UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

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1 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY UNISA S NEW APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PHASES APPLICATION PHASE First-time students at UNISA must apply for admission on the prescribed form which is to be submitted together with the correct application fees, as well as the documents required for registration. Apply on-line: Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=16832 or contact the UNISA Contact Centre at / Once the data has been recorded the system will allocate a student number which will be confirmed via , sms or mail depending on the contact details indicated on your application form. A registration package containing the relevant information brochure(s) and registration form will be mailed to you. Students who already have a UNISA student number proceed directly to the registration phase. REGISTRATION PHASE Once a student number has been allocated to an individual, this student number will remain his/her student number at UNISA for all formal qualifications Honours students may apply on-line for registration after the registration period for the particular academic year has opened. However, master s and doctoral students cannot apply on-line and are advised to submit their applications directly to UNISA Muckleneuk Campus, P O Box 392, UNISA, Regional offices can only forward master s and doctoral applications to the Muckleneuk Campus.

2 The registration form together with the minimum instalment required for registration must be submitted before the relevant closing date. Students must please take note that certain degrees are by selection and have earlier closing dates than the normal registration closing dates. Any documents required for registration submitted must be included here, if not previously submitted. Kindly note that only certified copies of academic records issued by the Registrar of the University/Institution concerned are accepted for registration purposes. Degree certificates should not be submitted. All applications for master s and doctoral degrees will be referred to the Section: Postgraduate Qualifications where they will be assessed before being referred to the relevant academic department where the Executive Committee will rule on admission. If approved, students who have submitted their complete application (i.e. all required documents and minimum fees) will automatically be registered after admission has been approved. Other students will be informed of any remaining conditions to be complied with in order to finalise their registration. All other students will be informed of the outcome of their applications and, where applicable, the minimum study fees paid will be refunded. The process outlined above may be time consuming in some cases, especially when we approach the various closing dates when most applications are invariably submitted. It is, therefore, essential that prospective students apply well in advance, especially where deadlines set by employers and sponsors have to be met. ii

3 I N D E X Page A BA (HONS) IN SOCIOLOGY 2 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION 3 2. CURRICULUM 6 3. TUTORIAL MATTER FOR THE HONOURS COURSE 8 4. ASSIGNMENTS AND ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION 9 5. REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENTS 9 B BA (HONS) SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR STUDIES IN HIV/AIDS 10 1 PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION 10 2 ADMISSION CRITERIA 10 3 EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 11 4 INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 11 5 DURATION OF QUALIFICATION/PROGRAMME 12 6 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 12 7 SPECIFIED CREDITS FOR CORE AND ELECTIVE CONTENTS 12 8 QUALIFICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS 13 iii

4 Page C MA SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR STUDIES IN HIV/AIDS 15 1 PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION 15 2 ADMISSION CRITERIA 15 3 EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 16 4 INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 16 5 DURATION OF QUALIFICATION/PROGRAMME 16 6 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 17 7 SPECIFIED CREDITS FOR FUNDAMENTAL, CORE AND ELECTIVE CONTENTS 17 8 QUALIFICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS 17 D MASTER S AND DOCTORAL STUDIES IN SOCIOLOGY 18 1 CONTACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY 18 2 PROPOSALS FOR A DISSERTATION/THESIS 20 APPENDIX A: SOURCES YOU MAY WISH TO CONSULT IN SETTING UP YOUR PROPOSAL 23 E TEACHING STAFF 24 iv

5 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY POSTGRADUATE BROCHURE The Department of Sociology at UNISA offers a number of postgraduate degrees. If you are interested in undertaking a postgraduate qualification, you should read this brochure and see which areas appeal to you. By all means feel free to contact the persons listed in this brochure if you would like to know more. We look forward to making contact with you, whether by letter or telephone or personally. You are welcome to visit us at the Department, but please remember to make an appointment beforehand. We wish you every success with your studies! Prof Derik Gelderblom Chair: Department of Sociology

