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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Arts Honours: Classics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
21464	Bachelor of Arts Honours: Classics
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 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Literature
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

This Honours programme is the first year of postgraduate study in Classics (Latin and Greek language and literature). It is designed to provide the opportunity for further intensive study in Classics and training in concepts and research methods designed to equip the candidate with the skills necessary either for employment in educational and cultural fields or for further study at Masters and Doctoral level in Classics or a related subject area.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Minimum Entrance Requirements

A Degree of Bachelor or its equivalent with a better than average pass in the major in the discipline or a cognate discipline.

1. Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification
2. First degree, BA

Recognition of prior learning (e.g. Work or field experience (if applicable)

Non-graduates who have shown by examination or publication or a record of appropriate training that they have reached a level in the subject or a cognate subject equivalent to a bachelors degree may be permitted to register for the degree.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

(a) The BA (Hons) graduate in Classics is competent to:

(i) Understand and interpret literary and other texts within this area of specialisation;
(ii) Design and conduct research in this 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 independent study

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

The BA (Hons) graduates Classics is competent to:

(i) Articulate his or her understanding of Greek and Latin literature and language at a high level of abstraction.
(ii) Independently apply discipline-based knowledge and practises to an understanding of conceptual and practical problems
(iii) Design and conduct research utilising the methods of the discipline.
(iv) Apply the theory and research methods of the discipline to the development of research questions.
(v) Produce practical, theoretical and research communications that draw on a range of information bases.
(vi) Bring a critical understanding to bear on the social, political, economic and historical forces which shaped the ancient world and shape modern society;
(vii) Make rational choices as a citizen, being able to decode and assess the rhetorical and cultural devices through which assorted discourses mould consciousness.

(c) Specific Outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated)

The Honours graduate in African Languages & Literature is able to:
(i) Formulate a sophisticated linguistic/literary argument drawing on appropriate theory and research:
(ii) Produce critiques of literary/linguistic theory and research;
(iii) Evaluate the quality of linguistic/literacy research;
(iv) Design a research project to answer literary/linguistic questions;
(v) Utilise advanced methods to address research questions;
(vi) Use computer-based bibliographical packages to conduct advanced analyses.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1) The achievement of these outcomes is assessed in the integrated assessment of the programme.

Assessments include papers on theoretical and literacy approaches to African Languages texts, and research projects; and exercises in translating texts in a variety of registers and genres.

Formative assessment includes the preparation of extended papers written under supervision and assessment of ability to articulate issues orally.

Summative assessments mainly take the form of the extended research essay which incorporates the results of the literature review, formulation of a research proposal and pilot projects report

Integrated assessment

The integrated assessment of an BA Honours graduate in Classics includes measurement of foundational, practical and reflective competencies taught through the formative course work components of the programme. The student is required to complete a series of exercises which serve to integrate skills learned during the Honours year and to prepare for the MA Dissertation. In all assignments performance will be assessed on the basis of the student's ability (1) to organise ideas and facts logically and coherently; (2) to anticipate the responses and objections of an imagined reader; (3) to incorporate relevant technical data into descriptive and argumentative writing; and (4) to cite references accurately and consistently. (5) Linguistic competence.

As the summative assessment of the programme the student produces a research paper which demonstrate the capacity for independent thought and research, knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the subject and of scholarly literature. Assessment is based on criteria which include:

1) A focused literature review based on the use of a variety of text and other media which informs a potential research question.

2) The formulation of a research question and the development of research proposal based on the literature review. The proposal must specify a research design and the method/s to be applied to answer the research question.

3) The demonstration of a professional working relationship by responding to the comments of the project supervisor.

4) Execution of the research proposed and its presentation in a manner which accords with the publication conventions of the discipline.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Title(s) of related qualification(s)

1. MA in Classics by coursework
2. MA in Classics by research.
3. Interdisciplinary research & coursework masters programmes (MPhil)

This qualification serves as an entry Point to the related to the qualification(s).

Entry to 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 the 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:

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1.	University of Cape Town