Faculty of

Arts and Social Sciences

For more
information
Faculty Secretary
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 4840
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3822
Web site:
www.sun.ac.za/arts
*Programmes suitable for interna-
tional students
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
sets great store by research and postgrad-
uate teaching as part of its academic mis-
sion. So it hardly comes as a surprise that
annually about one-third of our students
are engaged in studies at postgraduate
level in our wide-ranging programme of-
fering. We also make a point of integrating
our offering of postgraduate programmes
with the research focuses of the various
departments and their staff and our stu-
dents’ degree research commonly leads to
national and international academic publi-
cations. Students who are both academi-
cally deserving and financially needy are
provided with financial support where at all
possible.
The Faculty’s eighteen departments
offer discipline-specific and
interdisciplinary pro-
grammes in three
primary focus
areas, namely Language and Culture, Social
Sciences, and Performing Arts. In offering so
varied, yet so soundly planned a set of pro-
grammes, we strive to produce graduates
who are knowledgeable and critical think-
ers, and also to produce professional people
eminently capable of making an exceptional
contribution to the cultural enrichment and
knowledge requirements of South Africa’s and
Africa’s communities in the 21st century.
So that our students may be sure of getting
quality instruction, conventional contact tu-
ition is supplemented with computer technol-
ogy by a team of well-qualified supervisors
and teachers. In keeping with the University’s
strategic policy, the Faculty mostly uses Eng-
lish as the medium of postgraduate tuition.
In terms of geographical provenance, the stu-
dent body has strong national and internation-
al profiles and is demographically speaking
well representative of the country’s student
population.

Feel free to make use of the contact details

which are given to request further information
about programmes.

12 DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN
LANGUAGES

For more information

Programme coordinator:
Ms Karin de Wet
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2210
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2171
E-mail: afrika@sun.ac.za
Web site:
www.sun.ac.za/african_languages
Brochures available

Programmes
- Honours programme in African
Languages*
- Master’s programme in African
Languages*
- Master’s programme in African Languages
for Professional Contexts*
- Doctoral programme in African Languages*

All our programmes may be taken full-time or

part-time.

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The postgraduate programme offer-
ing include the following specialisa-
tions:
Literature
Linguistics
Communication studies
Literacy, language learning and teaching
Our programmes afford students the
opportunity to do specialised study
within the framework of internationally
recognised theories, and to explore
current practical situations and prac-
tice of African languages of which
best solutions are informed by theo-
retically based insights.
The Honours programme entails the
study of five coursework modules and
the Master’s programme in African
Languages entails a 100% thesis or
coursework and a 50% thesis or an
assignment.
The Master’s programme in African
Languages for Professional Contexts
is a structured programme that entails
specialised study in a range of linguis-
tic fields essential to language practi-
tioners in the government sector and
private sector, who are responsible
for advancing the status and promot-
ing the use of the African languages
in professional contexts. These fields
include language planning and policy,
communication and discourse analy-
sis, and text and genre analysis.
13 DEPARTMENT OF AFRIKAANS
AND DUTCH
For more information
See contact numbers under programmes
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/afrndl/
BAHons*
This one-year, taught programme con-
sists of two main streams: Afrikaans
linguistics and Afrikaans and Dutch
literature.
Contact: Prof DP van Zyl
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2166
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815
E-mail: dpvz@sun.ac.za
MA*
In this programme, students may
choose between a 100% and a 50%
thesis. The latter is supplemented by
six-month coursework (50%) over-
seas. The Universities of Leiden, Am-
sterdam, Utrecht, Tilburg and Nijme-
gen are some of the most important
universities with which we have ex-
change agreements.
Contact: Dr P H Foster
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2174
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815
E-mail: rf@sun.ac.za
MA in Creative Writing in Afrikaans
This intensively supervised pro-
gramme consisting of monthly work-
shops is residential (campus-based).
It entails a piece of creative work in
the genre of your choice and a related
thesis. Each component contributes
50% to the programme.
Contact: Prof M van Niekerk
Tel: + 27 (0)21 808 2169
Fax: + 27 (0)21 808 3815
E-mail: mvn4@sun.ac.za
DLitt*
This programme consists of a dis-
sertation that is written under the su-
pervision of one of the departmental
teachers.
Contact: Prof L Viljoen
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2157
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815
E-mail: lv@sun.ac.za
Postgraduate Diploma in
Translation*
This one-year taught programme offers
students a choice between any of the
African Languages of South Africa, Af-
rikaans, English, French and German,
of which they choose two languages
for editing and as source and target
languages for translation and inter-
preting. Modules in the programme
include translation and interpreting
theory, practical translation, practical
interpreting and lexicography.
Contact: Dr Harold Lesch
Tel.: +27 (0)21 808 3573
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815
E-mail: hlesch@sun.ac.za
MPhil in Translation*
The first year of this programme is
taught; the second entails writing a
thesis. Students must choose from the
following modules: advanced trans-
lation theory, advanced interpreting
theory, practical translation, interpret-
ing and editing. Two of the following
are also chosen: literary translation,
lexicography, intercultural communi-
cation, Bible translation or machine
translation. Students choose two lan-
guages from the following: any of the
African languages of South Africa, Af-
rikaans, English, French, and German.
