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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Arts Honours: Gender Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14874	Bachelor of Arts Honours: Gender Studies
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		People/Human-Centred Development
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	160	Level 7	NQF Level 08	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 this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with foundational competence of analytical and intellectual skills and theoretical knowledge and insight needed to conduct sophisticated, informed research, to develop and evaluate policies and to interpret texts and practices from a gender perspective (practical and reflexive competence). Learners will acquire knowledge of and insight into the central analytical concepts, theories and debates concerning gender issues (foundational competence) and will learn to formulate and present their own views on those issues (practical and reflexive competence). They will also learn to apply their theoretical knowledge to local and contemporary gender dilemmas (practical and reflexive competence).

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Applied competence as outcomes:

To enrol for this qualification, potential learners need to demonstrate the following competencies:

* The ability to read and interpret a range of philosophical texts;
* The ability to write essays;
* The ability to develop a logical argument;
* The ability to participate in discussions;
* The ability to reproduce factual information, interpretations and debates in a critical manner;
* The ability to reflect on their own learning experiences.

Formal qualifications: A potential learner should be in possession of any qualification on NQF level 6 with a minimum of 360 credits on that level, and a major in one of the Human or Social Sciences.

The learning outcome assumed to be in place, include:

* A good foundational knowledge of social and linguistic processes
* Intellectual and analytical skills in critical and creative thinking
* An academic disposition, i.e. the conviction that a theoretical approach to social and personal problems can yield considerable insight and creative solutions
* Basic academic skills, such as the ability to theorise, analyse and synthesise.

Recognition of prior learning

Learners who do not meet the formal access rules, and who want to have their previous learning experience acknowledged in order to:

i. Gain access to this qualification, or
ii. Gain advanced placement in this qualification, or
iii. Get recognition status in terms of this qualification

With a view to proceeding with their studies at this institution, should apply in writing for recognition of prior learning with the Head of the Department of Philosophy, who shall submit the application to the relevant faculty committee for consideration and assessment. In the submission, the learner should carefully state what she/he wants academic recognition for, and on what grounds.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learner should be able to:

1. Understand and analyse, interpret and evaluate advanced concepts, ideas, definitions, arguments, theories and problems inherent in the field of gender studies

2. Utilise various theories of justice and different methodological approaches to identify and analyse social problems in terms of gender concerns and to formulate and reflect on appropriate responses to these

3. Demonstrate their ability to listen and read attentively, through the fair and accurate presentation and evaluation of the arguments of others.

4. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles of justice underlying current demands for gender equity and formulate an independent but appropriate and open-ended response to those demands as applicable in concrete situations such as the workplace.

5. Conduct independent research on a specialised topic within the broader field of gender studies, utilising the methodological, conceptual and historical background knowledge acquired during the course, as well as electronic and other technologies to gather information, and present the results of that research in an accessible and concise manner.

6. Reflect critically in upon the interrelationship among concepts such as gender, culture, development and the environment in our local context and current situation.

7. Display an on-going and thorough-going moral sensitivity towards and tolerance of cultural, religious, gender, class, race and other differences as the basis of people's different experiences, histories and principles, without falling into moral relativism, i.e. without excluding the possibility of moral judgement.

8. Demonstrate their ability to think independently, creatively and critically and to use logical, interpretation, human relations and knowledge assessment skills in order to formulate and reflect upon policy, legal and other relevant solutions to social dilemmas pertaining to gender, including the promotion of the entrepreneurship and self-reliance where appropriate to empower people previously disempowered by gender injustices.

9. Conduct a workshop or seminar on a pertinent gender issue such as gender stereotyping, sexual harassment, AIDS, the feminisation of poverty, employment equity or abortion in an authentic setting.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner can: / Does the learner:

1. Display a through knowledge of the general field of inquiry

Reveal a detailed knowledge of specific areas of inquiry in the qualification of gender studies.

Be able to analyse components/issues/factors and structures pertaining to the various areas of gender studies correctly.

Use advanced concepts, ideas, definitions, arguments, theories and problems inherent in the field of gender studies correctly and critically.