6 In this brochure you will find information on the following postgraduate degrees: BA (HONS) IN SOCIOLOGY (Degree code: 04340) BA (HONS) SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR STUDIES IN HIV/AIDS (Degree code: ) MA SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR STUDIES IN HIV/AIDS (Degree code: ) MA IN SOCIOLOGY (Degree code: 06351) DLITT ET PHIL SOCIOLOGY (Degree code: 08346) * Note: Students who have a Bachelor of Social Science, Honours BA in Social Science or MA in Social Science qualification when they embark on their postgraduate studies at UNISA will take qualifications with different names (Honours BA in Social Science rather than Honours BA, MA in Social Science rather than MA, and DPhil rather than DLitt et Phil). These are in other respects exactly the same as the qualifications mentioned below (except for a change of name) and we will not refer to them again in this brochure. A. BA (HONS) IN SOCIOLOGY (Degree code 04340) Coordinated by: Dr EA Rautenbach BA Hons Coordinator Department of Sociology P O Box 392 UNISA 0003 Telephone Number: Fax Number: Rauteea@unisa.ac.za 2

7 Consult the and the my Postgraduate brochures regarding the general rules for admission to postgraduate studies, documents which must accompany an application for admission, number of papers for which students must register, reregistration, duration of study, applications for cancellations, etc. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION 1.1 Admission requirements for new enrolments A Bachelor's degree and Sociology III are the minimum admission requirements for the Honours course in Sociology. However, all students with these qualifications are not automatically admitted. Two aspects are taken into account for admission to the Honours course in Sociology. These are undergraduate academic performance, especially with regard to Sociology III, and the time elapsed since Sociology III was completed. We are in possession of the academic records of students who obtained their Bachelor's degree at UNISA but students who attended other universities must request their previous university to send their complete undergraduate record to UNISA. This should include percentages obtained (symbols are insufficient). An application for admission can only be considered if an academic record has been received. In addition to the formal admission requirements which appear in the brochure myrules@unisa, the following admission requirements apply in the Department of Sociology: (1) An average mark of at least 60% in your undergraduate degree (and specifically a mark of 3

8 60% or more for the Sociology III course as a whole); and (2) You should ideally have obtained this mark (60%) less than six years ago. Students who do not comply with these requirements must generally repeat Sociology III for non-degree purposes and may reapply for admission. Such applications will then be considered in terms of the requirements which apply at the time of the application. (It is possible that the requirements may become more stringent, although it is not likely in the near future.) An exception which will be considered to these rules is where prospective students have obtained a postgraduate qualification (for example an Honours, Master's or Doctor's degree) after having passed Sociology III. If the undergraduate courses in Sociology were completed at a recognised university outside the Republic of South Africa, the content and duration of such undergraduate courses will first be examined by the Chair of the Department before admission is considered. Contact between student and lecturer is important right from the beginning. If you contact us directly, we can give you an idea of what to expect and of how to prepare yourself for the course. Once registration for the Honours course has been accepted, students are provided with the necessary tutorial letters for the year. Each tutorial letter contains outlines as well as the assignments and lists of the sources recommended for each assignment. These recommended books and articles may be ordered from the UNISA Library (although electronic versions of 4

9 certain articles can be directly accessed on the library system) and, in some cases from the Department of Sociology. (See the various 101 tutorial letters for details in this regard). 1.2 Reregistration ALTHOUGH THE DEGREE SHOULD PREFERABLY BE COMPLETED IN TWO OR THREE YEARS the university allows a MAXIMUM of six years for completion of the degree. Students should comply with the following MINIMUM requirement to be allowed to reregister for the Honours course in Sociology: Pass at least two papers after three years of study to qualify for registration for the fourth year of study. Students, who at the end of the third year of their studies have not passed the required number of papers, can only be allowed to register again with the approval of the Executive Committee of the College. 1.3 Number of papers for which students may register in their first year of study In their first year of registration students can register for one, two or a maximum of three papers. In order to establish how many papers you should register for, you should take into account how much time you have available. In order to be sufficiently prepared for the examination (or proposal writing in the case of the research module) it is expected that you will submit at least four (but preferably all five or six) assignments of a satisfactory standard per paper. IT IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT THAT YOU SHOULD REGISTER AND START WORKING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 5