They translate or interpret from both
languages and into both, and they
also edit both. All the languages are
not offered every year – demand dic-
tates which are on offer.
Contact details are given below the
DLitt in Translation.
DLitt in Translation*
This programme consists of a disser-
tation that is written under the supervi-
sion of a promoter.
Contact: Prof AE Feinauer
Tel +27 (0)21 808 2162
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815
E-mail: aef@sun.ac.za
MPhil in Lexicography*
Dictionaries are authoritative sources
of linguistic and communicative in-
formation. This non-residential pro-
gramme equips students with the
theoretical skills to compile different
dictionary types. The programme of-
fers a two-year option combining a
taught and a research component and
a one-year research option.
Contact details are given below the
DLitt in Lexicography.
DLitt in Lexicography*
This programme consists of a disser-
tation that is written under the supervi-
sion of a promoter.
Contact: Prof RH Gouws
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2164
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3815
E-mail: rhg@sun.ac.za
MPhil in Document Analysis and
Design*
This taught, residential programme fo-
cuses on the analysis and production
of effective, corporate documentation
and includes a self-study component.
The programme includes modules
such as Introduction to Document
Design, Text Analysis and Text Qual-
ity, Intercultural Communication and
Translation Theory. Lectures are pre-
sented in the late afternoon to accom-
modate working students.
Contact: Prof LG de Stadler
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2167
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3676
E-mail: lgds@sun.ac.za
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 14 DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT
STUDIES
For more information
Programme coordinator: Ms Brigitte Cyster
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3203
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3480
E-mail: cyster@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/as
BPhil*, MPhil* and DPhil* in Bible In-
terpretation
These programmes focus on the ori-
gin and transmission of the Bible, the
world of the Bible and its literature, as
well as the interpretation of the Bible.
The programmes are offered jointly
with the Department of Old and New
Testament.
Playwriting: Text creation, compiling
programmes and writing plays.
Media practice: Theory and practice
of radio, television and film.
Interactive theatre: Theory and prac-
tice of drama and theatre in education,

The Department focuses on the lan-
guages and cultures of the Ancient
Mediterranean and Near Eastern
worlds with the emphasis on the con-
nection between Antiquity and the
world of today. Our programmes are
taught in English and Afrikaans and
can all be taken by non-residential
students, except the Honours in Clas-
sical Languages.
Our master’s programmes equip stu-
dents with a theoretical framework and
interpretative skills. At the doctoral lev-
el this culminates in original research
that generates new knowledge. The
master’s programmes require one or
two years for completion. Doctoral
studies takes at least two years.
MPhil* and DPhil* in Ancient
Cultures
The MPhil and DPhil in Ancient Cul-
tures focus on the cultures of the An-
cient Mediterranean and Near Eastern
worlds, the interrelatedness of these
cultures and their influence on the
modern world.
The two-year MPhil programme fol-
lows directly on a bachelor’s degree.
Students choose between two options:
(1) assignments and a 100% thesis in
the second year or (2) assignments
and a 25% research project in the
second year. Themes for the MPhil:
ancient literature, art, mythology, re-
ligion, cosmology, political thought,
everyday life, reception.
The DPhil entails the writing of a dis-
sertation which is the result of inde-
pendent and original research.
Honours, MA* and DLitt* in Classical
Languages
The Honours (taught and residential),
MA and DLitt in Classical Languages
focus on authors, genres and themes
in Latin or Greek literature. The admis-
sion requirement for the Honours is
Greek or Latin as major in the bach-
elor’s degree.
MA* and DLitt* in Biblical Languages
These programmes focus on Greek
or Hebrew, specialising in linguistics,
literature and Bible translation, as well
as the interrelatedness between these
cultures and their influence on the
modern world. The MA programme
takes two years and follows directly
on a bachelor’s degree. Students
choose between two options: (1) as-
signments and a 100% thesis in the
second year or (2) assignments and
a 25% research project in the second
year. The admission requirement for
the Honours is Greek or Hebrew as
major in the bachelor’s degree.
The DPhil entails the writing of a dis-
sertation which is the result of inde-
pendent and original research.
15 DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA
For more information
Prof Edwin Hees
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3216
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3086
E-mail: eph@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/Drama
For programme curricula, see Calendar
Part 4
The Department offers a unique set
of professional and academic pro-
grammes aimed at postgraduate
training in Drama and Theatre Studies
and houses the only formal Centre for
Theatre Research in South Africa. Our
postgraduate students have access to
the Centre’s facilities and may also be
involved in its research activities.
Our programmes may contain both
practical and theoretical components
and tuition is in Afrikaans and/or Eng-
lish. Content is specifically geared to
suit the interests and needs of indi-
vidual students. A range of specialisa-
tions are offered, including:
Drama and theatre research: Theory,
methodology and practice.
South African and African theatre:
History, structures, texts and perfor-
mances.

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community theatre and industrial the-
atre, among others.
Directing: Directing and choreography
for the stage.
