Sociolinguistics University of South Africa (UNISA)

Overview

The vision of this master of Sociolinguistics at University of South Africa (UNISA), aligned to that of the university, is to become the African college of excellence in the social and human sciences by making a continuous and positive contribution in the service of humanity.

We strive for excellence in teaching and learning, research and community engagement that together make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.

Mission 

The College of Human Sciences is a people–centred community of learning and practice committed to fostering a culture of learning, teaching, research and service with the intent of helping individuals and communities improve the quality of their lives.

We seek to realise an Africanised provision of excellence in teaching and learning, research, community engagement and academic citizenship, focused

• in our teaching and learning endeavours on open distance learning, accessibility, e-learning and learner-centredness,
• in our research on multi-inter- and transdisciplinary engagement, reflexive practice and collaborative practice, and
• in our community engagement and academic citizenship on promoting shared ethical and professional.