Motor Learning and Performance: HMS 311
- Lyoka, P A, Xoxo, T D, Welman, K
- Authors: Lyoka, P A , Xoxo, T D , Welman, K
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17930 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1012196
- Description: Motor Learning and Performance: HMS 311, degree final examination June 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Lyoka, P A , Xoxo, T D , Welman, K
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17930 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1012196
- Description: Motor Learning and Performance: HMS 311, degree final examination June 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Negotiating identity in an online virtual environment
- Authors: Dube, Nompumelelo
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Online Identities , Internet , Personal Information Managenment
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/23883 , vital:61284
- Description: This study investigates ways in which people in an online anonymous virtual environment use language to negotiate and manage their identities. The study is informed by the tenets of social constructionism, a theory that explores the problematic manner in which the self is taken for granted as unchanging (Burr, 1998). One point made by alternative theorists other than social constructionist theorists is the notion of the “essential self”; one tenet of social constructionist theory suggests that the “essential self” of a person remains fluid. The implication is that one ultimately changes as each day passes, for example at the core of one’s personality is an “essential self” that changes with experiences, conflicts and/or age (Tuffin, 2005). From a social constructionist perspective, the self is more fractured and contingent on life’s circumstances. This theory was found to be an appropriate paradigm from which to study anonymous online identities, where individuals were found to create and negotiate certain identities outside of those identities that people often find important to portray to outsiders in the general public. Sixty-seven (67) students from different races participated in this study and online discussions from a course discussion forum, “blackboard”, were monitored. This study found that one’s identity is negotiated in an anonymous virtual environment. Data was collected from these discussions and was analysed using Potter and Wetherell’s (1987) method of discourse analysis. Research findings ultimately found that people use discursive strategies in negotiating and maintaining their identity online, but that distinct racial characteristics were noticeable despite some attempts to mask one’s background. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Dube, Nompumelelo
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Online Identities , Internet , Personal Information Managenment
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/23883 , vital:61284
- Description: This study investigates ways in which people in an online anonymous virtual environment use language to negotiate and manage their identities. The study is informed by the tenets of social constructionism, a theory that explores the problematic manner in which the self is taken for granted as unchanging (Burr, 1998). One point made by alternative theorists other than social constructionist theorists is the notion of the “essential self”; one tenet of social constructionist theory suggests that the “essential self” of a person remains fluid. The implication is that one ultimately changes as each day passes, for example at the core of one’s personality is an “essential self” that changes with experiences, conflicts and/or age (Tuffin, 2005). From a social constructionist perspective, the self is more fractured and contingent on life’s circumstances. This theory was found to be an appropriate paradigm from which to study anonymous online identities, where individuals were found to create and negotiate certain identities outside of those identities that people often find important to portray to outsiders in the general public. Sixty-seven (67) students from different races participated in this study and online discussions from a course discussion forum, “blackboard”, were monitored. This study found that one’s identity is negotiated in an anonymous virtual environment. Data was collected from these discussions and was analysed using Potter and Wetherell’s (1987) method of discourse analysis. Research findings ultimately found that people use discursive strategies in negotiating and maintaining their identity online, but that distinct racial characteristics were noticeable despite some attempts to mask one’s background. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Perceptions of homosexual Xhosa men of ulwaluko (traditional circumcision)
- Ntozini, Anathi (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4471-7383)
- Authors: Ntozini, Anathi (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4471-7383)
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Homosexuality , Initiation Rites , Social Life and Customs
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/23894 , vital:61292
- Description: The study investigated perceptions of homosexual Xhosa traditionally circumcised men with regards to ulwaluko (Xhosa initiation into manhood). The study employed snowball sampling as a method of data collection. As a result of the assumption that ulwaluko is a terrain of masculinity, initiates were expected to exemplify traditional notions of masculinity. The study found that reasons for going to initiation school differed. Respondents wanted to validate their manhood while some felt forced to undergo the ritual. Dominant family values also played a role in respondent’s decision to undergo initiation. Respondents reported that community members and family members had hoped that ulwaluko would reform or convert those who were homosexual. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Ntozini, Anathi (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4471-7383)
