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- ItemOpen AccessThe theatre of violence: narratives of protagonists in the South African conflict(HSRC Press, 2005) Foster, Don; Haupt, Paul; De Beer, MarésaThis profound and deeply compassionate study aims to reach into the complexities of political violence in South Africa between 1960 and 1994, and to expand our understanding of the patterns of conflict that almost drew South Africans into a vortex of total disintegration during the apartheid era. This book is used in the teaching of critical and social psychology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. While many accounts have focused on the victims of state repression, this unique volume documents the often contradictory and confusing stories of those who acknowledge having committed some dreadful deeds. Individuals on various sides of the apartheid divide, from state security structures to the ANC, PAC and grassroots, activists, tell their own stories. The central focus is to give an account of the actions of the perpetrators, here depicted as competing protagonists in an arena of violence. It examines the violence forensically, through its public and popular representations, academically and, finally, through the narrative approach, drawing on a rich analysis of stories from different sides. The authors also offer the first critical examination of the TRC's amnesty process, show how media representations of perpetrators inform public perceptions, and scrutinise international scholarly writings on the issue of political violence. Suggestive and intriguing, The Theatre of Violence opens a fresh examination of the erstwhile taken-for-granted understandings and attempts to address a range of questions that are often not considered, and perhaps cannot be considered, in a dispassionate way. It is in many ways an optimistic study, holding out the possibility of a society that can understand and take steps to minimise the perpetration of gross violations of human rights.
- ItemMetadata onlyExercising advocacy: some personal ideas and experiences(2007) Noakes, TimThis talk was delivered to UCT alumni in London at South Africa House on 10 October 2007 and recorded a few weeks later in Cape Town. This video lecture can be used by self learners or as a supplement to sports science course material. This talk discusses some of Professor Noakes' experiences in advocating exercise, looking at some examples from South African rugby and cricket teams.
- ItemOpen AccessLanguage, identity, modernity: the Arabic study circle of Durban(HSRC Press, 2007) Jeppie, ShamilThis innovative study introduces readers to a fascinating world of linguistic, religious and cultural politics in the South African port city of Durban from around 1950, the world of the Arabic Study Circle. This work provides an intimate sense of who they were and how they operated, their visions, as well as their international connections and contexts. A fusion of linguistic, religious and ethnic groups with rich, diverse roots and intersecting histories make up South Africa. However, the literature on most of the smaller groups tends to be thin and uneven and often tends to relegate them to the margins of the country’s major narratives. This innovative study introduces readers to a fascinating world of linguistic, religious and cultural politics in the South African port city of Durban from around 1950, the world of the Arabic Study Circle. This Association was led by a group of largely middle class, Indian, Muslim Gujurati-speaking men who were passionate about breaking out of the narrow confines of their origins and connecting to a larger changing world of learning rooted in Arabic and an Islamic modernity. They were gentlemen who believed in the transformative powers of reading and conversation. They exemplify the broader process, common among educated but disadvantaged people in apartheid South Africa and across the decolonising world, of the search for meaning, community and authenticity. CONTENTS: 1.Introduction; 2.The setting: Durban, South Africa, circa 1950; 3.The founder and foundations; 4.Learn, speak, read – and study Arabic Talk; 5.Great performances; 6.Critics, dissidents and enemies; 7.Legacy and limits; Notes: References; Index.
- ItemOpen AccessIntroduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007(2010) McKie, Desiree; Nash, JaneGuide tailored to helping you get started with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. PowerPoint 2007 is presentation software which is part of the Microsoft Office package.
- ItemOpen AccesseMarketing: the essential guide to online marketing(2010) Stokes, RobeMarketing: The Essential Guide to Online Marketing is a comprehensive textbook containing holistic and integrated eMarketing tactics. This textbook can be used to support and enhance any marketing or emarketing course. Chapters detail strategies for email and web marketing, customer relationship management, online reputation management, mobile marketing, and online research. Case studies are also included which can be used for student activities or discussion.