Performance skills: Acting for the
stage, speech communication, move-
ment and physical theatre.
Technical and management skills: Ap-
plied theatre practice, set and cos-
tume design, marketing and publicity,
and theatre and production manage-
ment, among others.
The master’s and doctoral program-
mes are also accessible to individuals
with a theoretical knowledge of drama
or media, for instance by means of a
prior degree in literature or communi-
cation studies, or related qualifications.
BDramHons in Drama and Theatre
Studies*
This taught programme (1 year full-
time) consists of both theoretical and
practical components. The taught
modules are the methodology of the-
atre research, advanced theories of
theatre and drama, and advanced text
analysis (contemporary international
texts, and South African and African
texts). Practical specialisations can
be chosen from the above-mentioned
specialisations.
MDram in Drama and Theatre Studies*
This programme is presented in three
forms:
1. As a research-based thesis pro-
gramme (after honours) – full-time
(one year) or part-time (two years).
The programme is also offered as a
distance learning option.
2. As a one-year, full-time, taught
programme (after four-year BDram
or honours) with students choosing
modules to support their practical
specialisation. A research essay is
also written.
3. As a two-year, full-time, taught pro-
gramme (after bachelor’s) with the first
year covering the honours curriculum.
The first year is residential, but in cer-
tain cases the research required in the
second year can be undertaken else-
where.
DPhil in Drama and Theatre Studies*
A two-year, full-time or part-time aca-
demic programme based on indepen-
dent research, leading to a disserta-
tion. This programme can also be done
as a non-residential programme.
16 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
For more information
Dr R Goodman (MA and DLitt enqui-
ries)
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2044
E-mail: rg@sun.ac.za
Dr M Samuelson (Honours enquiries)
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2043
E-mail: megsam@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/english/home.
htm
The taught Honours and Master’s pro-
grammes are only offered as residential
programmes.
Honours in English Studies*
This one-year programme consists
of six components. Five are course-
work (taught), and one is a compul-
sory research essay component. Each
coursework component comprises
twelve two-hour seminars.
Students choose one module: Eng-
lish Studies and Teaching or English
Studies and Culture or English Stud-
ies and Literary Research. A range of
literary issues and texts are covered,
including fiction, poetry, drama, post-
colonial theory and literature, film,
life-writing/biography, science fiction,
modern theory, creative writing, South
African and African literature.
Master’s in English Studies*
Students may choose between a re-
search option (consisting of a thesis
of 50 000 words) and two coursework
options (taught), which are:
(1) Literary Routes: Conflict, Culture,
Transition. This option consists of three
elective coursework components
and a compulsory research compo-
nent (consisting of a thesis of 25 000
words). Each coursework component
comprises either twelve two-hour
seminars or a schedule of directed
readings and presentations in the first
semester. The research component
(50% of the programme) comprises at
least twelve two-hour supervision ses-
sions in the second semester.
(2) Literary Biography: This option
consists of three compulsory course-
work components and a compulsory
research component (thesis). Each
coursework component comprises
twelve two-hour sessions presented in
the first semester. The research com-
ponent (50% of programme) compris-
es at least twelve two-hour supervision
sessions in the second semester.
DLitt
The programme is focused entirely on
a particular area of study, phenom-
enon, or thematic grouping. There are
no formal classes, but students are ex-
pected to have regular meetings with
their promoters to monitor progress, or
else to remain in regular contact by e-
mail, post, fax or telephone.
17 DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
LINGUISTICS
For more information
Departmental Chair:
Prof Christine Anthonissen
Programme coordinator: Christine Smit
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2052
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2009
E-mail: linguis@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/linguist
Brochures and prospectuses available
The Department’s postgraduate pro-
grammes are non-residential and can
be undertaken from anywhere in South
Africa or abroad. On-campus tutoring
is optional, except for the MPhil in In-
tercultural Communication, which re-
quires one contact session per year.
MA in Linguistics for the Language
Professions*
The programme takes two years. Stu-
dents can choose between three op-
tions:
(1) Assignments (first year) and a
100% thesis (second year), or
(2) Assignments (first year) and as-
signments and a 50% thesis (second
year), or
(3) Assignments (first year) and as-
signments and two 25% research re-
ports in the second year.
Language of tuition: English or Afri-
kaans.
Language teachers, lecturers and
other educators, speech-language
and hearing therapists, translators,
interpreters, publishers and language
advisors are given the opportunity to
benefit intellectually and professional-
ly from the scientific study of relevant
language and language-related phe-
nomena.
MA in Linguistic Theory*
The programme entails research on
a problem or a group of related prob-
lems within the framework of genera-
tive linguistic theory. The results are
presented in a thesis.
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 MPhil in Intercultural Communication*
The programme takes two years. Stu-
dents can choose between two op-
tions:
(1) Assignments (first year) and a
100% thesis (second year), or
(2) Assignments (first year) and as-
signments and a 50% thesis (second
year).
The second year is presented in co-
operation with the University of Cape
Town and the University of the West-
ern Cape.
Language of tuition: English; assign-
ments, research reports and theses
may also be written in Afrikaans,
provided that the supervisor(s) and
examiner(s) involved are proficient in
Afrikaans.