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Homosexuality , Initiation Rites , Social Life and Customs
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/23894 , vital:61292
- Description: The study investigated perceptions of homosexual Xhosa traditionally circumcised men with regards to ulwaluko (Xhosa initiation into manhood). The study employed snowball sampling as a method of data collection. As a result of the assumption that ulwaluko is a terrain of masculinity, initiates were expected to exemplify traditional notions of masculinity. The study found that reasons for going to initiation school differed. Respondents wanted to validate their manhood while some felt forced to undergo the ritual. Dominant family values also played a role in respondent’s decision to undergo initiation. Respondents reported that community members and family members had hoped that ulwaluko would reform or convert those who were homosexual. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Philosophy of History-Method, History Technique and Historiography: HIS 502E
- Authors: Minkley, G , Molapo, R
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18398 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011562
- Description: Philosophy of History-Method, History Technique and Historiography: HIS 502E, degree examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Minkley, G , Molapo, R
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18398 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011562
- Description: Philosophy of History-Method, History Technique and Historiography: HIS 502E, degree examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Philosophy: PHL 125
- Authors: Van der Nest, M
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18237 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011229
- Description: Philosophy: PHL 125, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Van der Nest, M
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18237 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011229
- Description: Philosophy: PHL 125, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Philosophy: PHL 125F
- Authors: Van der Nest, M
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18234 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011226
- Description: Philosophy: PHL 125F, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Van der Nest, M
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18234 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011226
- Description: Philosophy: PHL 125F, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Philosophy: PHL 223
- Authors: Van der Nest, M
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18238 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011230
- Description: Philosophy: PHL 223, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Van der Nest, M
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18238 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011230
- Description: Philosophy: PHL 223, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Philosopy: PHL 123
- Authors: Van der Nest, M
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18222 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011213
- Description: Philosopy: PHL 123, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Van der Nest, M
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:18222 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1011213
- Description: Philosopy: PHL 123, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Plant Breeding: AGC 422
- Authors: Mutengwa, C , Soundy, P
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17623 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1010000
- Description: Plant Breeding: AGC 422, supplementary examination January 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Mutengwa, C , Soundy, P
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17623 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1010000
- Description: Plant Breeding: AGC 422, supplementary examination January 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Software Engineering: CSC 324
- Authors: Moorosi, N , Vogts, D
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17785 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1010325
- Description: Software Engineering: CSC 324, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Moorosi, N , Vogts, D
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17785 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1010325
- Description: Software Engineering: CSC 324, supplementary examination November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
South African Politics and Government: POL 222
South African Politics and Government: POL 222
Taxation 3: ATV 321E
- Authors: Stevens, N , Olivier, J
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Taxation
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17429 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1009801
- Description: Taxation 3: ATV 321E, final assessment, November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Stevens, N , Olivier, J
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Taxation
- Language: English
- Type: Examination paper
- Identifier: vital:17429 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1009801
- Description: Taxation 3: ATV 321E, final assessment, November 2011.
