The focus was to revive the role of African languages in the core functions of South Africa’s university system.
Unisa spokesperson Professor Ahmed Bawa said the dialogue was aimed at understanding the implications of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s Language Policy Framework on the teaching, learning, research and administration of the universities.Bawa said this would ultimately contribute to improving the quality of teaching and learning, research and to broaden access and success.
Dr Sizwe Mabizela, vice-chancellor and principal of Rhodes University and the chairperson of Universities of South Africa’s Teaching and Learning Strategy Group, said that by mainstreaming African Languages in teaching and learning, universities will be advancing transformation beyond granting access and diversifying South Africa’s higher education system.
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