The focus of the programme is specifi-
cally linguistic. It is designed for pro-
fessionals who routinely communicate
across cultural boundaries or who are
responsible for training and manag-
ing others who engage in intercultural
communication; and for students and
academics with an interest in the phe-
nomenon of intercultural communica-
tion.
MPhil Second Language Studies*
The programme takes two years. Stu-
dents can choose between two op-
tions:
(1) Assignments and an examination
(first year) and a 100% thesis (second
year), or
(2) Assignments (first year) and as-
signments and an examination (sec-
ond year).
Language of tuition: English. Lan-
guage teachers, lecturers and other
educators, speech-language and
hearing therapists, translators, in-
terpreters, publishers and language
advisors can engage in the scientific
study of the nature, knowledge, acqui-
sition and use of second languages.
DLitt in General Linguistics*
Focusing on one or more modern,
general linguistic theories and the lin-
guistic methodology associated with
these theories, students do original
research leading to a dissertation.
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18 DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY,
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRON-
MENTAL STUDIES
For more information
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3218
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3109
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/geog-enviro/
See University Calendar Parts 4, 5 and 10
Brochures available from programme
coordinators
Exchange agreements exist inter alia
with the Universities of Louvain, Peçs,
Darmstadt, Innsbruck, Salzburg and
Utrecht. Projects are undertaken in
cooperation with these universities in
GIS, tourism and urban studies. See
also Dept. 55 under Faculty of Science.
BAHons in Geographical Information
Systems (Human Geography)*
Focuses on GIS, urban analysis or
tourism geography, geographical
thought and research methodology.
A taught course (one year full-time
and two years part-time) in English
on campus in blocks of seven weeks.
Students do a research application
(14 weeks).
Programme coordinator: Prof JH van
der Merwe
E-mail: jhvdm@sun.ac.za
MA in Geography and Environmental
Studies*
Research on Geography resulting in a
thesis. Tuition is in English.
Programme coordinator: Prof JH van
der Merwe
E-mail: jhvdm@sun.ac.za
MA in Geographical Information Sys-
tems (Human Geography)*
Advanced study and application of
GIS. Tuition in English. As a two-year,
full-time programme after a bache-
lor’s degree: first year: honours pro-
gramme; second year: GIS taught on
campus in first semester and a thesis
(or assignments) in second semester.
As a one-year, full-time programme af-
ter an honours degree: GIS taught on
campus in first semester and a thesis
(or assignments) in second semester.
Programme coordinator: Prof JH van
der Merwe
E-mail: jhvdm@sun.ac.za
MPhil in Environmental Management*
For information on this interdisciplin-
ary programme, see Dept. 35.
MPhil in Cultural Tourism and Heri-
tage Studies*
Focuses on tourism resources, produc-
tion and commodification of historical
heritage, mega-events, festivals and
the arts system, socio-cultural and en-
vironmental impacts of tourism, muse-
ums, architectural styles and conser-
vation policy. Takes two years; taught
on campus in six blocks of one-week
each. A research-based assignment
is done in the final semester. Gradu-
ates are trained as tourism managers,
planners and researchers. Tuition is in
English and Afrikaans.
Programme coordinator: Dr SLA Fer-
reira
E-mail: slaf@sun.ac.za
DPhil in Geography and Environmen-
tal Studies*
Research on a human-environmen-
tal problem from a spatial perspec-
tive culminating in a dissertation that
makes an original contribution to
knowledge or that reinterprets existing
knowledge.
Programme coordinator: Prof JH van
der Merwe
E-mail: jhvdm@sun.ac.za
19 DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
For more information
Prof AM Grundlingh
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2178 / 2177
E-mail: amgrund@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/geskiedenis/
Programmes
- BAHons in History* Taught (1 year)
- MA in History* Taught or research
(1 or 2 years)
- DPhil in History* Research
(3 or 4 years)
These programmes equip students
with in-depth knowledge about the
interplay between past and present.
The present did not come about by
accident, but has been shaped by
complex processes. We consistently
explore both the nature and construc-
tion of these processes.
The aim of our programmes is to es-
tablish a link between the present and
the past, by noting how current trends
developed over time. An attempt is
made to scrutinise general views
about the past in a well-grounded,
critical way. We encourage students
to further develop their own research
interests from one of the focal areas
given below under the individual guid-
ance of one of our lecturers.
The Honours programme’s most im-
portant modules are Southern African
and international history, cultural his-
tory, theory and philosophy of history,
as well as historiography.
The Master’s programme consists of
coursework and a thesis, which counts
50% of the programme, or of a thesis
only (100% of the programme).
Focal areas
- Historical dimensions in the devel-
opment of community identity in
South Africa (emphasis on how co-
loured and Afrikaner communities
developed a particular socio-cul-
tural and political identity over time)
- Working class history
- Environmental history
- Histories of the human body
- Diasporas (An analysis of the rea-
sons for and nature of certain popu-
lation displacements up to the pres-
ent.)
- War and society (The socio-cultural
influence of wars on societies over
the long term.)
