Faculty of Humanities Department of Language and Social Sciences Education

Language and Social Sciences Education

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Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Economic and Management Sciences

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NQF: 7 Bloemfontein Campus & Welkom Campus

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Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Language Education

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NQF: 7 Bloemfontein Campus & Welkom Campus

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The Department of Language and Social Sciences Education is responsible for initial teacher education, specialising in the teaching of South Africa's rich linguistic heritage. Our objective is to equip prospective educators with the pedagogical expertise, cultural sensitivity, and professional confidence required to promote and nurture multilingual learning in schools, FET Colleges, and other educational institutions across the country.

Our Language Specialisations

We prepare future educators to teach, preserve, and celebrate the following languages, ensuring that each is given the academic rigour and respect it deserves:

Sesotho

Setswana

IsiXhosa

IsiZulu

English

Afrikaans

Where Our Graduates Make an Impact

Schools

Primary and secondary schools, where graduates foster a love of language and equip learners with essential communication and literacy skills.

FET Colleges

Further Education and Training Colleges, supporting vocational students in developing strong language competencies for the workplace.

Other Institutions

Adult education centres, community learning programmes, and language development organisations across South Africa.

Meet Our Academic Team

Our department is staffed by experienced language educators, linguists, and social science researchers who are passionate about multilingualism and the transformative power of education.

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