- Title
- Students' Perspectives on Multilingualism: A Case Study of One South African Higher Institution
- Creator
- Teh, Chenwi Albert
- Description
- This study examines students' perspectives on multilingualism within a South African higher education institution, situating itself within the interpretive paradigm. It is grounded in both ontological and epistemological considerations, with a particular emphasis on ontological aspects. A qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing a case study design to explore how multilingualism influences students' academic experiences, cognitive development, and communication skills. The study population comprised students from the selected institution, with a convenience sampling strategy used to select 30 participants. Prior to data collection, ethical clearance and institutional permissions were secured. Data were gathered through in-depth, face-to-face interviews, each lasting approximately 45 minutes, and audio recordings were used to ensure accuracy and reliability. To enhance the study’s trustworthiness, measures were taken to minimize bias and reinforce confidence in the validity of the findings. A deductive thematic analysis approach was employed to systematically interpret and categorise the data...
- Description
- Degree: D. Education (Educational Management)
- Date
- 2025
- Subject
- Student perspectives
- Subject
- Multilingualism
- Subject
- Higher education institution
- Subject
- South Africa
- Type
- DoctoraL (Thesis)
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/11260/13885
- Identifier
- vital:79047
- Language
- English
- Rights
- Walter Sisulu University
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