Academic research

LitNet Akademies is LitNet's accredited academic journal. An extended English abstract is published with every article.

Practical guidelines for cross-linguistic and cross-cultural early communication intervention: an appraisal by stakeholders

Mariëtte Botha, Berna Gerber, Anita van der Merwe, Juan Bornman Academic research 2025-06-20

"In a linguistically and culturally diverse country like South Africa, cross-linguistic and cross-cultural (CLACC) early communication intervention (ECI) is a complex issue considering the heterogeneity of speech-language therapy clients."

Battery 9 as pioneers of industrial music within the Afrikaans rock music scene

Burgert A Senekal Academic research 2025-06-17

"The article explores the band’s origins within the contexts of both the Afrikaans rock music scene and the global industrial music scene. It demonstrates stylistic connections of Battery 9 to these scenes, particularly through the themes addressed in their lyrics."

The living will – Is there legal certainty in South African law?

Marc Welgemoed Academic research 2025-06-10

"Whatever the case may be, the formal recognition and enforceability of living wills is desirable. It would provide legal certainty and peace of mind to terminally ill individuals, as well as to their families and loved ones."

Preaching to the choir: The role of Latin in South African choral music, in conversation with Franco Prinsloo

Louise-Mari Muller Academic research 2025-06-03

"This article addresses a patent gap in the literature regarding the lasting impact of Latin on South African choir music, underscoring the need for proper Latin instruction and better guidelines for South African choirs and their conductors."

The legality of criminal provisions in the COVID-19 regulations: An academic investigation

Daniël Eloff, Albert Lamey Academic research 2025-06-03

"Although the COVID-19 pandemic is over and steps have been taken to pardon individuals convicted under these regulations, the inquiry remains crucial for future governance in disaster management scenarios."

A multilingual, subject-specific term list: A game plan for South African rugby players in France to sidestep and tackle linguistic challenges

Trudalise Kirsten, Carina Grobler Academic research 2025-05-30

"Despite challenges in communication, South African rugby players continually move to France to join local clubs. This requires a process of linguistic and cultural integration."

A women’s magazine over 75 years – a social barometer of her time

Lizette Rabe Academic research 2025-05-22

"The Afrikaans women’s magazine Sarie celebrated her 75th anniversary in July 2024. This article describes the origin and development of this magazine based on two periods."

The scholastic bibliology of Petrus van Mastricht (1630–1706)

J.A. Schlebusch Academic research 2025-05-16

"The existing scholarship rightly emphasises Van Mastricht’s scholastic methodology, Trinitarian doctrine, and polemics against René Descartes’ rationalism, as well as his views on the relationship between faith and reason."

Cancel culture as a form of punitive shaming in Etienne van Heerden’s novel Die biblioteek aan die einde van die wêreld

Madelaine Page Academic research 2025-05-13

"The novel is used as a critical case study to explore the complex dynamics of cancel culture, which serves as a modern mechanism for social punishment, often manifesting as public shaming, ostracism and scapegoating."

A future creating workshop as an online data generation strategy in an action research approach

Suné Erasmus, Carolina Botha, Elma Marais Academic research 2025-05-09

"Academic researchers tend to be creatures of habit, often relying on tried and tested methods to approach and conduct research studies. However, like many sectors globally, academia was not untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic."

Jonah and his theological trauma

Fanie Snyman Academic research 2025-05-08

"How can Jonah’s theological trauma be described? Jonah, as a prophet, does have a knowledge and concept of God in his mind, which is in tension with his experience of God."

Confession and forgiveness in Leviticus

Esias E. Meyer Academic research 2025-04-17

"The question addressed in this article is whether there is a link between confession and forgiveness in priestly thinking."

Levinas on the warpath to peace. A critical consideration of the dilemmas with which war confronts Levinas’s thought

Benda Hofmeyr Academic research 2025-03-25

"If war inherently involves a moral suspension, what normative framework can justify calling a war just?"

Civil contempt orders post-Zondo/Zuma: the legal position and implications

Neels Swanepoel, Inez Bezuidenhout Academic research 2025-03-20

"South African law has always recognised that contempt of court orders may be obtained in the course of civil proceedings, in particular with motion procedure, where it was necessary."

Artificial intelligence can enrich learning opportunities

Willa Louw Academic research 2025-03-04

"This article examines AI’s impact on education, focusing on how it can enhance teaching and learning experiences through the Technological, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model."

Alienation to loss: the route from self-alienation to self-destruction in Of fathers and fugitives by S.J. Naudé

Marietjie Lambrechts Academic research 2025-02-27

"Moreover, people are being increasingly alienated from others and themselves – not only in personal relationships, but also in the broader context of the social group and society within which they live and work."

I shine, o so holy: The influence of religion as a socio-cultural expectation on female teacher ("juffrou") identity construction

Mické van der Westhuizen, Yolandi Woest Academic research 2025-02-27

"In this study, we aim to explore the influence of religion as a socio-cultural expectation on the construction of the female teaching identity of an Afrikaner woman."

Impact and the interpersonal approach: A critical analysis of the person-centred approach to commercial forensic interviewing

La-Rochelle Bekker, Constant van Graan, Ankebé Kruger Academic research 2025-02-21

"The objective of this study is therefore to critically discuss the interpersonal relationship in the context of commercial forensic interviews, as well as to determine the impact of the forensic practitioner on the interviewee (and vice versa)."

A conceptual lens on the use of the graphic novel in the First Additional Language classroom

Cornelia van der Berg Academic research 2025-02-20

"By employing multimodal texts, graphic novels simplify complex concepts, making them more accessible. This medium enables learners to explore social challenges and diverse cultural perspectives, leading to increased engagement and critical thinking."

Nearpod as a medium for promoting active learning within a contact model in the higher education context

Chris-Mari Le Hanie, Jhani Pottas (Venter) Academic research 2025-02-14

"This study investigated how Nearpod could enhance active learning in a contact model in higher education. Sub-questions explored students’ experiences with Nearpod, its role in fostering active participation, its impact on teaching quality and learning effectiveness, and the challenges students faced."

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