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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in English Language and Comparative Literature 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17455  Bachelor of Arts Honours in English Language and Comparative Literature 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
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 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Language 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
  • To provide learner with a Post-Graduate knowledge of a range of texts in comparative literature with special emphasis on African and Southern African texts.
  • Applied competences in critical analysis and the application of critical theory.
  • To provide a centre of awareness in the Eastern Cape for insight and discussion of a range of diversely culturally based texts.
  • To prepare students for the qualification Master of Arts (MA) in Pan African letters. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):.
    The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

    Entry requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature, Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learner on completion of this qualification will:

    1 Write and deliver critical seminar papers and thus be equipped for engagement in wider critical discourse

    2 Have gained a wide comparative knowledge of various literary genres across national and cultural boundaries

    3 Be able to carry out independent and self-motivate research that will allow entry to the MA programme

    4 Demonstrate clear analytical skills (in competent prose style, where written) of major texts

    5 Demonstrate the ability to creatively interact with lecturing staff and other learners in group discussions 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The learner on completion of this qualification will:
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Fellow learners and lecturing staff will have to be persuaded of the soundness of both preparation and delivery of such papers.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Learners will be able to demonstrate in writing and in discussion that they understand the various potentials and conventions of the main forms of writing as these been explored and revealed in a range of cultural traditions.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Fellow learners and lecturing staff must be convinced that the research habits underlying the learner's written and verbal discourses are disciplined, appropriate to specific tasks, creative and valuably self-directed.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Learners will be able to discuss texts using various methodological approaches so as to exhibit multi-perspective insights into texts they are studying. Their analytical skills must include the obvious capacity for self-critical thinking, which will be present in all forms of discourse.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Learners must show the ability to collaborate with others towards establishing progressively more holistic agreements regarding the issues under examination and their meanings in relation and learning.


    Integrated Assessment:
  • Formative assessment of oral presentations, written papers, and contributions to seminars and panel discussions.
  • Summative assessment by way of a final written examination covering each module.

    The grade mark is calculated giving proper consideration to both modes of assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in English, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in English Literature, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Arts in English Literature, Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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 Fort Hare 


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