27.4880, Summer Schools: Geographical Names: Management and Practice/Namibia

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Subject: 27.4880, Summer Schools: Geographical Names: Management and Practice/Namibia

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Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:03:47
From: Jani de Lange [kursusetfb at ufs.ac.za]
Subject: Geographical Names: Management and Practice/Namibia

 

Geographical Names: Management and Practice

Host Institution: University of the Free State
Coordinating Institution: University of the Free State
Website: http://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: No Minimum


Description:
Geographical Names: Management and Practice (GENA6702S)

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.

On completion of this short learning program attendees will be able to: 

- Describe the nature of geographical names;
- Explain the usefulness and uses of geographical names;
- Explain the linguistic aspects of geographical names;
- Discuss the social and practical applications aspects of geographical names;
- Discuss cartographic and technical applications related to geographical
names; and
- Discuss standardization of geographical names on national and international
levels.
- Study a naming case and present a paper reporting on the process.
- Submit a Portfolio of Evidence regarding the documentation of toponymist.

Host: University of the Free State, Faculty of Humanities

SLP: Competency-based (credit bearing), NQF level 8

Presenters: UNGEGN representatives, based on the international Consortium of
Universities for Toponymic Education (ICUTE) 

Duration: 3 day workshop

For more information: Jani de Lange kursusetfb at ufs.ac.za


Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                      General Linguistics
                      Linguistic Theories
                      Sociolinguistics

Tuition: 6000 Other

Tuition Explanation: includes study material and light meals


Registration: 29-Nov-2016 to 21-Jul-2017

Contact Person: Jani de Lange
                Email: kursusetfb at ufs.ac.za

Apply by Email: kursusetfb at ufs.ac.za

Registration Instructions:
For more information: Jani de Lange kursusetfb at ufs.ac.za




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