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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Master of Language Practice

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
105724	Master of Language Practice
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Language
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	180	Not Applicable	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0821/24	2021-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The Master of Language Practice empowers learners to master skills of researching to contribute to the language field and to prepare them to become doctoral learners. The learners must report the research problem, its justification, process and outcome in a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms at that level.

The learners will be able to conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field and contribute to knowledge production in that field.

Rationale:
The rationale is for learners to update their knowledge and improve their job security.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

Learners may apply for admission to the qualification based on the demonstration of potential to research the topic of their choice through writing a research concept paper, and the qualification will assesses this.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Language Studies, NQF Level 8.
Or

Postgraduate Diploma: Applied Language Studies, NQF Level 8.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of the following compulsory module at Level 9 totalling 180 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, 180 Credits:

Dissertation, 180 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation.
2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for the Exit Level Outcome 1:

Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the field/ area of investigation.

Ensure the listed and cited literature and the exposition of research reflects thorough familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.

Associated Assessment Criteria for the Exit Level Outcome 2:

Identify, define and detail the research method and the research problem clearly in the research proposal.

Ensure the stated hypotheses and objectives or sub-problems direct the investigation.

Ensure the logical interpretation of data reflects a clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and evaluate contradictory information.

Analyse, explain and juxtapose the models, principles, theories and methodologies in the chosen field correctly in the written record of research.

Justify the use of the chosen method of research fully and correctly in the written record of research.

Integrated Assessment:
Formative assessment: This is handled by supervisors who will oversee the learner's research from the proposal stage up to its approval by the departmental research committee, faculty research committee and finally by the Higher Degrees Committee. During the write-up stage, the supervisors may assess the learner's work chapter by chapter or use themes. Throughout the process, the supervisor will write progress reports up to the stage when the learner is ready to submit.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Language Practice implies that research is acceptable in all disciplines with a language component, for example, Sociolinguistics, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Translation and Interpreting Studies.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows for vertical and horizontal articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:

Master of Education, NQF Level 9.

Master of Philosophy in Quality Management, NQF Level 9.

Vertical Articulation:

Doctor of Philosophy in Language Practice, NQF Level 10.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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