28.2715, Summer Schools: Geographical Names: Management and Practice

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LINGUIST List: Vol-28-2715. Sat Jun 17 2017. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 28.2715, Summer Schools: Geographical Names: Management and Practice

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Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:58:08
From: Jani de Lange [kursusetfb at ufs.ac.za]
Subject: Geographical Names: Management and Practice

 

Geographical Names: Management and Practice

Host Institution: University of the Free State
Coordinating Institution: University of Namibia
Website: https://www.ufs.ac.za/humanities/departments-and-divisions/unit-for-language-facilitation-and-empowerment-home/academic-activities/geographical-names-introduction-and-advanced-courses

Dates: 21-Sep-2017 - 23-Sep-2017
Location: Windhoek, Namibia

Focus: This short learning program was developed in conjunction with the International Consortium of Universities for Toponymic Education. The course will provide information on the nature of geographical names including linguistic aspects.  It will also include social aspects of geographical names, cartographic and technical applications as well as rules regarding norms and the standardisation of geographical names.
Minimum Education Level: BA


Description:
This short learning program focusses on:

- The nature of geographical names   
- The usefulness and uses of geographical names
- The linguistic aspects of geographical names
- The social and practical applications aspects 
- Cartographic and technical applications 
- Standardization of geographical names on national and international levels.


Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics


Subject Languages: English

Tuition: 6000 ZAR

Tuition Explanation: The amount includes the study material and light meals.


Registration: 13-Jun-2017 to 07-Jul-2017

Contact Person: Jani de Lange
                Phone: (+27)51-401-2087
                  Fax: (+27)51-401-9620
                Email: kursusetfb at ufs.ac.za

Apply by Email: kursusetfb at ufs.ac.za
Apply on the web: https://www.ufs.ac.za/humanities/departments-and-divisions/unit-for-language-facilitation-and-empowerment-home/academic-activities/geographical-names-introduction-advanced-courses

Registration Instructions:
Please complete the online registration.




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