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

Bachelor of Arts Honours: Rhetoric Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15687  Bachelor of Arts Honours: Rhetoric Studies 
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town 
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  Environmental Relations 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  Level N/A: 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 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2022-12-31  

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 programme is designed to fill a gap in graduate education in South Africa, in terms of the study of public deliberation and democracy building. It is based on standard similar programmes that have run successfully in the United States for several decades. The programme has been conceived with the advice and counselling of prominent US scholars in the field of rhetoric ("rhetoric" is the standard term used in the US for the study of public deliberation). This programme takes cognisance of the special need in SA to develop and support practices of democratic deliberation in the citizenship and in civil society structure. It is aimed at the study and the practical development of public deliberation (political, popular, advocacy, media argumentation). 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A degree of Bachelor or its equivalent with a better than average pass in the major in the discipline or a cognate discipline.

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification

First degree: BA

Recognition of prior learning:

Non-graduates who have shown by a proven record of professional experience in political or civil deliberation. (typical case: NGO worker) over five years may be permitted to register for the degree. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
(a) The Honours graduate is competent to:

i) understand and manipulate qualitative and quantitative data within an area of specialisation.
ii) Design and conduct research in his or her area of specialisation.
iii) Produce academic papers that reflect an ability to interrogate the professional literature and engage in critical debate.
iv) Find information of professional relevance efficiently and independently
v) Use information-technology efficiently and independently;
vi) Embark on an Honours level research study under supervision.

b) General outcomes (contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skill and values of the programme)

The BSocSc (Hons) graduate is competent to:

i) articulate an understanding of an area of specialisation at a high level of abstraction;
ii) independently apply discipline-based knowledge and practices to an understanding of conceptual and practical problems;
iii) design and conduct research utilizing the methods of the discipline;
iv) apply the theory and research methods of the discipline to the development of research questions;
v) produce theoretical and research communications that draw on a range of information bases.

c) Specific outcomes, including professional outcomes contextually demonstrated:

At a level appropriate to an Honours degree, the Honours graduate in Rhetoric Studies will be:

a) familiar with historical and contemporary philosophical and theoretical issues in Rhetoric;
b) able to analyse modes of persuasion applied to specific argumentative situations;
c) able to compose deliberative speeches;
d) able to analyse critical professional literature in Rhetoric;
e) able to act as a public address consultant;
f) write research proposals; 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
(a) The learner's achievement of critical cross-field outcomes is assessed formatively during the course through a range of activities, and summatively in the capstone activity outlined under integrated assessment.

(b) The learner's achievement of general programme outcomes is assessed through a range of formative and summative assessments throughout the course, and particularly in the capstone activity outlined under integrated assessment.

(c) The outcomes are assessed as follows:
  • The completion of term papers in all competence areas listed;
  • The completion of a research project that includes the components listed under integrated assessment.

    Integrated assessment:

    The integration of skills learnt in the honours degree in Rhetoric Studies is assessed by means of the research essay which should demonstrate competence at a level appropriate to an honours degree. The criteria for assessment include the following:
  • Critical presentation of the problem of public argumentation revolving around the research topic.
  • Familiarity with and integration of the professional literature in Rhetoric Studies and applied subjects.
  • Appropriate design and execution of the research topic.
  • Use of appropriate modes of public persuasion.
  • Ability to address the ethical problems (e.g. demagogy) that might arise out of the execution of the subject-matter that is chosen for research.
  • Use of the publication and style conventions of the discipline 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s).

    1. Mphil in Rhetoric Studies
    2. Interdisciplinary research and coursework masters programmes (Mphil)

    Entry to this qualification in mid-stream:
    Not possible

    Exit from qualification in mid-stream:
    Credit is given for modules of the course completed

    Other higher education programmes which articulate with this qualification without "going back to square one:"
    Subject to the provisions of the Joint Statute, this work may be recognised by another institution in part fulfilment towards a similar degree of honours bachelor. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be used in a manner which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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.
     
    1. University of Cape Town 


    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.