Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 32
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Effective and empowering communication as an aspect of the training and development of principals
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2012)
A school manager (principal, administrator, leader) should be keenly aware of the power relations and structures in a school, and also able to apply several communication skills effectively in a range of management contexts ...
Social communication towards sustainable physical science learning environments
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2012)
This article documents how social communication among actors in one of the projects in our academic network creates sustainable learning environments at a school and its local community. Social communication is understood ...
Time and communication
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2014)
This article commences by paying attention to the dual role of signs, as physical
subjects and communicative objects – both being correlated with physical law
and communicative principles. In order to show that time ...
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? ...
An evaluation of COPE's communication strategy for 2011 municipal elections campaign in the Northern Cape
(Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State, 2012)
The article is guided by the following research question: What factors found expression, and influenced the extent to which COPE’s 2011 municipal elections campaign in the Northern Cape met the objectives set in the developed ...
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 ...