- Business history
- Cultural history
For the interdisciplinary MPhil in Cul-
tural Tourism and Heritage Studies,
see Dept. 18 above.
20 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMA-
TION SCIENCE
For more information
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2423
E-mail: nodysa@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/InfoScience
The Centre for Knowledge Dynam-
ics and Decision-making (housed in
the Department) is convinced that
an interpretivist approach provides a
better foundation for the development
of long-term strategy and thought
leadership in the global knowledge
economy and society. Therefore, our
programmes are characterised by an
interpretivist approach to knowledge
management, scenario building, sys-
tems theory, informatics and informa-
tion systems, and management and
decision-making in organisations. In
this way our programmes distinguish
themselves fundamentally from similar
programmes in South Africa, which
tend to be behaviouristic in essence.
MPhil in Information and Knowledge
Management (MIKM)*
Socio-Informatics focuses, from a so-
cial point of view, on the humane, and
from an economic and professional
point of view, on the productive syn-
ergy of human beings, organisations
and their management, with informat-
ics, and knowledge and decision-
making technologies.
This full-time, one-year programme
consists of contact teaching and an
independent project based on an
internship. It is the platform for a full
master’s thesis, but also trains stu-
dents technologically and conceptu-
ally for advanced application of knowl-
edge technologies and knowledge
management in organisations.
MA in Socio-Informatics*
The MA focuses on the development
of research capacity in Socio-Infor-
matics by means of an independent
research project under supervision,
which culminates in a full thesis.
DPhil in Socio-Informatics
The programme requires independent
and original research leading up to
a dissertation. Preference is given to
research projects bearing relevance
to the development needs of Africa in
general and SADC in particular, and
which fit into the framework of the
NEPAD aims. Admission requires the
completion of two preliminary exami-
nations and the acceptance of an ex-
tensive research proposal which has
to be defended before the Depart-
ment.
21 DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM
For more information
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3488/2576
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3488
E-mail: bevfeb@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/journalism
The Department of Journalism is the
only specialised postgraduate train-
ing institution for this profession in
South Africa. In the one-year BPhil
programme, professional, practical
skills dovetail with conceptual skills. In
the advanced M and D programmes
the focus shifts to research on jour-
nalism in particular, and the media in
general.
BPhil in Journalism
This full-time, one-year programme
leads to a professional qualification.
Students applying for admission to
this programme must have a bache-
lor’s degree, or be in their final year
for a bachelor’s degree and obtain the
qualification before the BPhil starts
the following year. Applications close
at the end of August and selection
takes place in September of the previ-
ous year.
MPhil in Journalism*
A taught, two-year programme requir-
ing students to visit the Stellenbosch
campus for the compulsory atten-
dance of two series of block lectures.
Students may make appointments
for supervision in between. Students
choose between coursework plus a
25% research assignment, or course-
work plus a 50% thesis or a 100%
thesis. The coursework entails elec-
tives such as Science and Technology
Journalism; Media Management; Me-
dia, Culture and the Information Soci-
ety; Media, Democracy and Develop-
ment; Media Ethics; Media History or
International Journalism. Applications
close at the end of August and selec-
tion takes place in September.
DPhil in Journalism*
A doctoral study may be undertaken
after the student and the Department
has reached an agreement on a re-
search topic and proposal.
22 DEPARTMENT OF MODERN
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
For more information
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2133
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2035
E-mail: vmaltzan@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/forlang/
MPhil in Hypermedia for Language
Learning*
This two-year programme provides an
introduction to computer-assisted lan-
guage learning, enabling students to
design, develop, deliver and critically
evaluate hypermedia applications for
language learning. Web delivery is
emphasised. The programme can be
taken non-residentially or on campus
after-hours. A bachelor’s degree with
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 a language as major or an equivalent
qualification is required for admission,
as well as basic computer literacy.
Contact: Mrs RO du Toit
E-mail: rdt@sun.ac.za
DLitt in Comparative Literature
This programme consists of an inde-
pendent dissertation in the multidisci-
plinary field of comparative literature
in collaboration with the Departments
of Afrikaans and Dutch, Ancient Stud-
ies, African Languages and English.
The student decides on a research
topic in consultation with the Depart-
ment in which supervision will mainly
take place. Sources are read in the
original language of publication and
the dissertation is written in Afrikaans
or in English.
Contact: Dr Catherine du Toit
E-mail: cdt@sun.ac.za
Honours and MA in French*
- Honours: This one-year, taught pro-
gramme is presented in French and is
designed to diversify and to deepen
students’ knowledge of French lit-
erature and to further the acquisition
of relevant research methodology.
Themes include myth and modernity,
literature and society and film studies.
Bursaries are made available by the
French Government for further studies
and/or training in France.
- MA: This one-year programme en-
tails the writing of a thesis in French
on a topic that is selected by the stu-
dent in close consultation with the De-
partment. The student is required to
maintain contact with the supervisor,
either by means of regular meetings
or e-mail.
Contact: Dr Catherine du Toit
E-mail: cdt@sun.ac.za
Honours, MA and DLitt in German*
- Honours: This one-year (residential)
programme taught in German focus-
es on authors, genres and themes
related to the literature, culture and
language of the German-speaking
countries within the (Southern) Afri-
can context. A four-week study tour to
Germany between semesters is also
offered (limited number of bursaries
available). Admission requirements:
Bachelor’s degree with German as a
major or an equivalent.