10 In exceptional circumstances the Chairperson of the Department will consider an application to register for more papers, provided that a written justification accompanies the application for registration. (In order not to delay their studies, such students must indicate for which three papers they wish to register should their applications be unsuccessful.) 1.4 Concurrent registration for an undergraduate course/ module(s) for non-degree purposes Under special circumstances you may register (for non-degree purposes) for one or two undergraduate modules while you are busy with your Honours course. The University requires students to submit in writing an acceptable motivation, stating among others how these modules are relevant for your Honours studies. 1.5 Offering of an honours paper in another subject In the College of Human Sciences a student may replace one of the papers of their honours degree with an honours paper in another subject if the departmental heads concerned are of the opinion that the student has sufficient background knowledge to be able to offer that paper and it is in the best interest of the student. 2. CURRICULUM The Honours curriculum comprises five papers. These are: Paper 1: Paper 2: Problematising modernity (SOSTH1X) Research project in the fields of work and social identity (HRSOC81) 6

11 Paper 3: Paper 4: Paper 5: Designing social programmes in the social sciences (SB7003V) Social research in Sociology and HIV/AIDS (HMSOC80) Social change and reconstruction challenges in developing societies (SOSTH2Y) NB: THE SEVEN-CHARACTER CODES WHICH APPEAR IN BRACKETS AFTER THE TITLES OF THE PAPERS MUST BE INDICATED ON YOUR REGISTRATION FORM. 2.1 Problematising modernity (SOSTH1X) The purpose of this paper is to introduce students to important issues in classical and contemporary sociological theory. Its central theme is the attempt to engage with modernity as a social phenomenon in both Western and non-western societies and studying its challenges and opportunities 2.2 Research project in the fields of work and social identity (HRSOC81) This paper results in a portfolio of work in the fields of the Sociology of work or Social Identity. It consists of three parts, the first two of which are theories and particular problems within these fields. In the third part, you apply theoretical insights to a particular empirical problem. The work in this module is done under the supervision of a particular lecturer, who is allocated to you at the beginning and is responsible for all your submissions in the module. 7

12 2.3 Social change and reconstruction challenges in developing societies (SOSTH2Y) The aim of this module is to enable students to explore critically social change and reconstruction challenges in the fields of poverty, stratification, and development. The themes giving form to this focus varies from more theoretical to more applied to South Africa Social research in Sociology and HIV/AIDS The focus in this paper is to provide advanced research skills. 2.5 Designing social programmes in the social sciences (SB7003V) The focus of this module is on providing theoretical and applied knowledge and skills in programme design and evaluation. One of the outcomes of the module is to design a programme framework on a selected social issue like HIV and AIDS by following the steps in social programme design and development. 3. TUTORIAL MATTER FOR THE HONOURS COURSE No study guides are provided for the Honours course since this course is based on independent study. However there is an extensive 101 tutorial letter for each module, as well as a general tutorial letter containing guidelines on assignment preparation. You will notice that the 101 tutorial letters (which you will receive as soon as possible after your registration has been accepted) spell out a number of themes on which you will be examined. (This is, however, as explained 8

13 earlier, not the case with SOSNAVN). These themes set out and cover the syllabus. The tutorial letters will also provide you with lists of references covering these themes. Obviously you must study these sources in order to cover the themes adequately. VERY IMPORTANT - We require a measure of independent learning from Honours students. In the unlikely event that the recommended literature is not available, we expect students to search the UNISA Library or other libraries for additional relevant sources wherever possible so as to complete the assignment in question. 4. ASSIGNMENTS AND ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION Every 101 tutorial letter for the Honours course lists a number of assignments on specific themes which are dealt with in the letters. These assignments set out the curriculum on which you are examined at the end of the academic year. It is therefore to your advantage to send in all the assignments for comments from your lecturers. 5. REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENTS Please consult the general tutorial letter SOSHONQ/301 for information about requirements for assignment writing and submission in Honours Sociology. 9

14 B. BA (HONS) SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR STUDIES IN HIV/AIDS (Degree code: 03298) Coordinated and Facilitated by: Mr Leon Roets Programme Coordinator Unit for Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS and Health P O Box 392 UNISA 0003 Telephone Number: Fax. Number: roetshjl@unisa.ac.za 1. PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION The purpose of this qualification is to: Equip students with social behaviour change process knowledge, skills and values in the fields of HIV-AIDS Awareness, Education, Research, Care and Support Equip students with the necessary skills, values and knowledge to engage with local and national communities in the field of HIV and AIDS through experiential learning and assessment activities Empower graduates from various fields to plan and evaluate HIV-AIDS interventions at different social levels across Africa. 2. ADMISSION CRITERIA Any qualification on HEQF level 7 or undergraduate degree that includes modules with a year mark average 10

