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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Technology: Language Practice

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1377	Doctor of Technology: Language Practice
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Language
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 9900/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72105	Doctor of Technology: Language Practice	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	240	Complete
72349	Doctor of Technology: Language Practice	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	240	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner can conduct independent research in the field of Language Practice, contribute to new knowledge in the field and produce innovative solutions in the form of a model, artefact, process, or similar outcome. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a thesis, which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

640 credits in a relevant field of which 120 must be at NQF-level 8, 130 at level 7, 130 at level 6, 245 at level 5 and 15 at level 4
OR
An appropriate Master's degree or equivalent qualification at NQF-level 8

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation
2.Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly
3.Demonstrate competence to offer innovative, pragmatic solutions to problems in the field of Language Practice

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:
Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process
Ability to devise, test and implement practical solutions to language and communication problems in industry and/or society (if required by research project)

CRITICAL OUTCOMES:
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made
Work with others effectively as a member of a team, group, organisation or community
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of written or oral communication
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual more aware of the importance of:

Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities

Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts

Reflect and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

Develop entrepreneurial opportunities

Explore educational and career opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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

2. Models, principles, theories and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research
The use of the chosen research method is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research

3. Depending on the research method, the research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal
The stated hypotheses, objectives or sub-problems direct the investigation
Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information

4. Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media
Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searchers, data-analyses, data presentation and the production of the thesis
Where applicable the appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly
The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and analyses are internally and externally valid
Language and numerical skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations clearly

5. Demonstrated skills in applying, validating and improving outcomes of research

Integrated assessment:

Thesis, and artefact, model, product or theory if applicable.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal: Similar Doctoral programmes at Higher Education NQF-level 8
Vertical: Post-doctoral research

MODERATION OPTIONS

Current documented SERTEC criteria for external examiners

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Current SERTEC criteria for examiners and supervisors

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
shown in the table above.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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