MEP Language Courses
The Multilingualism Education Project offers short courses to UCT staff, students and the wider UCT community. The courses are targeted to those who want to learn a language or some other language skills.
Masithethe isiXhosa
This course is offered by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED) as part of its Multilingualism Education Project and is aimed at equipping members of staff with basic communication skills in isiXhosa. The main focus of the course is on developing conversational skills. On completing the course participants should be able to converse in everyday situations and to respond to simple enquiries in their work situations. The course is offered and Beginners' and Intermediate Levels.
South African Sign Language (SASL) Basic Skills
This in-person course offers a introduction to communicating in South African Sign Language (SASL) at a basic level. You will learn to read the SASL alphabet, perform context signs and know the Do’s and Don’ts when communicating with the Deaf and the hearing impaired. This course is offered at beginners level to UCT staff, students and external participants in the late-afternoon twice a week.
For more information, please contact:
Ms Zukiswa Zono
Multilingualism Education Project (MEP)
Hoerikwaggo Building (R6.10.1),
Tel: +27 (0) 21 650 5567
Fax: +27 (0) 21 650 5045