2024–
Project leader
This programme was launched in 2024 to address challenges highlighted in the 2023 National Language Resources Audit report:
Van Dyk, T., Wilken, I., Ravyse, N., Du Plessis, D., Khumalo, L. & Steyn, J. 2023. National Language Resources Audit. Potchefstroom: SADiLaR. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12185/667
Eight key areas for the implementation of the Language Policy Framework for Public Higher Education Institutions were identified by me and five co-authors:
- Language planning and management
- Policy monitoring and reporting
- Multilingual pedagogy training
- Academic language development
- Terminology development
- Collaboration and shared funding
- English dominance in academia
- Staff conversational language ability
As project leader, these are my present priorities. Multilingualism remains a key focus. Multilingualism in higher education is not just a matter of policy, but a critical enabler of social and academic inclusion.
Read more about the project on the SADiLaR website: SADiLaR launches Higher Education Support Programme to advance multilingualism in South Africa’s universities.
Tobie van Dyk 