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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Arts: English 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14492  Master of Arts: English 
ORIGINATOR
University of North West 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  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  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 "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

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 
The purpose of the qualification is to provide advanced instruction in specialized area in English Studies, to equip learners in research-intensive training experience, and to empower them with the tools necessary to contribute to the research literature of human Studies. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Level 7: Bachelors Honours Degree in English or a related subject.
  • Advanced knowledge of the paradigm shifts in the development of English Studies.
  • Advanced and critical knowledge of the contributions of different theories in English Studies.
  • Sophisticated ability to use critical analysis to identify and solve problems and to make informed decisions through critical thinking.
  • Extensive and sophisticated knowledge of the current and past status of the Humanities in South Africa, Africa and the rest of the world.
  • Extensive knowledge of current affairs.
  • Functional knowledge of research activity. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. The qualifying learner will be able to intervene scholarly and professionally in the cultural debate on African literature, and assess critically the contributions of different theorists.
    2. Demonstrate knowledge of the different conceptualizations of language and determine teaching principles based on the said conceptualizations.
    3. The qualifying learner will be able to undertake and complete successfully a scholarly-report that will be a portfolio of relevant research and reading on a relevant topic in English studies.


    Specified Outcomes:

    1.1 The qualifying learner should demonstrate the ability to engage meaningfully in the cultural critical debate on African literature as social index.
    1.2 The qualifying learner will be able to utilize a range of options of reading strategies of African literature.

    2.1 Demonstrate the ability to analyze and synthesize information from various sources.
    2.2 Determine one 's point of view on controversial topics.
    2.3 Identify and solve teaching/learning problems.

    3.1 The qualifying learner should demonstrate the ability to make use of the available research tools
    to embark on directed research.
    3.2 The qualifying learner will be able to write a seminar paper related to the area of research undertaken on an approved topic in English Studies. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1 Experts analysis of texts dealing with the critical debates on African literature.
    1.1.2 Advance discussion of the major issues that African literature portray.
    1.1.3 Informed evaluation of the authorial contributions to the establishment of the African literary culture.

    1.2.1 Advanced application and examination of theoretical abstractions to the reading of African literature.
    1.2.2 Informed assessment of the relevance of reading strategies to specific texts.


    2.1.1 Show relationships between concepts by means of classification, comparison and contrast.

    2.2.1 An ability to sustain one 's standpoint on a controversial topic through a critical analysis that is linked to experience, and opinions.

    2.3.1 Application of teaching/learning theories to a particular situation.


    3.1.1 Critical understanding.
    3.1.2 Critical assessment of the existing research in English Studies.
    3.1.3 Formal presentation of an approved proposal outlining the content and direction of research.

    3.2.1 Undertaken on an approved topic in English Studies.
    3.2.2 Formal presentation of a dissertation which complies with applicable rules.
    3.2.3 Formal oral presentation of research findings to the Faculty Research Seminar.


    Integrated assessment:
  • Oral argument or presentation (seminars)
  • Open book tests and examination
  • Assignments on specific topics
  • Reading reports at phased intervals to facilitate the learner's progress through the course
  • Directed research activity/project 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • The qualification prepares the qualifying learner for formal entry into level 8 of the NQF (Doctoral Studies).
  • The programme allows articulation in related MA programmes in Communication, and History. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Those criteria identified by the Education and Training Quality Assurance body. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    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.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.