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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Language Practice

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1391	Master 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
Master's Degree	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Language
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	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
72191	Master of Technology: Language Practice	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete
72515	Master of Technology: Language Practice	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation, which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Professional or B Tech degree or equivalent qualification at NQF-level 7 or 520 credits in a relevant field, of which at least 130 must be at NQF-level 7, 130 at level 6, 45 at level 5 and 15 at level 4.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation
Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly

SPECIFIED LEVEL:
Demonstrate good knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field / area of research
Demonstrate good understanding of the chosen field

Select the appropriate research method for the investigation
Apply a scientific or action method correctly in the research process
Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process

CRITICAL LEVEL:
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, 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 oral and/or oral written communication
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 the it the underlying intension of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

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

Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts

Reflecting and exploring of a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

Developing of entrepreneurial opportunities

The exploring of education and career opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

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

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 methodology is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research

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

Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media
Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation and the production of the dissertation
Where applicable, the appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative data
The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and analyses are internally valid (as well as externally, if required by the investigation)
Language and numerical skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations

Integrated Assessment

Dissertation

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal: Similar and relevant Master's degrees at Higher Education institutions
Vertical: Progress to D Tech: Language Practice or other relevant Doctoral programmes

MODERATION OPTIONS

Current SERTEC requirements for external examiners

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Current documented SERTEC criteria for supervisors and examiners

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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