15 of 60% in one or more of Psychology, Sociology, Industrial Psychology, Health and Education or an equivalent HEQF level 7 qualification. There is also a compulsory orientation session for the degree in April each year. 3. EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES Students will be able to: 1. Understand social research in any field of HIV-AIDS Awareness, Education and Care and Support. 2. Evaluate multi-contextual HIV-AIDS programmes. 3. Integrate HIV-AIDS Awareness, Education and Care and Support Issues in multi-contextual programmes. 4. Specialise in a variety of social behaviour change HIV-AIDS interventions areas of choice. 4. INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA A comprehensive range of formative and summative activities will measure the outcomes achieved. The overall criteria will include the following: 1. A broad understanding and application of the social research process related to HIV and AIDS issues in Africa and globally 2. An ability to apply basic counselling techniques to persons infected by HIV and/or affected by HIV and AIDS 3. The development and application of multicontextual programme skills to manage HIV and AIDS in different social settings 4. A basic understanding of the social behaviour change process that relates to HIV and AIDS 11

16 5. An ability to develop specialised knowledge and skills related to social behaviour aspects of HIV and AIDS 6. Demonstrate an ability to apply the knowledge and skills obtained through community service learning activities 7. An ability to discuss HIV and AIDS related issues in Africa and globally 8. An ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 9. An ability to speak in public 10. An Ability to prepare and compile relevant documents, reports and posters in the field of HIV and AIDS 11. An ability to gather HIV and AIDS information through interactions with local communities 5. DURATION OF QUALIFICATION/PROGRAMME Two years 6. TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 120 credits at HEQF level 8 (6 modules). 7. SPECIFIED CREDITS FOR CORE AND ELECTIVE CONTENTS SOSNAVN SB7002U PYC4806 Research Project (Core Module, 24 credits) Social Behaviour Aspects of HIV/AIDS (Core Module, 24 Credits) Psycho-social wellbeing in the HIV/AIDS Context (Core Module, 24 Credits) 12

17 SB7003V HIV/AIDS Programme Management (Core Module, 24 Credits) SB70073 Behaviour Change Communication in HIV/AIDS (Core Module, 24 Credits) SB7004W Health, Well-being and HIV/AIDS SB7005X (Elective Module, 12 Credits) Social Response to HIV/AIDS (Elective Module, 12 Credits) SB70084 Spirituality, Social Behaviour and HIV/AIDS (Elective Module, 12 Credits) 8. QUALIFICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS: Besides the overall University s Rules and Regulations, for the BA (Hons) Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS the following qualification rules and regulations apply: NB: 1. The curriculum consists of five compulsory modules plus any one elective module. 2. Students are required to complete SB7002V and PYC4806 in the first year of their studies. 3. Registered students must provide proof of being actively involved with an existing organization or social movement in the field of HIV and AIDS. Students are expected through various assessment activities to report back on their experiences working in the field of HIV and AIDS. 1. Due to large number of applications, only a limited number of students can be admitted to the degree. Students must clearly indicate in their applications that the Unit for Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS and Health (USBAH), Department of Sociology must be notified about their registration. 13

18 2. It is highly recommended that students, who have not completed any computer literacy course during their undergraduate studies, enrol for CEM101 in order to enhance the study skills for this qualification for non-degree purpose. 3. It is recommended that students who have not completed any English proficiency course during their undergraduate studies contact the Department of English at UNISA for further assistance. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR THIS QUALIFICATION ON/BEFORE 20 FEBRUARY EACH YEAR. THE DEMANDS OF THIS DEGREE IMPLIES A BUSY ACADEMIC YEAR AND THE SOONER YOU START WITH YOUR STUDIES THE EASIER IT WOULD BE TO MEET SUBMISSION DATES OF ASSIGNMENTS. NB: Any further information you may require regarding postgraduate studies will be provided on request and is obtainable from: The Registrar P O Box 392 UNISA 0003 South Africa HONOURS ENQUIRIES: Telephone: International: Fax: artes@unisa.ac.za 14

