AA 2003 Supplementum 2

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    ’n Ontleding van die reaksies in die media op die taalbesluite van die SAUK, 1994-1996
    (University of the Free State, 2003) Truter, Elbie
    English: This article aims to interpret the responses of mother-tongue speakers of Afrikaans to the language policy changes instituted by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) from the first democratic election in 1994 to 1996, when the Final Constitution came into effect. To this end, and in order to establish an analytical framework for the future, the interpretation of media correspondence is made in terms of Schermerhorn’s minority theory (1970). In line with Schermerhorn’s theory, the conclusion is that the dominant group wished to converge but the minority group was averse to this, and a tendency towards resistance and conflict arose.
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    Taalbeleid aan universiteite in Suid-Afrika
    (University of the Free State, 2003) Du Plessis, Theo
    English: This contribution outlines the current dilemma of Afrikaans-medium universities in South Africa in terms of language policy. Since no language policy norms have been published by the Minister of Education since 1994, proactive steps in this regard might become counterproductive. The language policy options available to universities are considered within the three language policy paradigms of Weinstein (1990). It is argued that a reformist approach to university language policy should not be in conflict with the government’s transformation approach. A diversified language policy could address this. The author argues that such a language policy should not ignore the language clause of the Constitution and that there is no need for universities to dance to the Minister’s tune as far as language policy is concerned.