Abstract
M.A.
In most instances, Afrikaans second language courses offered
to black pupils are planned without pausing to reflect on
the communicative needs of the black community. In certain
instances this factor has been taken into account. However,
these needs were determined intuitively rather than through
research and sound experience.
The primary aim of this study is to examine problems
affecting the determination of the comminicative needs of
black pupils in Afrikaans, as well as to find criteria for
the selection of suitable material for learning Afrikaans in
order to satisfy the specified needs.
It is hoped that this study will serve to illustrate the
need for careful research aimed at establishing a systematic
and scientific needs analysis for Afrikaans at black schools
in the Republic of S.A.
The problems and constraints pertaining to the application
of an investigation into the requirements of the target
group are also outlined in this study. Recommendations
suggesting possible solutions of these problems are made. In
addition, the present syllabus is examined in the light of
present insights into the communicative needs of black
learners.
Chapter one deals with the aims and structure of the study.
The second chapter sketches the most important points
concerning the acquisition and learning of a second
language. In the following chapter the theories and
approaches to language teaching are discussed.