19 C MA SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR STUDIES IN HIV/AIDS (Degree code: 07315) Coordinated and Facilitated by: Dr. Gretchen Du Plessis Telephone Number: Fax. Number: PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION The purpose of this qualification is to: Equip students with advanced social behaviour change knowledge and skills in HIV/AIDS social policy and programme development and evaluation Equip students with advanced skills and knowledge on social policy and programme development and evaluation with regard to HIV/AIDS in Africa Educate programme managers and researchers in different sectors on how to develop sustainable HIV/AIDS social policies and programmes within their sectors. 2. ADMISSION CRITERIA: A qualification on HEQF level 8 or a Honours degree with an average of 60% in one or more modules for Psychology, Sociology, Industrial Psychology, Health and Education or equivalent HEQF level 8 qualification in any other Human Science; or an Hons BA degree in Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS with an overall average of 60%. All students must be registered for the qualification by 15 February. A compulsory orientation session for all students will be conducted during the first week of April. 15

20 3. EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES Students will be able to: 1. Apply advanced and specialised social behaviour research skills in HIV/AIDS policy and programme development. 2. Use computer-based social science data analysing techniques in HIV/AIDS policy and programme development. 3. Develop HIV/AIDS policies and programmes from the social theory and practices. 4. Debate HIV/AIDS with social policy makers and social researchers. 5. Integrate social ethics into the understanding of HIV/AIDS and its history. 6. Compile an academic portfolio on HIV/AIDS policy and programme development or evaluation. 4. INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: The qualification is designed in an integrated and interactive modular format. In order to complete the qualification, it is expected of each student to compile a dissertation in the field of HIV/AIDS. 5. DURATION OF QUALIFICATION/PROGRAMME: From 2-3 academic years. There is no automatic reregistration. All candidates must ask permission from the MA Co-ordinator to re-register for the outstanding modules at the start of each academic year. Dates for such re-registration will be stated on the UNISA website. 16

21 6. TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 180 credits 7. SPECIFIED CREDITS FOR FUNDAMENTAL, CORE AND ELECTIVE CONTENTS SB8001X Advanced Social Behaviour Research in HIV/AIDS (Core Module, 24 Credits) SB8002Y Advanced HIV/AIDS Policy and Programme Design (Core Module, 24 Credits) SB80P19 Advanced Research Software in HIV/AIDS (Core Module, 24 Credits) SB80033 The History and Ethics of HIV/AIDS (Core Module, 24 Credits) DISSB8K Dissertation (Core Module, 84 Credits) 8. QUALIFICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS: Besides the overall University s Rules and Regulations for the MA, the following qualification rules and regulations also apply: 1. Students must complete all modules to complete the qualification. 2. Students can complete the qualification in 2 3 academic years. SB8001X, SB8002Y and SB80P19 must be taken in the first year of registration. 3. A proposal for the dissertation (SB8001X) on the selected field of HIV/AIDS policy and programme development must be submitted prior to commencing with the dissertation (DISSB8K) for approval by the relevant academic structures in the University. 17

22 NB: A limited number of students can be admitted to the degree. Students must apply for the degree at the Unit for Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS and Health (USBAH), Department of Sociology, at the Programme Convener s contact details as provided above. Last date for applications is 30 September. Approval letters will be issued during October and November. From January 2010 all master's and doctoral students are required to register for and complete a research module before registration for the dissertation/thesis can be finalised. D MASTERS AND DOCTORAL STUDIES IN SOCIOLOGY (DEGREE CODES OR 98561) 1 CONTACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY The Department of Sociology at UNISA is situated on the 9 th floor of the Theo van Wijk-building and the telephone number is (012) All general inquiries regarding your postgraduate degree should be directed at the M/Dconvenor, who is Dr Gretchen du Plessis. 18

23 Please note the following telephone numbers: POSITION NAME CONTACT DETAILS The Chair of Department Departmental Secretary M/D Convenor Prof. Derik Gelderblom Mrs Fazia du Plessis Dr Gretchen du Plessis (012) (012) (012) Information Officer for Sociology, Library Mrs. Talana Erasmus (012) Graduate School Dr L Cornwell (012) cornwl@unisa.ac.za Student Advisor, for master s and doctoral students only. For all prospective and registered students Tel Fax: mandd@unisa.ac.za Registrar: Academic Graduation Ceremonies Prof Louis Molamu (012) (012) The Departmental website address is: ContentID=171 19

