Sol Plaatje University hosts thought-leading African Languages Symposium
HERITAGE DAY
SPU's Faculty of Education is hosting a one-day African Languages Symposium on Friday, 3 October 2025, at the South Campus.
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Sol Plaatje University Faculty of Education (SPU) is hosting a one-day African Languages Symposium on Friday, October 3 2025, at the South Campus.
The event's theme is “African Languages and Cultural Heritage: Preserving Identity Through Language Education in South Africa”.
From 8.30am to 3:30pm, researchers, educators, and language practitioners will come together to explore how African languages play a vital role in preserving cultural identity and shaping future-focused education practices.
The symposium will showcase cutting-edge research in African languages, highlight practical classroom strategies for training future African language teachers, and contribute to conversations about language, identity, and cultural heritage.
The event highlights SPU's collaboration with the Department of Education and the Pan South African Language Board on initiatives like the Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education programme.
To RSVP or for enquiries, contact Ms Mosima Mehlape, Manager: Communications & Marketing, Office of the Vice-Chancellor: Mobile: 083-433-7445 or Email: mosima.mehlape@spu.ac.za
Researchers, educators, and language practitioners will come together to explore how African languages play a vital role in preserving cultural identity and shaping future-focused education practices.
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