Community of Practice for the Teaching and Learning of African Languages (CoPAL)

BACKGROUND

The Community of Practice for the Teaching and Learning of African Languages (CoPAL), forms part of the devolved governance structure of USAf. CoPAL enjoys a close working inter-relationship with the Teaching and Learning Strategy Group (TLSG) and reports to the TLSG on any strategic matters relating to its operations.

In accordance with the principles guiding a community of practice, the CoPAL provides an opportunity for academics and relevant other university staff members to collaborate, network and share knowledge on issues of common interest or concern.

Get to know about the conversations and activities that CoPAL facilitates through the reports on the right pane.

CONTACT US

For further inquiries, please contact us to obtain more information.
Ms Ntswalo Ngobeni – ntswalo@usaf.ac.za

CoPAL News

CoPAL has pressing issues to deal with in 2023 December 7, 2022
The incalculable progress made by CoPAL as the language issue is now firmly centre stage December 7, 2022
Why universities need to start sharing language resources December 7, 2022
The complexities surrounding multilingualism in South African universities December 6, 2022
Dedicated infrastructure, resources, and collaboration, must drive multilingualism implementation at universities December 6, 2022
“Lift the language and you lift the people” – an esteemed professor borrows from DF Malan December 5, 2022
The VCs’ Language Colloquium 2022 provided universities an opportunity to collaborate like never before December 5, 2022
Universities can share language resources, notwithstanding their ongoing pursuit of a competitive edge December 5, 2022
2nd Vice-Chancellors’ Consultative Colloquium on the revised Language Policy Framework begins today December 1, 2022
Are universities complying with the revised Language Policy Framework, or are they really committed to multilingualism? November 25, 2022
SA’s indigenous languages must all be fully developed and featured in digital resources – a UP professor says November 18, 2022
The Linguistic Revolution at the University of KwaZulu-Natal November 17, 2022
The role of PanSALB in upholding multilingualism in SA’s society November 16, 2022
From theory to implementation – the tools needed to make the Language Policy Framework workable November 15, 2022
We cannot afford not to embrace and implement multilingualism
says Professor Madadzhe November 15, 2022
Implementing multilingualism can cost millions but the benefits outweigh the challenges—Stellenbosch University November 8, 2022
New office bearers elected to lead USAf’s Community of Practice for the Teaching and Learning of African Languages November 3, 2022
How universities are transforming their language policies and why this is critical November 2, 2022
The state of language policies at public institutions July 4, 2022
Challenges confronting the teaching of African languages at South Africa’s universities require dedicated attention July 4, 2022
Community of Practice for the Teaching and Learning of African Languages remains determined to achieve more in 2022 May 11, 2022
How language scholars and activists are keeping multilingualism on universities’ transformation agenda February 18, 2022
SA universities claim to be multilingual yet have monolingual websites; a recent language symposium heard February 18, 2022
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources has resources and expertise October 11, 2021
How the DHET intends harnessing funding to implement the revised language policy framework October 11, 2021
The revised language policy framework needs a major cash injection to be implemented properly October 11, 2021
Afrikaans is one of the treasures of South African cultural expression; it does not need to be upgraded — Albie Sachs October 5, 2021
The value of multilingualism goes beyond mere convenience of communication October 5, 2021
Universities must make learning African Languages a condition for completing a degree October 5, 2021
How language can ‘humanise’ science October 5, 2021
“We must hold ourselves to the highest standard of the transformation agenda” – Linda Meyer October 5, 2021
Stellenbosch University wants Afrikaans recognised as an indigenous language in the policy promoting multilingualism October 4, 2021
The transformation of NWU’s language policy and its far-reaching impact October 4, 2021
The new language policy provides a host of opportunities for reimagining universities in Africa October 4, 2021
Translanguaging could revolutionise the use of African languages in higher education October 4, 2021
As universities, we must commit differently to the language imperative, lest history judge us harshly – Dion Nkomo October 1, 2021
Should Afrikaans be declared South Africa’s indigenous language? September 30, 2021
Institutions need active leadership on language policies September 30, 2021
Linguistic diversity must be embraced for all to reach their full potential September 29, 2021
Multilingualism and equity are the essence of the New Language Policy Framework September 29, 2021
African language experts set up committees to explore sharing resources and mentoring new academics May 18, 2021
We will lose our identity if African languages are left behind in the world of technology November 13, 2020
How USAf is working towards bringing prominence to African languages in cyberspace November 3, 2020