- MA: This programme entails the writ-
ing of a thesis on a topic that is selected
by the student in close consultation
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with the Department. The student is DPhil
required to maintain contact with the This is a two-year programme and
supervisor, either by means of regular consists of a dissertation and an oral
meetings or e-mail. A limited number examination. Under certain circum-
of bursaries are available for one se- stances supplementary work may be
mester of preparatory research at an expected.
overseas university (Leipzig, Marburg,
and Tübingen). DMus (Performance)*
- DLitt: Takes at least two years of re- This is a two-year programme and
search resulting in a dissertation (with consists of a dissertation and oral
an oral defence). In close consulta- examination (50%) and at least three
tion with the Department, the student public performances (50%). The the-
selects a research topic and submits matic connection between disserta-
a research proposal which meets the tion and performed programmes must
requirements set by the Faculty. be clear. (This programme still has to
Contact: Prof C von Maltzan be finally approved by the Department
E-mail: vmaltzan@sun.ac.za of Education.)
23 DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Advanced Certificate in Education
(Music) (ACE)
For more information This part-time, non-residential pro-
Programme coordinator: Prof IJ Grové gramme consists of eight contact ses-
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2335 / 2353 sions over two years.
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 2340
E-mail: ig@sun.ac.za Higher Licentiate in Music
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/music Performance (HLMP)*
See also Faculty of Arts and Social Sci- An admission examination in the prin-
ences Calendar Part 4 cipal instrument or in singing to prove
sufficient potential as a performer is
BMusHons* required. A full-time, one-year pro-
For performance candidates (solo, ac- gramme by way of contact tuition.
companiment, chamber music or cho-
ral conducting), admission is subject
to auditions. This taught programme
requires a minimum of one year full-
time study and focuses either on musi-
cology, music education, music tech-
nology, ethnomusicology, composition
or on performance.
MMus*
For performance candidates (solo, ac-
companiment, chamber music or cho-
ral conducting), admission is subject
to auditions. Under certain circum-
stances supplementary work may be
required. Excluding performance and
composition, students may choose
to do either research for a 100% the-
sis, or coursework and a 50% thesis.
Structured master’s options also make
provision for 25% assignments.
MPhil Music Technology*
The programme, a combination of
taught modules and research, requires
at least two years of full-time study. It
focuses on the development of ad-
vanced technical and research skills
to document and preserve music ma-
terial and on the development of appli-
cation software in the music world.
24 DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
For more information
Secretary: Ms L van Kerwel
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2418
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3556
E-mail: lek@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/philosophy/
Brochure available
The postgraduate programmes in Phi-
losophy are generally related to conti-
nental philosophy.
In keeping with existing agreements
with foreign universities (for example
the Catholic University of Louvain in
Belgium and a number of Dutch uni-
versities), international students are
allowed to follow substitute modules at
Stellenbosch while remaining enrolled
at their home university. Similarly, stu-
dents from Stellenbosch may follow
modules at selected foreign universi-
ties.
Honours in Philosophy*
This is a one-year full-time or two-
year part-time programme. The pro-
gramme consists of five fully taught
modules and one module devoted to
a supervised research project. Class
attendance for the taught modules is
compulsory.
MA in Philosophy*
This programme offers a taught option
or a research option. The taught op-
tion consists of four taught modules,
and a thesis of limited extent or two
publishable articles. The research op-
tion consists of a supervised research
project that culminates in a full thesis.
Students do not have to reside on
campus, but should be readily avail-
able for consultation with their lectur-
ers and/or supervisor.
MPhil in Applied Ethics*
This two-year, taught programme of-
fers a thorough schooling in applied
ethics, with eventual specialisation in
medical ethics, environmental ethics
or business ethics. No previous train-
ing in philosophy is required; admis-
sion is based on any preceding bach-
elor’s degree. Students do not have to
reside on campus, but are required to
attend two intensive contact sessions
at the beginning of each semester.
DPhil in Philosophy*
This programme follows on from the
MA programme at the highest level
of academic teaching and research.
The programme is completed by way
of consultation between promoter
and student, and residency is not re-
quired.
25 DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL
SCIENCE
For more information
See contact numbers under pro-
grammes
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/polwet/
Brochures available
Honours in Political Science* and
Master’s in International Studies*
Both programmes are full-time resi-
dential and consist of taught mod-
ules (Honours) and taught modules
plus a thesis for the Master’s. Some
of the modules can be followed at the
Södertorn Hochskole in Stockholm
(Sweden). The department also has a
partnership programme with the Inter-
national Peace Research Institute in
Oslo (Norway).
The one-year Honours consists of
the intensive study of a number of se-
lected focal areas in Political Science
or International Relations. It is aimed
at decision-makers and analysts who
require an in-depth understanding of
the political processes and behav-
iour in South African society or at the
global level.
