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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Arts: Afrikaans: Research

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
4591	Master of Arts: Afrikaans: Research
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
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		Language
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	256	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 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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with

Applied competence
Providing practical competence

Through the master's dissertation, in which the qualification finally culminates, a qualifying learner would show evidence of independent and original scientific work. Qualifying learners would also display competence in the application of related research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication of the research process and findings.

As a result of the possibility to specialize in either linguistics or literature, the aim of this qualification differs for each of these major fields of study. In both cases, the aim is to develop the intellectual and practical skills of the learner. Applied competence in especially the following ways will be demonstrated:

*in critical thinking;
*analytical skills;
*problem solving;
*scientific attitude; and
*the ability to formulate accurately in scholarly language

The qualification also prepares a learner for independent research. The qualifications enables learners to identify study problems and find solutions, using their acquired research skills.

Benefits to the learners
Providing benefits to the learner

Development of critical reading, writing, thinking, listening and literary skills. The ability to formulate clearly and to be able to provide solutions to problems after careful analysis. Develop the ability to work independently. Creativity is stimulated. As various companies have indicated these skills are the most sought after skills in employees, the qualification improves employability and marketability.

The study of linguistics and literary texts as cultural products improves the learner's understanding of the different cultures and the learner develops an awareness of his/her own attitudes, norms and prejudices. This leads to a better understanding of the multicultural society we live in with the result that the learners will be more tolerant and capable of functioning better in a multicultural situation.
The qualification adds significant value to the qualifying learner in terms of the:

*personal construction of a well-founded knowledge framework within the field of research, but particularly with regard to the subject discipline;
*development of an advanced set of skills with reference to scientific research on problems of an original nature;
*fostering of a fundamental scientific and critical scientific and critical research attitude;
*inherent fixation of scientific and academic values, like objectivity, structure, reliability, validity, accuracy, coherence, logic and ethical obedience;
*enhancement of marketability and employability within discipline related fields;
*provision of status with regard to obtaining the right to be called "doctor" (in the scientific sense); and
*creation of opportunities to register formally with scientific and professional associations and bodies within or related to the subject discipline, eventually exposing the qualifying learner to the international community of the subject specialists.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Applied competence in especially the following ways, will be demonstrated: in critical thinking, analytical skills, problem solving, scientific attitude and the ability to formulate accurately in scholarly language

The learner should have obtained a BA Honours as formal qualification. The focus of the qualification may be either linguistic or literary by nature. Credits that the learner acquires here are a minimum of 128 at the NQF level.

Recognition of prior learning:
In line with University policy, which entails the following procedures:

The Dean of the faculty of Arts is in overall control of the procedure.

Applications must be in writing.

A certain amount is payable for the assessment of the application.

The application is being assessed according to a procedure according to criteria set by the Faculty Council (Arts) and which include the following:
An RPL faculty committee assesses the application - under the chairmanship of the Dean and in accordance with the RAU's policy document on RPL.
Relevant experts are part of this committee.

Successful applicants will gain access, or receive advanced placing or recognised status.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Outcome 1
Problem-solving skills

Outcome 2
self-responsibility

Outcome 3
Research skills

Outcome 4
Communication skills

Outcome 5
Macro-environment

Outcome 6
Learning skills

Outcome 7
Cultural and aesthetic understanding

Outcome 8
Citizenships

Outcome 9
Entrepreneurship

Outcome 10
Employment seeking skills

Outcome 11
Team ship

Outcome 12

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Does the learner prove that he/she can find solutions to the research problem through the research process and communicate these solutions by means of a dissertation?

2. Does the learner display and demonstrate self-responsibility by writing and defending research results?

3. Does the learner demonstrate research skills through the research process?

4. Does the learner aptly describe and explain the research procedure, and write coherently and clearly in the dissertation?
Does the learner display an ability to defend his/her research verbally in contact sessions with the supervisor?

5. Does the learner show understanding of the macro-environment in the dissertation?

6. Does the learner display in the dissertation that the scientific theory and methodology are being understood?

7. Does the learners show cultural and an aesthetic sensitivity to cultures and also the ability to interpret cultures as the maps of meaning through which the world is made intelligible?

8. Does the leaner prove that he/she is able to reflect on the South African society in a responsible way by making use of a specific cultural point of entry?

9. Does the learner demonstrate in the dissertation that new viewpoints and insights have been achieved?

10. Does the learner demonstrate that he/she can market him-/herself?

11. Does the learner co-operate and work together with his/her supervisor?

12. Does the learner demonstrate the use of technology for research and communication in his/her dissertation?

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Consultations with supervisor/(s) to assess progress.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done.
The dissertation, as a comprehensive research report, is examined as the end product of the study. It needs to be accompanied by an article on the research, ready for publication.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Access to qualifications on a lower level:
Articulation is accomplished with a B.A. Hons (majoring in Afrikaans literature or linguistics).

Access to qualifications on the same level:
Other diplomas, certificates or degrees at level 7.

Access to qualifications on a higher level:
Having obtained this qualification, the learner will be in a position to continue with a doctorate in Afrikaans linguistics or literature.

MODERATION OPTIONS

What external examination process will be implemented?
An external examiner will be appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts on recommendation by the Department of Afrikaans.

How many external examiners/moderators will be appointed for this qualification and from which type of institution or professional body will they typical be?
Appointment of one external examiner for an MA. An external examiner should have a Master's degree in Afrikaans or Linguistics or Literary Theory and should be from another higher education institution. An external examiner could also be a person with a level 8 qualification from another institution practising his or her field of study.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Criteria regarding formal qualifications which assessors should have:
MA in Afrikaans or Linguistics and Literary Theory

Criteria regarding job or learning area experience:
Proven research record and/or experience in the field.

Criteria regarding or exposure to assessment:
A person with a proven research record (at level 8) and /or experience in the field may be suited to be an assessor in spite of lack of experience or exposure to assessment. In such a case it is recommended that at least one of the external examiners should have experience of assessment.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

This is an old qualification that was recoded in june 1998.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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