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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Translating

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14973	Postgraduate Diploma: Translating
ORIGINATOR
University of Natal
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
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Communication Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
73001	Postgraduate Diploma: Translating	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of his programme is to develop in students a critical understanding of the role of language as the primary form of human communication in society amongst at least tow language groups. Students will develop a sophisticated proficiency in the use of two languages, increase their capacity to interpret and analyse various forms of discourse and acquire applied language and communication expertise in Translation.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A bachelor's degree with a language as major and a sufficiently high standard of competency in another language for students admitted to the Diploma or Honours degree. An honours degree or four-year Bachelor's degree or relevant experience may be sufficient for admission to postgraduate study under the University's Rule 33.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Demonstrate the ability to bridge cultural and linguistic differences when translating;

Develop insight into and knowledge of translation theory and its application;

Acquire an understanding of how meaning is created and transmitted in the source and target language;

Develop communicative and strategic competencies and the ability to edit texts;

Become critically aware of text structures and how meaning is formed and conveyed;

Develop the ability to analyse and interpret texts and to translate and critically evaluate them;

Develop the ability to read with attention to detail and to edit texts according to specific language norms;

Identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking;

Work effectively;

Organise and manage their learning activities responsibly and effectively;

Collect, analyse, organise and evaluate information;

Communicate effectively, particularly in written and spoken forms;

Demonstrate an holistic understanding of the world and the interconnectedness of its problems;

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

Be self-conscious learners;

Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of contexts;

Be able to develop entrepreneurial opportunities;

Research a specific problem in Translation by reviewing the latest literature on it;

Relate theory to research and formulate a research question;

Know how to use research tools;

Analyse data and draw conclusions;

Present a project in an acceptable form in clear and coherent language.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the general field of inquiry;

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of specific areas of inquiry in the programme;

Understand the interrelationships amongst various areas of the field of knowledge;

Analyse components/issues/factors/structures etc.;

Grasp the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the study;

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current critical debates;

Summarise, compare and evaluate a substantial body of knowledge;

Construct a sustained argument, formulate questions and work towards solutions;

Command the conceptual discourse of the field of study;

Solve problems, both theoretical and applied;

Demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the discipline;

Contextualise this study within the social environment and the historical understanding;

Develop a clear understanding of the historical and contemporary state and possible future of the disciplinary areas in which he/she is working;

Command academic English at an appropriate level;

Demonstrate familiarity with information technology at an appropriate level;

Understand diversity;

Manage individual study;

Work efficiently with groups;

Present findings at an appropriate level, both orally and in writing;

Integrate information, conduct research, and contextualise aspects of language, literature and/or culture and understand what is needed for social development, with values consistent with social responsibility and the redress of disadvantage.

Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:

The University of Natal is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.

Candidates will demonstrate their ability and proficiency in each of the learning outcomes. These are assessed in an integrated manner by assignments, tutorials, oral presentations and examinations. In addition, the learner's integration of knowledge and skills will be assessed through the completion of an appropriate translation project (Postgraduate Diploma and Honours).

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

BA Honours: Translation
MA: Translation

MODERATION OPTIONS

The ETQA system for HE is not yet fully developed. Until such time as it is, procedures described under assessors criteria suffice. All assessments are second-examined by suitably qualified external examiners.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Until the HEQC establishes a registration system for assessors in the HET Band, the University of Natal assumes that, on the basis of its rigorous selection criteria for the appointment of academic staff (who also have opportunities for staff development in assessment), staff are competent to assess students on the modules they teach. This assessment is quality assured via a university system of internal moderation and external examination. External examiners are appointed for their teaching and disciplinary expertise and subject to the approval of faculty Boards. The University of Natal ruling is that 66 % of all assessments at exit level, i.e. leading to qualifications are externally examined.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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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