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POPPY LOUW | 07 June, 2016 07:32</div>
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A proposal to develop Pedi as an academic language, and the
introduction of African studies as a major subject next year, are just
two ways in which universities are tackling transformation.</h3>
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<p>Transformation at universities came under the spotlight in
March with the rise of the #RhodesMustFall movement, which called for
the "decolonisation" of education.</p><p>Since last year's student
uprisings, the University of Pretoria has set up an independent panel to
focus on language policy, curriculum transformation and institutional
and residential culture.</p><p>Among the proposals being considered is that the University of Pretoria develop Pedi as an academic language.</p><p>Spokesman Anna-Retha Bouwer said recommendations would be submitted to the university's senate and council.</p><p>"Transformation is a sensitive issue and the university has consulted all interested stakeholders throughout the process.</p><p>"We want to be as inclusive as possible, given the emotive nature of this issue," said Bouwer.</p><p>The university is also reviewing its sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies.</p><p>Wits
University has allocated R45-million to diversification through
strategies that include curriculum reform and renaming buildings.</p><p>Wits' naming committee, following several submissions, agreed to the renaming of Senate House to Solomon Mahlangu House.</p><p>Other submissions have been made to rename another building after PAC leader Robert Sobukwe.</p><p>A
team set up by the University of Cape Town completed its audit of
building names and has turned its attention to Jameson Hall - a building
that students have</p><p>demanded be renamed - and four other buildings.</p><p>The university's humanities faculty will establish African studies as a major subject for undergraduates next year.</p><p>A
team established by Stellenbosch University will soon present its
recommendations on correcting "deep-seated attitudes and practices" and
the "rape culture" said to exist on campus to management.</p><p><a href="http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2016/06/07/Brave-new-varsity-world">http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2016/06/07/Brave-new-varsity-world</a><br></p><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">**************************************<br>N.b.: Listing on the lgpolicy-list is merely intended as a service to its members<br>and implies neither approval, confirmation nor agreement by the owner or sponsor of the list as to the veracity of a message's contents. Members who disagree with a message are encouraged to post a rebuttal, and to write directly to the original sender of any offensive message. A copy of this may be forwarded to this list as well. (H. Schiffman, Moderator)<br><br>For more information about the lgpolicy-list, go to <a href="https://groups.sas.upenn.edu/mailman/" target="_blank">https://groups.sas.upenn.edu/mailman/</a><br>listinfo/lgpolicy-list<br>*******************************************</div>
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