The SLL Transformation Committee (SLL TC) has been constituted to:

  • support and create opportunities for transformative practices in SLL;

  • support the creation of spaces for discussion of challenges and opportunities with regard to transformation (of teaching, research, administration);
  • contribute to promoting principles that inform transformation (diversity, inclusivity, critical thinking, transparency, fairness, equity, justice);
  • support initiatives that are transformative, that promote sustainability, excellence, innovation - (re)thinking, (re)invention, (re)creation;
  • liaise with the Humanities Transformation Committee (HUM TC) for collaboration in addressing transformation-related issues.

 

The SLL TC comprises the following members:

1.           Dr Karel Plaiche  karel.plaiche@uct.ac.za 

           SLL Representative in HUM TC (2024-2027), chair of SLL TC

2.           Dr Mara Boccaccio mara.boccaccio@uct.ac.za 

3.           Dr Bibi Burger bibi.burger@uct.ac.za 

4.           Dr Wanga Gambushe wanga.gambushe@uct.ac.za 

5.           A/Prof Gesa Singer gesa.singer@uct.ac.za 

6.           A/Prof Markus Arnold markus.arnold@uct.ac.za (HOD SLL)

 

Resources & Information on Transformation at UCT / Humanities Faculty / SLL

 

News and events :

Tuesday 26 November 1st SLL Symposium on Transformation

 “Languages and Literatures in Times of Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges” in Beattie 115 from 8:30.

Call for proposals: SLL Symposium on Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges

Poster: SLL Symposium poster

Transformation Poster

Programme: