Events
Upcoming events 2024
?2 March 09:10–10:00 | ?Stellenbosch campus | ?Creative writing for grades 10 to 12 (Afrikaans Home Language) Talk by Prof Willem Anker delivered as part of the annual symposium of the Letterkunde-ondersteuningskomitee (LOK) for Afrikaans language teachers in the Western Cape. |
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?2 March 09:10–10:00 | ?Stellenbosch campus | ?Fearless speaking for grades 10 to 12 (Afrikaans First Additional Language & Afrikaans Home Language) Talk by Dr Elbie Adendorff delivered as part of the annual symposium of the Letterkunde-ondersteuningskomitee (LOK) for Afrikaans language teachers in the Western Cape. |
?2 March 10:20–11:30 | ?Stellenbosch campus | ?Poetry for Grade 12 (Afrikaans Home Language) Talk by Prof Andries Visagie delivered as part of the annual symposium of the Letterkunde-ondersteuningskomitee (LOK) for Afrikaans language teachers in the Western Cape. |
?2 March 12:20–13:00 | ?Stellenbosch campus | ?ChatGPT in the classroom Talk by Dr Amanda Marais delivered as part of the annual symposium of the Letterkunde-ondersteuningskomitee (LOK) for Afrikaans language teachers in the Western Cape. |
?5 March 11:00-12:00 | ?Stellenbosch campus and online Free for SU staff and students | ?Afrikaans poetry showcase Students of the SU Department Afrikaans and Dutch will discuss in 30 minutes what Afrikaans means to them. During the next 30 minutes, they will read some of their own poetry depicting the different varieties of Afrikaans. Poems written by students will showcase the broad cultural diversity in Afrikaans. Join this intimate space where students share their thoughts and creativity in a language they love. (Part of SU Languages Week.) Register here to book your seat or contact the VER[r]AS committee for more information. |
?6 March 13:00-13:50 | ?Stellenbosch campus and online Free for SU staff and students | ?Translation and culture – Lecture and discussion How important is it to keep the culture in mind when one translates? Let’s chat about how culture influences translation! A group of new Translation Studies students will share examples and strategies they use or have come across in an animated discussion. We’ll explore how understanding culture is key to translating well. Join us for an engaging conversation. (Part of SU Languages Week.) Register here to book your seat. |
?7 March 13:00-13:45 | ?Online Free for SU staff and students | ?Relationality in Antjie Krog’s poems about fairies and fynbos Step into the enchanting world created by renowned South African writer Antjie Krog with her fairy poems, where fairies and elves dance among South African plant species. This engaging presentation by Prof Andries Visagie unfolds the literary magic of Krog navigating the question of indigeneity, all while charmingly educating young readers about plants and celebrating the rich human diversity in South Africa through her poetic tales. Join us for a delightful exploration of Krog’s captivating world. (Part of SU Languages Week.) Register here to book your seat. |
?11 March | ?Stellenbosch | ?Penseel (2023) launch (invitation only) VER[r]AS is set to launch the 2023 edition of Penseel. Does it contain your creative writing? Do you want a copy? Contact the VER[r]AS commitee. |
?25 March | ?Stellenbosch campus | ?March graduation Our honours classes and some of our MA and PhD students receive their hard-earned degrees. |
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ColloquiumBiannual public forum to encourage dialogue and debate. |
? | DJ Opperman Memorial EventBiannual lecture in memory of the academic, poet and critic Prof DJ Opperman. |
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Fritz Ponelis Memorial EventBiannual lecture in memory of the linguist Prof Fritz Ponelis. |
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Lunch hour talksTalks and seminars on language, literature, linguistics, books and more. |
? | VER[r]ASThe Departmental student society. They are always up to something.
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