Assessing prior learning in English Business Communication at a South African university of technology

  • S. Rossouw Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
  • C.C. Mann Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
  • L. van Huyssteen Tshwane University of Technology, Soshanguve South
  • L. van Ryneveld University of Pretoria, Pretoria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20853/30-5-713

Abstract

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Author Biographies

S. Rossouw, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria

Dr Sandra Rossouw is a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Languages.

C.C. Mann, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria

Prof Charles C Mann is a Research Professor in the Department of Applied Languages

L. van Huyssteen, Tshwane University of Technology, Soshanguve South

Prof L van Huyssteen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Languages.

L. van Ryneveld, University of Pretoria, Pretoria
Prof L van Ryneveld is an Associate Professor and Director of Teaching and Learning

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Published
2016-12-04
How to Cite
Rossouw, S., C.C. Mann, L. van Huyssteen, and L. van Ryneveld. 2016. “Assessing Prior Learning in English Business Communication at a South African University of Technology”. South African Journal of Higher Education 30 (5), 228-48. https://doi.org/10.20853/30-5-713.
Issue
Vol. 30 No. 5 (2016)
Section
Book Review

Copyright (c) 2016 Sandra ROSSOUW, Charles Carl MANN, Linda van Huyssteen, Linda van Ryneveld

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