Advanced Intensive Group Project Abroad for Zulu

PROGRAM EVALUATION FORM

FULBRIGHT-HAYS

ADVANCED INTENSIVE GROUP PROJECT ABROAD FOR ZULU

IN SOUTH AFRICA

at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (PMBurg)

directed and co-sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania

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Name:..

University:….

Anticipated degree & year:.

Department/School:

Please rate this summer intensive course in terms of the following:

I.Preparation for the trip & Orientation:

Very Good Not good

a.Information regarding the

program

b.Handbook information

c.Travel arrangements to

South Africa

d.Responsiveness of Penn to

pre-departure questions 

e. Overall evaluation of

preparation

f.Pre-Program Orientation

at UKZN

Comments: ..

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II.Coursework and Instruction. (The coursework was designed to expose you to the language and culture of the Zulu people through traditional literature, contemporary literature, grammar, and conversational materials. The writing component (daily journals and research project) was designed to develop your writing skills in Zulu):

Very GoodNot Good

a.Organization of syllabus

b.Selection of teaching materials

c.Cultural content in course

d.Selection of topics and activities

e.Scheduling

f.Overall evaluation of coursework

g. Effectiveness of the writing component

(i.e. daily journals and research project)

Comments: ..

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III.Teaching Methodologies & Effectiveness of Teaching. (Please fill out the separate course evaluation forms on each of the Zulu coursework components you took).

IV.Tutors’ Helpfulness:

Very helpful Not helpful

a.S’busisiwe Nxele

b.Bright Shazi

c.Phaka Ntshangase

Comments:..

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V.Lecture Seminars:

Very goodNot good

a.G. Mazibuko

Amakhosi akwaZulu (Zulu Kings)

b.N. Ngobese

UNomkhubulwane

c.Shamase

Umlando wamaZulu (Zulu History)

d.Z.G. Buthelezi

Ubulili esikweni lesiZulu (Gender in Zulu Culture)

e.B. Mhlongo

Izibongo nokwetha (Last names & Naming)

f.V. Zondi

Imfundo eNingizimu Afrika (Education in South Africa)

g. T. Quinlam

Ingculazi neUKZN (HIV/AIDS & UKZN)

h.N. Sithole

Inkolo yakwaShembe (Shembe Religion)

i.R. Khumalo

Inkolo yesiNtu (African traditional religion(s)

j.S. Mashita

Ezombangazwe eNingizimu Afrika entsha (Politics in the new South Africa)

Comments:..

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VII. Home Stays:

A. EMbali

Very GoodNot good

a. Family arrangements 

b. Opportunity to improve listening

c. Opportunity to improve speaking

d. Opportunity to observe urban culture 

Comments:..

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B. EMaqongqo

Very GoodNot good

a. Family arrangements 

b. Opportunity to improve listening

c. Opportunity to improve speaking

d. Opportunity to observe rural culture

Comments:..

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VIII.Cultural/Social/Historic Site Visits:

Very Good Not Good

a.Dbn Orientation Trip (Phansi Museum)

b.Dbn to PMBurg Tour 

c. PMBurg Tour (Mandela site)

d.UNomkhubulwane Trip

e. EStanger/KwaDukuza (Ithuna leNkosi uShaka/museum)

f. KwaShembe eNanda (Umgido wamaNazaretha)

g. UKZN-Durban Campus Visit

h. EShowe (Vukani & Fort Nongqayi Museums)

i. EShowe KwaMntwana uGcwalisile (Princess/Visit)

j.Albert Luthuli Memorial Museum (Groutville)

Comments:..

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Living Arrangements:

Very Good Not Good

a.City Lodge (Arrival/pre-departure)

b.Campus Accommodation

c.Self-catering

d.Travel in South Africa 

e.Medical Facilities

f.Security

Comments:..

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Program Administration:

Project Director: Dr. Audrey N Mbeje

Very GoodNot Good

a.Organization

b.Responsiveness to concerns

c.Overall evaluation

Comments:..

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Onsite Director: Dr. Thabile A. Mbatha

Very GoodNot Good

a.Administrative effectiveness

b.Responsiveness to concerns

c.Overall evaluation

Comments:..

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XI.Achievement of Programmatic Objectives:

The purpose of the project this summer was to expand and enrich the participants’ knowledge of the Zulu language and culture to prepare them for careers in area studies disciplines related to South(ern) Africa. We wanted to provide the participants with advanced training in standard Zulu, with particular emphasis on the communicative development of receptive (listening and reading) and productive (writing and speaking) skills. This objective was to be attained by selecting the most qualified students, the best available instructors, and the most suitable linguistic and cultural settings. Judging from your own performance and that of your peers, how successful was the program in attaining these goals with respect to the following areas:

Very GoodNot Good

1.Selection of students

2.Location of the program

3.Selection of instructors

4.Improvement in Communicative Competence (Language and Cultural Competence)

4.1. Receptive Skills:

Listening

Reading

Productive Skills:

Speaking

Writing

5.Introduction to target language

use/input by native speakers

6.Introduction to Zulu culture

7.Preparation for future research

XII.Please comment on the areas of the program that need the most improvement and on those that, in your opinion, were the most valuable. Please be candid.

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