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
The string vibrator experiment-experimental and analytical determination of system fundamental natural frequencies
- Authors: Gordon, Mark Leonard
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Vibration , Nonlinear oscillations , Waves
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24002 , vital:62245
- Description: This thesis represents an experimental and intellectual journey of more than three years. The String Vibrator Experiment (SVE) is an experimental payload on the SumbandilaSat, satellite. The experiment was initially designed to compare low-earthorbitstretched string nonlinear dynamics with those found terrestrially, with particular emphasis on the effects of micro-gravity and near vacuum. Due to the damage of some internal components of the SVE, the terrestrial experiment had to be characterized by finding both transverse fundamental natural frequencies and the longitudinal system fundamental natural frequency. Forced and free vibration tests were performed on the SVE, with comparable results. The percentage frequency difference between measurement results obtained for the said natural frequencies was found to be acceptable. An analytical model for the string longitudinal system was developed using Energy Methods, assuming linear coupling of the stretched string and the flexible support. Bessel Functions were used to find the natural frequency of the flexible support, which is made of a thin-circular plate loaded centrally by the stretched string and fixed on its outer boundary. The natural frequency thus predicted, corresponds closely with that measured by Laser Doppler Vibrometry. It was found that the longitudinal system behaves in an uncoupled, manner. In this study use was made of piezo bi-morph sensors as vibration measuring devices, with promising results. A method called the peak amplitude discrimination method is introduced to find the respective resonant frequencies; this method is an adaptation of the sweptsine frequency method Nonlinear behavior of the SVE was found to exist exhibiting Sub-harmonics, Super-harmonics, Combination harmonics and Internal Resonances. It is hoped that the experimental methods used in this study would aid in the measurement and analysis of longitudinal vibrations found in flexible cables, rods and rigid bars. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Science and Agriculture, 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Gordon, Mark Leonard
- Date: 2011-11
- Subjects: Vibration , Nonlinear oscillations , Waves
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24002 , vital:62245
- Description: This thesis represents an experimental and intellectual journey of more than three years. The String Vibrator Experiment (SVE) is an experimental payload on the SumbandilaSat, satellite. The experiment was initially designed to compare low-earthorbitstretched string nonlinear dynamics with those found terrestrially, with particular emphasis on the effects of micro-gravity and near vacuum. Due to the damage of some internal components of the SVE, the terrestrial experiment had to be characterized by finding both transverse fundamental natural frequencies and the longitudinal system fundamental natural frequency. Forced and free vibration tests were performed on the SVE, with comparable results. The percentage frequency difference between measurement results obtained for the said natural frequencies was found to be acceptable. An analytical model for the string longitudinal system was developed using Energy Methods, assuming linear coupling of the stretched string and the flexible support. Bessel Functions were used to find the natural frequency of the flexible support, which is made of a thin-circular plate loaded centrally by the stretched string and fixed on its outer boundary. The natural frequency thus predicted, corresponds closely with that measured by Laser Doppler Vibrometry. It was found that the longitudinal system behaves in an uncoupled, manner. In this study use was made of piezo bi-morph sensors as vibration measuring devices, with promising results. A method called the peak amplitude discrimination method is introduced to find the respective resonant frequencies; this method is an adaptation of the sweptsine frequency method Nonlinear behavior of the SVE was found to exist exhibiting Sub-harmonics, Super-harmonics, Combination harmonics and Internal Resonances. It is hoped that the experimental methods used in this study would aid in the measurement and analysis of longitudinal vibrations found in flexible cables, rods and rigid bars. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Science and Agriculture, 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Use a humanizing pedagogy to assist students
- Authors: Alfred H. Makura
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Newsletter
- Identifier: vital:12225 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1016143
- Description: Teaching and Learning Centre Newsletter November 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
- Authors: Alfred H. Makura
- Date: 2011-11
- Language: English
- Type: Newsletter
- Identifier: vital:12225 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1016143
- Description: Teaching and Learning Centre Newsletter November 2011
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- Date Issued: 2011-11
Address at the St. Mary's Diocesan School for Girls Senior School Prize Giving Ceremony
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-20
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7833 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016026
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-20
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-20
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7833 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016026
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-20
Environment and sustainability
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-15
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7831 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016024
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-15
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-15
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7831 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016024
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-15
Launch of the Cape Foundation Phase Research Programme
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-13
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7795 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1015988
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-13
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-13
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7795 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1015988
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-13
Address at the St. Andrews College Prize Giving Ceremony
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-12
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7832 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016025
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-12
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-12
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7832 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016025
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-12
Theses on Institutional Planning and Research at Universities
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-11
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7805 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1015998
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-11
- Authors: Badat, Saleem
- Date: 2011-10-11
- Language: English
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:7805 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1015998
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- Date Issued: 2011-10-11