Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1:
Identify, analyse and solve complex and advanced abstract problems by drawing on their own experience and theoretical knowledge and on the experiential base of a single discipline or across interdisciplinary lines in the humanities.
Use their knowledge and experience to offer informed suggestions, or to generate alternative strategies, for dealing with problems at a community, national, international and global level.
Solve problems by generating alternative strategies for dealing with those problems.
Critically evaluate various theoretical standpoints and compare them to their own views.
Offer evidence in a variety of ways (from a theoretical knowledge base, from an experiential base, etc.) to support their stated views.
Analyse the global, national and local community in terms of problems, needs and opportunities.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 2:
Use and propagate 'people skills' (tolerance, empathy, listening skills, etc.) in group situations.
Demonstrate respect for the opinion of others through (written and/or oral) reporting without bias.
Demonstrate tolerance of diversity through (written and/or oral) reporting without bias.
Undertake projects of a theoretical and/or practical nature to provide evidence of successful interaction with others.
Use advanced communication skills within the group.
Act as supportive followers and group participants.
Organise themselves and others into effective working groups.
Communicate the evidence of these group interactions through (written and/or oral) reporting.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 3:
Demonstrate the requisite theoretical skills and learning strategies.
Organise their study plans and engage in effective time management.
Assess their own strengths and weaknesses and develop organisational strategies.
Evolve strategies best suited to their personal situations and contexts.
Think independently, and offer sustained theoretical evidence to support their decisions.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 4:
Demonstrate research skills within a discipline or field of study.
Use library and other resources effectively to suit the needs of the particular area of research.
Integrate information from a variety of sources.
Act responsibly as researchers and scholars (e.g. appropriate referencing, avoiding plagiarism, etc.).
Follow relevant discipline-related conventions and guidelines to their academic and personal purposes.
Critically evaluate theories, examples, experiences, etc.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 5:
Communicate their ideas logically and provide supporting evidence in a sustained manner.
Evaluate conclusions and premises in academic arguments and produce sound arguments.
Use language competently, showing awareness of written (and/or oral) conventions relevant to the discipline.
Use appropriate models of organisation and presentation as required in the relevant discipline.
Use statistics (where necessary) effectively in support of their ideas.
Identify and illustrate discipline-specific jargon.
Analyse, evaluate and critique the ideas of others.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 6:
Demonstrate a responsible attitude towards scholarship and technology.
Use scientific methods of investigation, testing and evaluation.
Select technology to suit the needs of the individual or group.
Use natural resources in a sustainable way.
Show respect for and a responsible/ethical attitude towards science and technology.
Show respect and openness towards the psychological, health and physical environment of others.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 7:
Demonstrate their prior knowledge and experience as it is relevant to their discipline.
Connect the abstract knowledge of theory to the reality of their individual contexts.
Draw upon their prior knowledge (personal and abstract) and personal experience as appropriate when investigating and analysing the world around them.
Look beyond and across traditional disciplinary boundaries for possible solutions.
Integrated Assessment:
Summative assessment takes place by means of a written exam at the end of the year. The mark acquired during the exam counts 80% towards the year mark. The research article requires the student to do extensive research. Formative assessment takes place during the year based on two draft papers, which counts 20% towards the year mark. Summative assessment takes place when the completed research article is submitted and the mark counts 80% towards the year mark. The assignments are assessed by an internal examiner. The exams and research article are assessed by two internal moderators and an external examiner. Assessment results are captured according to University of South Africa (Unisa) policies and procedures to ensure validity and reliability. The assessment types are designed test research skills, knowledge, and competence through a range of different tasks that meet national and international standards of excellence in research design and execution. Assessment is done in line with the UNISA Assessment Policy and the Assessment Procedures Manual.
Formative assessment is done by means of activities in study guides, self-assessment questions in study guides and self-assessment assignments as well as written assignments that have to be submitted for assessment. The assignments are either in the form of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short questions, essay or a combination. The marks obtained for these assignments contribute a minimum of 20% towards the final mark for the module. The remaining mark is made up of the examination mark.
Feedback on activities and self-assessment questions are provided in study guides and tutorial letters. Individual feedback on assignments is provided by assessors in marked assignments while general feedback on these assignments is provided in tutorial letters.
Summative assessment is conducted by means of a two- to three-hour examination per module. Feedback on summative assessment (examinations) is provided to individual students upon request.
The development of a research proposal of an approved topic through 4 written assignments and online participation; a research project submitted as a final research report:
HSY4801 Research Methodology in History:2 written assignments and a final portfolio, comprising revision of written assignments and evidence of online participation and group work.
HSY4803 Forging Southern African Identities: 3 written assignments and a 3-hour written examination.
HSY4804 Themes from Modern South African History:3 written assignments and a 3-hour written examination.
HSY4806 Terrorism in Global History: 4 assignments, each based on online participation and a written component; a final portfolio based on online participation and a final written assignment. |
