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AIS3702 EXAM

The document outlines a classification exercise for various subjects using the Dewey Decimal Classification system, including practical examples and final classifications for each subject. It includes sections on theory classification, practical classification, and subject headings for specific topics related to South Africa and other themes. The document serves as a guide for organizing and categorizing information in a library or academic setting.

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AIS3702 EXAM

The document outlines a classification exercise for various subjects using the Dewey Decimal Classification system, including practical examples and final classifications for each subject. It includes sections on theory classification, practical classification, and subject headings for specific topics related to South Africa and other themes. The document serves as a guide for organizing and categorizing information in a library or academic setting.

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

AIS3702

NAME AND SURNAME:

STUDENT NUMBER:

DATE: 30 January 2025


SECTION A: THEORY CLASSIFICATION AND SUBJECTS HEADINGS

QUESTION 1

1.1 D

1.2 A

1.3 A

1.4 D

1.5 B

1.6 D

1.7 A

1.8 A

1.9 C

1.10 B
SECTION B PRACTICAL CLASSIFICATION

QUESTION 2

2.1

Adjectives of the African sign language

Main Subject: African sign language

Dewey Decimal Classification:

Sign languages are classified under 419 (Sign languages).

Adjectives are a part of grammar, which falls under 415 (Grammar).

Number Building:

419 (Sign languages) + 415 (Grammar) = 419.4 (Grammar of sign


languages)

Final Classification: 419.4

2.2

Hollywood science: movies, science, and the end of the world

Main Subject: Movies and science

Dewey Decimal Classification:

Movies are classified under 791 (Public performances).

Science is classified under 500 (Science).

The intersection of movies and science can be classified under 791.43


(Science fiction films).

Number Building:

791.43 (Science fiction films) + 500 (Science) = 791.43


Final Classification: 791.43

2.3

Rugby sports holiday: a case in South Africa

Main Subject: Rugby sports

Dewey Decimal Classification:

Rugby is classified under 796.33 (Rugby).

Sports in general are classified under 796 (Athletic and outdoor sports and
games).

Number Building:

796.33 (Rugby) + 796 (General sports) = 796.33

Final Classification: 796.33

2.4

Friendship in the 21st Century Zimbabwean essays: criticism

Main Subject: Friendship

Dewey Decimal Classification:

Friendship is classified under 158.2 (Interpersonal relations).

Essays and criticism can be classified under 809 (Essays).

Number Building:

158.2 (Interpersonal relations) + 809 (Essays) = 158.2

Final Classification: 158.2


2.5

History of modern art: painting, sculpture, architecture

Main Subject: Modern art

Dewey Decimal Classification:

Modern art is classified under 709 (History of art).

Painting, sculpture, and architecture are specific forms of art.

Number Building:

709 (History of art) + 7 (Art) = 709.04 (History of modern art)

Final Classification: 709.04

2.6

South African jazz songs

Main Subject: Jazz music

Dewey Decimal Classification:

Jazz is classified under 781.65 (Jazz).

Songs can be classified under 782 (Vocal music).

Number Building:

781.65 (Jazz) + 782 (Vocal music) = 781.65

Final Classification: 781.65


QUESTION 3

3.1

769.5670971920904

769: This number is classified under Decorative arts. Specifically, it refers to


Decorative arts, applied arts.

56: This decimal extension indicates a more specific category within


decorative arts, which refers to Textiles.

709: This part of the number typically refers to History of art. However, in
this context, it is part of a more complex number that specifies a particular
aspect of textiles.

097: This indicates a geographic area, specifically South Africa (as per the
DDC structure).

192: This part of the number could refer to a specific cultural context or a
particular style within textiles.

0904: The last part of the number could indicate a specific aspect or a more
detailed classification, possibly related to a specific time period or a
particular type of textile.

Final Classification
769.5670971920904: This number refers to Decorative arts, specifically
textiles, with a focus on South Africa.

3.2

896.398510093543

896: This number falls under the category of Languages and literatures of
the East Asian peoples, specifically referring to Literature of the Chinese
language.

.39: This decimal extension indicates a more specific category within the
literature of the Chinese language, which could refer to Chinese literature in
general.

851: This part of the number refers to Chinese literature, which is a more
specific classification within the broader category of Chinese language
literature.

0093: This part of the number could indicate a specific aspect of Chinese
literature, possibly a particular author, work, or literary movement.

543: The last part of the number could indicate a specific time period or a
particular style within Chinese literature.

Final Classification

896.398510093543: This number refers to Literature of the Chinese


language, focusing on a specific genre, author, or literary movement.
QUESTION 4

5.1 Guide to hotels and motels accommodations in Mpumalanga


Province, South Africa

Subject Heading:

Hotels and motels—South Africa—Mpumalanga Province

Tracing:

Hotels and motels—South Africa—Mpumalanga Province

See also: Travel—South Africa—Mpumalanga Province

See: Accommodations—South Africa—Mpumalanga Province

5.2 The life and times of the first democratic president of South
Africa, President Nelson Mandela

Subject Heading:

Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013

Tracing:

Mandela, Nelson, 1918-2013

See also: South Africa—Politics and government—1994-

See: Presidents—South Africa—Biography


5.3 The story of Moses, the Exodus Bible verses

Subject Heading:

Moses (Biblical leader)

Tracing:

Moses (Biblical leader)

See also: Exodus (Biblical book)

See: Bible—Old Testament—History of Biblical events

5.4 Study skills for learners with visual impairments in South African
schools

Subject Heading:

Students with disabilities—Education—South Africa

Tracing:

Students with disabilities—Education—South Africa

See also: Visual impairment—Education—South Africa

See: Study skills


5.5 The World of Gerard Sekoto, 1913 – 1993

Subject Heading:

Sekoto, Gerard, 1913-1993

Tracing:

Sekoto, Gerard, 1913-1993

See also: Artists—South Africa—Biography

See: Art—South Africa—20th century

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