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Exploring communication challenges due to language and cultural diversity on South African construction sites
(University of the Free State, 2013)
English: Communication can be traced to, among others, an individual’s language
and cultural background. These aspects play a fundamental role in ensuring
effective communication. Literature surveys show that language ...
Combating HIV and AIDS in South African construction through effective communication
(University of the Free State, 2004)
English: It is increasingly being recognized that the only viable means of preventing
the spread of new HIV infections is sexual behavior change. Behavior change
programs should include information on risk that is ...
A drought risk reduction message that sticks: a communication model for foundation phase children
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2016)
Too often, children’s communication needs are not considered when it comes to important messages – especially concerning disaster risk reduction. Drought has a significant impact on children both mentally and physically, ...
Two-way symmetrical communication and interactivity on the web: a case study of two South African non-governmental organisations
(University of the Free State, 2003)
English: Practitioners who use the internet as part of their public relations efforts often still do not apply the interactive features to their fullest potential. This article is based on a study that aimed to address ...
Rural women: communication, empowerment and the facilitating role of ICT
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2005)
Many scholars describe empowerment as an ongoing, fluctuating, lifelong
transformation and liberation process involving positive changes in the individual's
psychological well-being (self-esteem and self-concept), the ...
Reflections on promoting open discussion forums at university
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2007)
The Department of Philosophy at the University of the Free State recently presented an
open discussion forum on the following topic: Imagine a truly South African university.
Many people reacted with scepticism towards ...
Exco meets the people in the Free State: a window dressing exercise?
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2008)
The new democratic political dispensation has posed numerous challenges and opportunities to both the government communication system and government communicators specifically. The democratic breakthrough of 1994 signaled, ...
An analysis of successful community develoment communication: missionaries, max-neef and the universal need for transcendence
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2008)
This article attempts to isolate a “sufficient condition” for development communication
to succeed. It juxtaposes two case studies - the 19th Century Christian missionaries as
a developmental success story, and the malign ...
Revisiting Hofstede among South African students: some intercultural communication guidelines for the workplace
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2009)
This research addressed two questions: (1) Are black and white students rather more
different or similar concerning Hofstede’s cultural dimensions?; and (2) How should
culture differences be accommodated during communication? ...
Information and communication
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2016)
After the Enlightenment of the 18th century concern for the lonesome individual and the need for communication gave birth to the academic disciplines of psychology and communication science. Positivism and the linguistic ...