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

Master of Arts: Languages 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15870  Master of Arts: Languages 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Free State 
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  Communication Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  128  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 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 learner will have gained specialist competence in:
  • Applying theoretical linguistic and or literary principles and models in a specific language
  • Various choices of subjects from the following: Afrikaans and Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, isiZulu, Sesotho, Latin, General Linguistics, Literacy Science and the History of Classical Culture and
  • The field of language and communication for purposes of continuing with studies at NQF levels 8 and 9. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    B.A. HONS Degree in the relevant language(s) 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The planned combination of learning outcomes are integrated with critical cross-field outcomes for this qualification.

    Practical Competency

    The demonstrated ability/skill to achieve the major Skills/Applied Competency of the qualification

    Foundational Competency

    The demonstrated understanding, by the Learner, of the embedded knowledge that underpins the end result/outcomes

    Reflective Competency

    The demonstrated ability/skill to integrate or connect our performances and to reflect on, evaluate and adopt the above competencies


    The learner will be capable of:

    The candidate will have specialist capabilities of:
  • Demonstrating understanding and applying advanced, fundamental, theoretical and reflective tools in a specific language in dealing with various discourse types in that language
  • Demonstrating understanding and applying fundamental, theoretical and reflective tools in literary theory in dealing with the literature of a specific language, and
  • Demonstrating understanding and applying fundamental, theoretical and reflective tools in dealing with the constitutive dimensions of language applied to a specific language


    The learner will be able to:

    Learners will demonstrate specialist abilities in:

  • Demonstrate understanding and applying the grammar of, and advanced linguistic knowledge and skills in a particular language
  • Demonstrate understanding and applying various theoretical constructs in analysing the various generic and or contextual discourses relevant in the literature of a specific language, and in
  • Demonstrate understanding and applying various theoretical constructs in dealing with the sub-disciplines of linguistics and or literary studies in the context of a specific language 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Learners are required to demonstrate their specialist understanding and application of the fundamental, theoretical and reflective tools in either writing dissertations, or executing various assignments and successfully completing oral and written examination in the specific language selected.


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT


    Dissertations, or assignments and oral and written evaluation that are integrated with the curriculum. Both internal and external examiners are appointed for each dissertation paper. External evaluation also takes place during departmental evaluation. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical: Access to Ph.D in the language of specialisation selected for the M.A. (Languages)

    Horizontal: Articulate to any other M.A. degree. Limited recognition of some courses completed in M.A. (Languages) 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • A system of external peer review and evaluation of departments including evaluation of the standards and assessment practices for Department
  • Qualifications: The minimum academic and workplace experience requirements at a level above the level of moderation
  • Appropriate professional criteria will be drafted in the case of workplace assessment
  • Mentorship: All junior and new members of staff are mentored by senior members as they work together in teams. All assessment done by external assessors is quality controlled by internal staff.
  • Any moderation criteria as determined by the ETQA
  • All examinations will be internally moderated
  • Dissertations will be assessed internally as well as externally 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The academic staff of the University of the Free State complies with standards set by Senate and will exercise their assessment within the approved quality assurance system of the university. Assessors will also meet all criteria as stipulated by the relevant ETQA.

    Assessors are:
  • Subject matter specialists
  • Registered with the awarding body
  • Accredited by the awarding body after achieving competency against Unit Standards of competency for Assessors 
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    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 the Free State 


    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.