2. Demonstrate the ability to utilize different theories of justice and various methodological approaches to identify and analyse social problems in terms of gender.

Suggest appropriate responses to gender dilemmas thus identified

Reveal a sophisticated ability to interpret texts or situations and to analyse them in terms of gender issues.

3. Demonstrate their ability to listen and read attentively, through the fair and accurate presentation and evaluation of the arguments of others.

4. Reveal a knowledge of an insight into the principles and theories of justice underlying current demands for gender equity.

Formulate an independent and open-ended response to those demands as applicable in concrete situations.

5. Write a research essay according to set standards which

identifies the issues/problems as stake

situates those issues/problems within the wider context of gender studies, both historically and methodologically.

clarifies/ analyses the issues indicated and arguing for a certain understanding /hypothesis/solution

presents and evaluates available sources used to further argument

6. Reveal an adequate knowledge and understanding of the interrelationship between concepts such as gender, culture, development and the environment in our local context and current situation

Use advanced techniques of textual and social analysis to reflect critically and creatively on those interrelationships in both a descriptive and a prescriptive way.

7. Display a good balance between tolerance of diversity and diverse viewpoints on the one hand, and sound moral judgement on the other.

Demonstrate an ability to reflect critically and creativity on the role of identity differences in a democracy.

Reveal the ability to place gender differences within wider debate of identity differences in general, including religious, cultural, language, class and other differences.

8. Demonstrate the ability to think independently, creatively and critically and to use logical, interpretative, human relations and knowledge assessment skills in order to formulate policy, legal and other relevant solutions to social dilemmas pertaining to gender.

Demonstrate the ability to formulate appropriate solutions to gender dilemmas, including the promotion of entrepreneurship and self-reliance where appropriate to empower people previously disempowered by gender injustices.

9. Demonstrate the ability to conduct a workshop or seminar correctly on a pertinent issue such as gender stereotyping, sexual harassment, AIDS, the feminisation of poverty, employment equity or abortion in an authentic setting

Demonstrate the ability to draw up a professional portfolio indicating applicable skills in order to market him/herself as a professional gender consultant.

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

These include class discussions, group discussions, one on one consultation, assessed case studies, as well as presentation, discussed and evaluated by both the lecturer and peers.

Summative assessment practises will be implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a compulsory examination of three hours per module, towards the end of the semester. Summative assessment will in addition include the following: research assignments, essays, informal class tests and formal module tests.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level

A learner should gain access to any qualification in a related field on a lower level, depending on the particular requirements of any particular department.

2. Access to qualifications on the same level

Should learners want to continue their studies at another higher institution, they are free to do so. This institution and their new institution will accredit all courses that have been passed during their studies at this institution. Learners need to apply to the Dean of the faculty for such credit.

3. Access to qualifications on a higher level

Having obtained this qualification, learners will qualify to enrol for master's degree program in Gender Studies at any higher institutions that offers such a programme, as well as for any master's qualification in a related field, according to the requirements set at that institution.

MODERATION OPTIONS

a) External moderators and examiners are used for all modules, including the research essay. They will moderate all exam papers and exam answers, and communicate their findings to the internal examiners. The faculty of Arts will appoint the external examiners upon recommendation of the relevant departments

b) One external examiner will be appointed per module in this qualification, including the research essay. External examiners will be selected from other higher education institutions, and / or will be subject specialists in their respective fields.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

a) Assessor assessing the achievement of qualifying learners in relation to the exit-level outcomes in this qualification need to have at least a master's degree in a relevant field of study. Such assessors will be appointed by the Faculty of Arts of RAU upon recommendation by the particular department.

b) Assessors in this qualification need to have taught the same, similar or related work on this level, and/or proved to be competent in this work, through the presentation of research reports, publications and/conference participation.

c) Assessors should be SAQA-accredited with at least one year of assessment experience in gender or related area.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

This is a new qualification. This BA Honours (Gender Studies) with endorsement qualification is registered as a separate qualification only with SAQA. At the Department of Education it is not registered separately, but it is included in the registration of the generic BA Honours.

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