The MA offers two options: a one-year
version (after an honours or equivalent
degree) and a two-year version (after
a bachelor’s degree). It focuses on
the dynamics of interdependence, the
actors and the structures of the con-
temporary global political economy.
It is aimed at decision-makers in the
public and private sectors who are
confronted by and must develop strat-
egies in a world which is subject to the
dynamics of political, economic and
technological globalisation.
Enquiries: Dr Anthony Leysens
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2115
E-mail: ajl2@sun.ac.za
MPhil in Political Management
This full-time, two-year selection pro-
gramme may be taken after a bach-
elor’s or honours programme. All
modules are taught on campus in
Stellenbosch. The language of tuition
is English, but assignments may also
be submitted in Afrikaans.
The programme equips students with:
- Theoretical knowledge in the sub-
disciplines in political science, in-
cluding South African politics, Afri-
can conflict, conflict studies, public
policy and political behaviour;
- Relevant skills in research methods,
risk analysis, budgeting, media,
and political and project manage-
ment; and
- Skills in doing independent re-
search by completing a research
assignment.
Enquiries: Prof Willie Breytenbach
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2388
E-mail: wjb2@sun.ac.za
Prof Amanda Gouws
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2116
E-mail: ag1@sun.ac.za
MPhil in Gender Studies*
This full-time, interdisciplinary pro-
gramme equips students with an
advanced understanding of gender
power structures and analyses issues
about women’s rights and concerns
in a variety of contexts. The research
methodology and practical skills nec-
essary for the analysis of complex
gender issues is also taught.
Enquiries: Prof Andrienetta Kritzinger
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2098
E-mail: ask@sun.ac.za
Ms Jeanne Ellis
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2227
E-mail: jellis@sun.ac.za
Other Programmes
- MA in Political Science*
(thesis / taught and thesis)
- DPhil* (dissertation)
26 DEPARTMENT OF
PSYCHOLOGY
For more information
Departmental Chair
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3461
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3584
E-mail: lswartz@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/psychology
The Department, through its teaching,
research and service provision, com-
mitted itself to the advancement of the
psychological well-being of the people
in our region, country and on our con-
tinent. Consequently, the psychoso-
cial problems facing South Africa and
Africa are strongly emphasised in our
academic programmes and research
projects. In addition, we have coop-
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 eration agreements with the University
of Maastricht (the Netherlands), the
National University of Mexico (UNAM)
and the University of Trondheim (Nor-
way).
Honours in Psychology*
This one-year, residential programme
consists of modules in Psychotherapy,
Psychopathology, Psychometry, Re-
search Methodology, Child Psychol-
ogy, Family Psychology, Vocational
Psychology, Community Psychology,
Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychol-
ogy, Psychology of Women, Interper-
sonal Relationships and Eco-psychol-
ogy. The programme also includes
a compulsory research component.
Modules offered will be subject to the
availability of staff and to a minimum
required number of students. Not ev-
ery module will be offered every year.
Master’s programme in Clinical Psy-
chology and Community Counselling
This professional programme may
lead to registration as a clinical or a
counselling psychologist with the Pro-
fessional Board for Psychology. Ad-
mission to the programme is by selec-
tion with 10 students being admitted
annually. Closing date for applications
is 30 June. The programme encom-
passes theoretical modules, practical
training, professional development
and supervision with exposure to
working with individual children and
adults, groups, families, couples and
communities. A 25% research assign-
ment must also be done.
MA* and DPhil* in Psychology
These programmes are based on re-
search leading to a thesis or a disserta-
tion. Research in these programmes is
usually part of departmental research
projects. These include projects on
culture and mental health, women’s
mental health, family well-being, trau-
ma and post-traumatic stress disor-
der, sexuality and HIV/Aids, childhood
fears, applied community psychology,
and aggression.
27 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
WORK
For more information
Programme coordinator:
Prof Sulina Green
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2070
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 3765
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E-mail: sgreen@sun.ac.za
Web site: www.sun.ac.za/soc_work
Brochures available
MA in Social Work
1. Research programme in Social Work
This option enables students to un-
dertake independent research with
the guidance of a supervisor, leading
to a thesis that constitutes 100% of the
programme. The programme extends
over one or two years depending on
the entry point.
2. Taught programme in Welfare Pro-
gramme Management
This option aims to prepare students
for high-level posts in welfare agen-
cies and to undertake independent
research with the guidance of a su-
pervisor.
It extends over two years and consists
of formal lectures, seminar work and
self-study that constitute 50% of the
programme. Students also conduct
research leading to a thesis that con-
stitutes 50% of the programme.
The following modules are presented:
- Social welfare policy
- Social work management
- Social work supervision
- Perspectives, theories and models
for social work intervention
- Social work research
The taught component is presented in
English in contact opportunities.
DPhil in Social Work
The programme aims to increase stu-
dents’ advanced knowledge of and
skills in research, equipping them to
undertake independent research with-
in the disciplines of social work theory
and social work practice.
It takes at least two years and con-
sists primarily of self-study and con-
sultation with the promoter about the
research and the dissertation, which
carries a weight of 100%.
