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Changing notions of political community through subnational communication
(University of the Free State, 2004)This article seeks to address the question whether, in the face of growing dominance of globalisation, political communities will become less nationalistic and state-centric. The focus is on conceptually redefining the ... -
Mbeki's HIV/AIDS policy communication: the beliefs and behaviours of a South African community
(University of the Free State, 2004)In South Africa by 2002, the number of people living with HIV had risen to 4. 7 million with JI% of the population infected. About 25% of the pregnant women in South Africa are HIV positive, and hundreds of infants are ... -
Communication implications of workers' perceptions in the manufacturing industry regarding condom use
(University of the Free State, 2004)The regular use of condoms is one of the most effective ways to prevent infection with HIV. The efficacy of the condom as instrument to combat infection is, however, negatively impacted upon by popular (mis)perceptions. ... -
Poster themes in Bloemfontein during the 2004 general election campaign
(University of the Free State, 2004)This article essentially focuses on the political poster as a medium for political communication and as a propaganda medium during an election campaign. An introductory discussion is followed by an analysis of the thematic ... -
The promotion of neo-conservatism through contemporary Hollywood film with reference to Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan (1999)
(University of the Free State, 2004)This article proposes that current mainstream Hollywood film deliberately espouses a kind of neo-conservatism, replacing the apocalyptic pessimism typical of the so-called crisis cinema of the eighties. One might welcome ... -
Reflections on the state of public relations in the South African market-place: a research survey
(University of the Free State, 2004)Public relations is a discipline finding itself on the metaphorical banks of the Rubicon: It is seeking to position itself as a significant player in the marketing and management field. Endeavours to achieve a higher ... -
Creating and sustaining loyalty in the recruitment industry by means of integrated marketing communication
(University of the Free State, 2004)The highly competitive market-place of today has made relationship-building pivotal in the quest for marketing success. To have a relationship with a client an integrated approach incorporating the product/service, the ... -
Communication challenges facing RSFM (Radio Shimla)
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The market paradigm and the loss of public service broadcasting (television) for development and nation building
(University of the Free State, 2004)Can public service broadcasting (PSB) under the pressure of the market approach be saved for development and nation building purposes? Within the context of the ongoing local and international debate about the future of ... -
The information landscape: political democracy versus epistemic games with specific reference to South African communities
(University of the Free State, 2004)The South African government and professions are taking stock of the transformation of the last decade. Municipalities still face serious problems such as urban population growth, poverty, housing shortages, environmental ... -
Women voices in the media of the Afrikaans language commumity - an historical perspective
(University of the Free State, 2004)How were the voices of women journalists in the Afrikaans speaking community in South Africa heard over the past century? Who were these women, and who pioneered the way before them? This article investigates the origin ... -
Community and communication
(University of the Free State, 2004)Amongst several other characteristic features human beings are known to live in communities and to have the ability to communicate with each other. But although this statement may receive almost universal consent, the ways ... -
Narrative terapie as strategie in die pastorale begeleiding van 'n alkoholis
(University of the Free State, 2008)English: Alcoholism is 'n massive problem in South Africa. Despite consciousness-raising campaigns to warn people against alcohol abuse, there are still countless numbers who are trapped in alcoholism. Most of these ... -
Motor proficiency and physical fitness in active and inactive girls aged 12 to 13
(University of the Free State, 2008-11)English: Introduction Research done by Spinks et aI., (2007:161) clearly states that 14.7% of the children do not meet the minimum daily recommended physical activity requirements expected from them outside school hours. ... -
'n Krities-evaluerende studie van inligtingsvoorsiening in 'n veranderende Suid-Afrikaanse skoolomgewing: 'n skoolbiblioteekperspektief
(University of the Free State, 2009-05)English: This study, based on the critical theory approach, examines the provisioning of reading and information resources to learners through the availability of school library services since the advent of South Africa's ... -
Promissioterapie by vroue na die verlies van 'n eggenoot: 'n pastoraal-narratiewe studie
(University of the Free State, 2009-11)English: This research is portrayed by the methaphor of a chain with links to represent the continuity of the research narrative. The starting point of the chain comprises the realization of the problem and the end of ... -
Using activity patterns and STR markers to distinguish between blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) and bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: Two subspecies of Damaliscus pygargus, blesbok (D. p. phillipsi) and bontebok (D. p. pygargus), are recognised based on phenotypical and native geographical distribution differences. Past introductions of bontebok ... -
'n Narratologiese analise van Nikodemus in die Johannesevangelie
(University of the Free State, 2010-02)English: Exegetical commentary on Nicodemus is usually gained from historic-critical sources, but this type of information leaves many unresolved questions, for example: the question whether Nicodemus was a "true believer" ... -
Die belewing van geloofsekerheid by die Gereformeerde Afrikaanssprekende adolessente leerder
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)English: Changes in the spiritual and educational milieu are inevitable in a society undergoing transformation, such as South Africa. These changes gave rise to the urgent need for this research, which was consequently ... -
Framework for a workplace wellness programme for HIV and AIDS affected and/or infected nurse practitioners
(University of the Free State, 2011-05)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to propose a framework for the development of a workplace well ness programme for nurse practitioners who are infected with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS in the healthcare private ...