24 On this website you will find the following documents under Resources for postgrad : 1 Template for progress report on your dissertation 2 Template for a Master s research proposal 3 Technical requirements for quotations and referencing 2. PROPOSALS FOR A DISSERTATION/THESIS As from January 2011, all candidates applying for a Master s or Doctor s degree in the College of Human Sciences will first be enrolled for a proposal module. A proposal is the plan of your dissertation/thesis. Documentation relating to the proposal will be forwarded to you and is available for the M and D Coordinator upon request. 2.1 Possible areas of interest for postgraduate studies in the Department The research interests of the Department of Sociology include the following areas: Prof AC Allais Dr GE du Plessis Prof. R. Ferreira Human Trafficking Entrepreneurship and Leadership Studies Social Demography, Social aspects of living with HIV, Women s Studies Civil-military relations, Human Security, Family Studies, Social Problems 20

25 Prof D Gelderblom Dr Z L Jansen Ms E Koen Mr I Lesufi Dr LM Mathebe Dr MK Mendelsohn Social Theory, Social Capital and Migration Political economy of the mass media, Globalization theory and News and Information flows Social Behavioural Aspects of HIV/AIDS, Social Psychology, Human Trafficking, Gender Studies Labour Processes, Globalisation, Marx s Social Theory, Class Analysis Sociology of Autobiography and Biography, Representation and Leadership Studies Sociolinguistics, Social Theory Dr H R Noble Prof L Pretorius Development studies, Planning and Planning Theory, Urban Studies and the Sociology of Work. Political Sociology, Comparative Historical Sociology, Sociology of Public Policies, Computational Sociology, Sociological Methodologies. 21

26 Examples: Sociological analyses of voting, political parties, political elites, interest group processes, sociopolitical and economic change, political violence, institutional and ideological dimensions of public policies (South Africa, Africa and other regions). Dr ME Rabe Dr B Ramabulana Dr EA Rautenbach Mr HJL Roets Family Sociology and Gender Family Sociology and Social Problems Family Sociology Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS and Health Dr CG Thomas Economic Sociology, Industrial Restructuring, Sociology of Violence, Human Rights and Youth Development 22

27 APPENDIX A: SOURCES YOU MAY WISH TO CONSULT IN SETTING UP YOUR PROPOSAL Babbie, E The practice of social research. Eleventh edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Blaxter, L, Hughes, C & Tight, M How to research. Buckingham: Open University Press. Booth, W C The craft of research. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Denscombe, M The good research guide: for smallscale research projects. Buckingham: Open University Press. Denzin, NK & Lincoln, YS research. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Handbook of qualitative Denzin, NK & Lincoln, YS Collecting and interpreting qualitative materials. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Fitzpatrick, J, Secrist, J & Wright, DJ Secrets for a successful dissertation. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Graziano, AM. & Raulin, ML Research methods: a process of inquiry. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Gubrium, JF & Holstein. JA Handbook of interview research: context & method. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Mason, J Qualitative researching. London: Sage. May, T Social research: issues, methods and process. Buckingham: Open University Press. Neuman, WL Social research methods: qualitative and quantitative approaches. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Trochim, WMK Research methods knowledge base. Cincinnati: Atomic Dog Publishing. 23

28 E TEACHING STAFF (2011) PROFESSOR: L Pretorius BAdmin(UP), MAdmin, DPhil (Stellenbosch) ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: A C Allais MA (UNISA), DPhil (NMMU) *D Gelderblom MA (Stellenbosch), DPhil (UDW) R Ferreira BA (Hons) (UOVS), MA (UNISA), PhD (PU vir CHO) SENIOR LECTURER: G E du Plessis L M Mathebe M K Mendelsohn H R Noble * Chairperson of Department MA (UP), DPhil (NMMU) DLitt et Phil (UNISA) BA(Hons) (Witwatersrand), DPhil (Hamburg) BA (Stellenbosch), MSc (Arch)(Witwatersrand) DPhil (Stellenbosch) 24

29 SENIOR LECTURER (continuous): M E Rabe E A Rautenbach C G Thomas DLitt et Phil (UNISA) DPhil (Stellenbosch) BA (Hons) (UWC), MPA (Indiana, USA) MA (Sociology, UCT) PhD (Wits) LECTURER: Z L Jansen E Koen I Lesufi H J L Roets MSoc.SC (UN) PhD (Wits) BA (Hons) (RAU) BA (Hons) (Psych) (Pretoria) MA (Soc) (RAU) MA (Social Policy) (UDW) Hons Soc. Sc (UFS) UNISA 25