With respect to the production of dictionaries and grammars of African languages, work within the Africa-wide CASAS network of scholars and others has led to the publication by CASAS of more than 130 books and 265 monographs.
Published monolingual dictionaries and grammar books include the following: Sesotho Syntax, Setswana Dictionary, Junior Akan Dictionary, SiLozi Dictionary, Dhopadohla Dictionary, Ateso/Karimojong Dictionary, Ciyao Dictionary, Etymological Dictionary for Fon, Luvale Dictionary, Kikaonde Dictionary and Siswati Dictionary.
With respect to initial literacy materials and literature, 286 graded readers (primers) have been produced for Eastern and Southern Africa. This has been done with the cooperation of the Language Centres or National Curriculum Development Centres/Ministry of Education of the countries involved.
With respect to adult literacy materials and classes, writers, teachers and authors, commissioned by CASAS have produced reading materials appearing as monographs on subjects as diverse as democracy, human rights, gender issues, agricultural practices, health issues, etc. These materials are utilised in adult literacy classes and also as general reading material in rural and peri-urban communities. We have listed below literature (monographs) that have been produced and their thematic areas:
Where publications are marked “OUT OF STOCK”, please enquire through casas@uwc.ac.za before making any payment(s).
Published monolingual dictionaries and grammar books include the following: Sesotho Syntax, Setswana Dictionary, Junior Akan Dictionary, SiLozi Dictionary, Dhopadohla Dictionary, Ateso/Karimojong Dictionary, Ciyao Dictionary, Etymological Dictionary for Fon, Luvale Dictionary, Kikaonde Dictionary and Siswati Dictionary.
With respect to initial literacy materials and literature, 286 graded readers (primers) have been produced for Eastern and Southern Africa. This has been done with the cooperation of the Language Centres or National Curriculum Development Centres/Ministry of Education of the countries involved.
With respect to adult literacy materials and classes, writers, teachers and authors, commissioned by CASAS have produced reading materials appearing as monographs on subjects as diverse as democracy, human rights, gender issues, agricultural practices, health issues, etc. These materials are utilised in adult literacy classes and also as general reading material in rural and peri-urban communities. We have listed below literature (monographs) that have been produced and their thematic areas:
- HIV/AIDS (5), Diarrhoea (1), Health Hazards and Hygienic Practices (4), Advise to Victims of Rape (2), Domestic Violence (2), Indigenous Knowledge (3), Malaria (1), Child Abuse and Child Protection (1), Sexual Offences (2), Women’s Rights (3), Water-borne Diseases (3), Control of Veld Fires (1), Marriage Rites and Laws (2), Inheritance and Maintenance (2), Bird Flu (8).
Product availability
Lead time is dependent on stock availability. Should we have stock available, orders will be dispatched the same day provided payment is validated/received before 14h00 hours. Every effort is made to effect shipment of your order timeously.Where publications are marked “OUT OF STOCK”, please enquire through casas@uwc.ac.za before making any payment(s).
