S. Shole's short story collection Ofoo, ke fano! 
    Sebate, P. M. (Phaladi Moses), 1956- (1992-08)
    This study evaluates Shole's short stories in respect of setting, plo t structure and narrative point of view. It assesses how Shole manipulates these three aspects in the process of creating his narrative an. In analysing ...
  • A Marxist critique of D.B.Z. Ntuli's short stories 
    Tlou, Jane Thandiwe (2001-01)
    Marxist Theory is used in this study to analyse D.B.Z. Ntuli's short stories. A detailed analysis of relevant short stories is given in order to ascertain the role played by influence and ideology on the author's creative ...
  • The role of the media in the advancement of isiZulu 
    Sukazi, Mzibeni Amon (2003-01)
    This research project is an investigation of the role played by media in IsiZulu. The rationale behind the project is to encourage young people in our country to start reading IsiZulu newspapers and listening to IsiZulu ...
  • The poetry of N.S. Puleng 
    Rapetsoa, M. H. (Maisaya Helen), 1957- (1995)
    The purpose of this study is to analyze the poetry of Puleng. There is no work done on Puleng to date which reveals his thoughts, ideas, memories and creativity. This study will enlighten interested readers especially ...
  • Semantic changes accompanying loan-words in the Northern Sotho lexicon 
    Mojela, Victor Maropeng (1991-08)
    The loan-word may either have a restricted meaning or meaning extension when adopted in the vocabulary of Northern Sotho. Sometimes the loan lexical items undergo radical changes in meaning when compared with their counterparts ...

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