- ItemOpen AccessImagining the city: memories and cultures in Cape Town(2010) Field, Sean; Meyer, Renate; Swanson, FelicityThe overriding strength of this book is that it places people – ordinary people – at the centre of memory, at the centre of historical and contemporary experience, and thus at the centre of re-imagining and owning the city of Cape Town. It is as they speak – what they choose to say, what they choose to remain silent about, that we become aware of the possibilities of the city, if it really did embrace all its people, in all of their diversity. Imagining the City makes an important contribution to public discourse about a vision for, and ownership of the city by affirming the memory of its inhabitants, and by hinting at the work that can, and should still be done in foregrounding memory and culture in the re-imagination of Cape Town as a city.
- ItemOpen AccessGuide for tutors in disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences(2010) Williams, Kevin FGuide identifying important areas of theory and practice around tutoring in small to medium groups (up to 30 members). This workbook should be useful for students in all faculties and at all levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate. Covering essays through to thesis writing, the handbook offers tips to improve written assignments. Students can read through the handbook on their own, and refer to it while they are writing. Alternatively chapters can be run by instructors as workshops. Each session will last approximately 45 mins to 1 hour. Instructors can walk through the material with their students, or create powerpoint slides and use the material in a presentation. There are also a number of worksheets where students can engage with and practice the skills. They can do this during the workshop, on their own or in pairs.
- ItemOpen AccessThe lierature review survival guide 2013(2010) d'Angelo, AlexA guide to the purpose of a literature review and how to go about compiling a literature review. This is a generic guide useful for students in all subjects and at under graduate and post graduate level.
- ItemOpen AccessThe country we want to live in: hate crimes and homophobia in the lives of black lesbian South Africans(HSRC Press, 2010) Mkhize, Nonhlanhla; Bennett, Jane; Reddy, Vasu; Moletsane, RelebohileBased on a Roundtable seminar, held during the 2006 16 Days of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children, the text engages the heteronormative focus of the campaign, profiles aspects of the dynamic conversations, and builds strong arguments about violence against lesbians. The country we want to live in: Hate crimes and homophobia in the lives of black lesbian South Africans offers a refreshing perspective on violence perpetrated against black lesbians. It also profiles the voices of women who are central to the activism around hate crimes and homophobia. In capturing key aspects of the lively discussion of 2006, an update of subsequent events that have bearing on the original seminar is provided, concluding with recommendations that have relevance for research, policy and practice. The country we want to live in makes an impassioned plea about citizenship, belonging and social justice, confirming that silence about these issues is not an option. PART I: Context and History: *Context and socio-political background; *Language and vocabulary; *The delimitations of this report; PART II: Perspective and Profile: *Roundtable Seminar on Gender-Based Violence, Black Lesbians, Hate Speech and Homophobia; PART III: Current and Future Prospects; *Legally-focused campaigning; *Conclusions and Recommendations: a way forward?
- ItemOpen AccessGastric lavage procedure animation(2010) Daya, Rupesh; Kibel, Maurice; Stent, StaceyThis resource can be used to illustrate the gastric lavage procedure. Gastric lavage is the standard method of obtaining specimens for Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in young children. This animation can be used to demonstrate how this sensitive procedure is performed to medical students.
- ItemMetadata onlyCopyright guide for educators in SA(2010) Donnelly, ShihaamThis resource contains materials for educators on copyright laws in South Africa, particularly educators in higher education. **UPDATED**This resource assists with creating awareness of copyright laws in South Africa and can serve as a teaching aid or information supplement.
- ItemMetadata onlyPopular Policing video lecture part I(2010) Shearing, Clifford D., 1942-; Kinnes, IrvinThis seminar is part of a digital course Trends in the Governance of Security , introduced by Clifford Shearing, which focuses on civic or popular policing. This type of policing is located within South Africa, and discusses some of the historical and ideological backgrounds that underpin the development of civic and popular policing. The course is designed to be presented by a course facilitator within a class room setting where students can engage directly with the materials presented and with each other.
