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IsiXhosa Literary and Performance Competition

The Multilingualism Education Project (MEP) is running an IsiXhosa Literary and Performance Competition as part of the university's language development plan. This 2024 edition of this competition is accepting poetry and monologue entries.
UCT Interim VC

USAf supported Language Resources Audit at UCT

The University of Cape Town (UCT) was lauded for its commitment to multilingualism, including teaching/learning of African languages, at a recent Universities South Africa (USAf)-supported Language Resources Audit.

WELCOME TO THE MEP WEBSITE

The Multilingualism Education Project (MEP) was launched in 2005 following the approval of the University’s Language Policy and Plan by Senate and Council. The Project is hosted by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED).

We hope this site will give you a real sense of what the Multilingualism Education Project (MEP) is about!

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ukhuphiswano lwesixhosa

IsiXhosa Literary and Performance Competition

The Multilingualism Education Project (MEP) is running an IsiXhosa Literary and Performance Competition as part of the university's language development plan. This 2024 edition of this competition is accepting poetry and monologue entries.
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Prof Makhubu-Badenhorst presenting on DHET NLPFPHEIs UCDP to implement institutional policies

UCT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE

In 2023, the University of Cape Town (UCT), like all other 26 public universities in South Africa, successfully applied for the funds to align its language policy with the NLPFPHEIs. MEP submitted the UCT language development plan for UCT.
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Mechanical Engineering IsiXhosa Glossary Launch

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has introduced the Mechanical Engineering isiXhosa Glossary, which was launched by the Centre for Higher Education Development’s (CHED) Multilingualism Education Project (MEP) on 2 November.
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