28 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
AND SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
For more information
Honours and MA programmes; MPhil in
Community and Development; MPhil in
Organisations and Public Cultures:
Ms Cyrildene Fortuin
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2417
E-mail: cfortuin@sun.ac.za
All other programmes:
Ms Marthie van Niekerk
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3708
E-mail: mvn3@sun.ac.za
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring
and Evaluation*
This one-year, taught programme is
aimed at everyone who is tasked di-
rectly with the design, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of public
programmes and interventions. It also
entails a research assignment.
BAHons in Sociology* and in Social
Anthropology*
These one-year, taught programmes
are strictly residential and also require
a research assignment. Students
develop theoretical insight in social
factors influencing society’s struc-
tures and peoples’ lives, learn social
sciences research skills and gain an
overview of the South African society
from a comparative perspective.
MA in Sociology* and in Social An-
thropology*
The MA programmes consist of a the-
sis (50%) and coursework (50%) or
only a thesis (100%) and extends over
one year. The programmes focus on:
applied theoretical knowledge, rele-
vant methodology and research meth-
ods, and a specialisation area in either
Sociology or Social Anthropology.
MPhil in Community and
Development*
This two-year programme entails
block courses and a thesis. Theoreti-
cal and practical facets is related to
current development challenges in SA
and studied against the background
of global trends and specific com-
munity issues. Together with a strong
emphasis on a people-centred orien-
tation, economic prerequisites and
requirements for development is also
stressed.
MPhil in Gender Studies*
For information on this interdisciplin-
ary programme, see Dept. 25.
MPhil in Organisations and Public
Cultures*
This two-year programme entails
block courses and a thesis. It focuses
on social anthropological and socio-
logical approaches to the cultural and
social dimensions of organisations in
the context of societal change and on
applicable research methods.
MPhil in Social Science Methods*
The programme entails block courses
and a thesis and extends over two
years. It focuses on the methodology
of social sciences research and as-
pects of science philosophy, research
ethics and research management.
MPhil in Science and Technology
Studies*
The programme entails block courses
and a thesis and extends over two
years. It focuses on the social study
of science and technology and on
related aspects, including the policy
of science and technology, research
management and innovation manage-
ment.
DPhil in Sociology*
This two-year programme entails a
dissertation and focuses on the theo-
retical and methodological aspects of
sociology. It also fosters the student’s
ability to think in an innovative way
and to apply knowledge to certain
problem areas.
DPhil in Social Anthropology*
This two-year programme entails a
dissertation and focuses on the theo-
retical and methodological aspects
of social anthropology. It fosters the
student’s ability to think in an innova-
tive way and to apply knowledge to
certain problem areas.
DPhil in Sociology of Development*
This two-year programme entails a
dissertation. Both theoretical and
practical facets of the developmental
process are related to development
challenges in SA against the back-
ground of global trends and specific
community issues. Together with a
people-centred orientation, economic
considerations are also stressed.
Theoretical insights will be translated
into skills required for hands-on com-
munity development.
DPhil in Social Science Methods*
This two-year programme entails a
dissertation and focuses on aspects
of social sciences methodology, in-
cluding research designs and meth-
odological paradigms, methods of
sampling, data collection and analy-
sis, and project management skills.
DPhil in Science and Technology lery and Metal Design, Graphic De-
Studies* sign, Painting, Sculpture, Illustration,
This two-year programme entails a Printmaking, Photography or New
dissertation and focuses on the social Media. The programme involves the
study of science and technology and production of a body of practical work
related aspects such as science and and a thesis related to an above-men-
technology policy, research manage- tioned specialisation.
ment and innovation management.
MA in Art Education*
29 DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL Taught, independent studio research
ARTS and thesis (2 years). Specialisation
in Art Education and Studio Work.
For more information Students produce a body of practical
Mrs Yumna Williams work and a thesis related to an above-
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3052 mentioned specialisation.
E-mail: yumna@sun.ac.za
Web site: DPhil in Visual Arts*
academic.sun.ac.za/fine_arts/ Independent, theoretical research and
Brochures available dissertation (2 years). Specialisation
in the broad field of study of the visual
Our honours and master’s pro- arts through advanced, independent
grammes are strictly residential and and original academic studies in prac-
students work closely with their lec- tical and theoretical research fields.
turers and supervisors who guide
and evaluate the different dimensions
of the respective areas of study. The
programmes are flexible and allow
students to pursue independent, cre-
ative and/or theoretical research in art
theory, art history and visual studies.
We offer a support structure that in-
cludes weekly studio and/or theory
seminars. An interactive, Web-based
study package covering research
methodology, the Harvard reference
method and writing skills is also avail-
able to students.
BAHons in Art History*
Coursework and research article
(1 year).
MA in Art History*
Independent, theoretical research and
thesis (1 year).
MPhil in Visual Arts (Illustration)*
Coursework, studio research and the-
sis (2 years). Vocationally oriented
academic and technical instruction
in Illustration, with the emphasis on
practical illustration, theory of illustra-
tion and creative writing. During the
second year of study the practical
component involves independent stu-
dio practice and the theoretical com-
ponent a thesis.
MA in Visual Arts*
Independent studio research and the-
sis (2 years). Specialisation in Jewel-
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