- ItemOpen AccessClimate change and health in the SADC region(2010) Young, T; Tucker, T; Galloway, M; Manyike, P; Chapman, A; Myers, JThe draft review examines the link between climate change and health with special reference to the Southern African region (SADC countries). It attempts to set the scene for determining pertinent research priorities in the region to contribute to knowledge on the one hand, and for identification, implementation and evaluation of adaptation interventions that are likely to be appropriate and effective in the region. This review has been conducted by Strategic Evaluation, Advisory and Development Consulting (SEAD), a health consultancy together with the COEHR, and is part of the Regional Climate Change Programme (RCPP) led by One World Sustainable Investments. While this is currently a research work which outlines research and development objectives, it is envisaged that much of the material reviewed is also suitable for inclusion in teaching - particularly postgraduate teaching at University Masters level.
- ItemOpen AccessThe meanings of Timbuktu(2010) Jeppie, Shamil; Diagne, Souleymane BachirThis volume, authored by leading international scholars, begins to sketch the 'meaning' of Timbuktu within the context of the intellectual history of West Africa, in particular, and of the African continent, in general. The Meanings of Timbuktu strives to contextualize and clarify the importance of efforts to preserve Timbuktu's manuscripts for Mali, for Africa and for the intellectual world. A fascinating read for anyone who wishes to gain an understanding of the aura of mystique and legend that surrounds Timbuktu.
- ItemOpen AccessHealth and human rights pamphlets(2010) Learning Network for Health and Human Rights, School of Public Health & Family MedicineA series of 7 pamphlets exploring different aspects of the right to Health. These pamphlets are available in three languages: English, Xhosa and Afrikaans, and cover topics of patient and human rights, rights to healthcare and healthcare information, and community involvement in health. The Learning Network pamphlets have been developed using principles of popular education and are suited for use by academia and community organisations' with other members of civil society.
- ItemOpen AccessIntroduction to project planning(2010) Massyn, MarkThe course is designed to introduce students to the philosophy and benefits of project management within an organization, more specifically the role of planning in project management. These resources can be used for teaching project management or used as study aids to students interested in project management.
- ItemOpen AccessIntroduction to Microsoft Excel 2007(2010) McKie, Desiree; Nash, JaneGuide tailored to helping you get started with Microsoft Excel 2007. This manual can be used for independent study or as a self help manual for troubleshooting in the Microsoft Excel 2007 environment.
- ItemOpen AccessThe Land Question in South Africa: the challenge of transformation and distribution(2010) Ntsebeza, Lungisile; Hall, RuthSince the advent of democracy in 1994, issues at the heart of the land question in South Africa are how to reverse this phenomenon and how a large-scale redistribution of land can contribute to the transformation of the economy and the reduction of poverty, both rural and urban. The extent to which indigenous people were dispossessed of their land by whites in South Africa under colonial rule and apartheid has no parallels on the African continent. This book debates these issues against the backdrop of a land reform programme that made limited headway in the first decade of South Africa's democracy. The book offers a robust assessment of that programme and raises critical questions for its future.
- ItemOpen AccessTobacco Excise Simulation Model (TETSiM)(2010) Van Walbeek, CorneTool for tobacco control advocates and government officials considering the impact of a change in tobacco excise taxes on a number of variables. Useful simulation for considering impact of changes in tobacco excise taxes on a number of variables. By changing some of the input parameters, you can see how this affects the output values.
- ItemMetadata onlyApplied mathematics - dynamics(2010) Dunsby, PeterThese resources are a selection of audio and video podcasts from a first year Dynamics class (MAM1044H) at the University of Cape Town. The lectures cover a wide range of topics. A selection of audio and video podcasts from a first year class in dynamics introducing a wide range of topics from Newton's laws of motion to orbital mechanics. These resources can be used to supplement teaching materials in undergraduate level mathematics or applied mathematics courses.