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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Arts Honours: Afrikaans

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
4597	Bachelor of Arts Honours: Afrikaans
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			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	160	Level 7	NQF Level 08	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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
73718	Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans	Level 7	NQF Level 08	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to develop the learner's applied competence in more advanced conceptualisation, critical reasoning, problem solving and processes of analysis and evaluation pertaining to the structure, usage and spread of the Afrikaans language, in historical context, and Afrikaans literature in its major genres and pertaining to Dutch literature by way of comparison to Afrikaans.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The learner should be able to apply linguistic and literary insights to the comprehension and assessment of literary and non-literary texts, to obtain new information on language structure and its uses, and the meaning of literary texts and their relationship to current social problems. The learner should be able to partake in creative writing, to translate texts into Afrikaans and to edit Afrikaans texts.

To enrol for this qualification, prospective learners should be in possession of a BA degree in Afrikaans (and Dutch) from a South African university, be able to read and interpret Afrikaans in all its registers and to have a basic knowledge of the linguistic structure of the language as well as being familiar with key literary texts and their underlying interpretive principles.

Recognition of prior learning

Prospective learners in possession of a BA degree at level 6 plus a minimum of 360 credits in Afrikaans (and Dutch) as major from a South African university will be admitted to the course. Such learners will possess a basic knowledge of the linguistic structure of Afrikaans and Afrikaans literature.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. evaluate and apply a literary or linguistic hypothesis.

2. extract linguistic or literary data from textual or other contexts.

3. relate theoretical analysis to data in a meaningful way or analyse raw data de novo.

4. reconcile conflicting view points or data in a meaningful synthesis.

5. formulate clearly, systematically, to the point and accurately.

6. critically evaluate literary works, as well as literary and linguistic points of view.

7. appreciate a literary work of art aesthetically and in relation to its intended readership or audience.

8. demonstrate a passive knowledge of an older or other language form than modern Afrikaans through translation or explicit exposition.

9. edit text according to current norms.

10. demonstrate a high level command of Afrikaans as written and spoken language.

11. distinguish between and characterize varieties of Afrikaans and place them in their appropriate social and geographical settings.

12. use the language creatively in literary production.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The can:/ Does the learner:

1. display a thorough knowledge of, and evaluate and reflect on, literary or linguistic hypothesis.

2. display a thorough knowledge of the corpus approach in linguistics and the textual approach in literature, extract linguistic or literary data from corpora and texts, and reflect on the process.

3. display a thorough knowledge of the relationship between data and theory, relate theoretical analysis to data in a meaningful way or analyse raw data de novo, and reflect on the process.

4. display a thorough knowledge of what constitutes conflicting view points or data, reconcile such view points or data in a meaningful synthesis, and reflect on the process.

5. display a thorough knowledge of what constitutes clear, systematic, relevant and accurate formulation, apply this kind of formulation in verbal or written communication and reflect on the process.

6. critically evaluate literary works, as well as literary and linguistic points of view, apply this evaluation in linguistic or literary analysis, and reflect on the process.

7. display a thorough knowledge of literary appreciation, appreciate a literary work of art aesthetically and in relation to its intended readership or audience and reflect on the process.

8. display a thorough passive knowledge of an older or other language form than modern Afrikaans, apply this knowledge by the way of translation or explicit exposition, and reflect on the process.

9. display a thorough knowledge of text editing, edit a text according to current norms and reflect on the process.

10. display a thorough knowledge of the Afrikaans language, demonstrate a high level command of Afrikaans as written and spoken language and reflect on the process.

11. display a thorough knowledge of the various varieties of Afrikaans, place them in their appropriate social and geographical settings and reflect on the process of language differentiation.

12. display a thorough knowledge of the creative use of language, apply this knowledge in literary production and reflect on the process.

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

Formative assessment is done by means of assignments, essays or semester tests or a combination of these, in all modules except Kreatiewe Afrikaans, where creative writing, translation or text editing is required.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a written examination of three hours after each sequence of an A and a B module, except in the case of Kreatiewe Afrikaans, where a portfolio of creative writing, translation or edited texts is required at the end of Module B.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Access to qualifications at a lower level:

Articulation is possible with a Further Education Certificate (FEC), NQF level 4, or an equivalent qualification.

Access to qualifications at the same level:

Learners who are (or have been) registered for this (or a related) qualification at another tertiary institution will be allowed, with the permission of the Dean of Arts, to enter midstream, given that the rules of access have been complied with.

Access to qualifications at a higher level:

Students who have successfully completed the honours course may continue to a coursework master's degree or full dissertation.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Use of one external examiner per examination paper for final examination and portfolio.

One external examiner will be appointed for each examination paper, except in the case of modules that may require the expertise of more than one examiner. External examiners will always be drawn from the ranks of experienced staff with at least an MA degree from other universities, except in the case of Kreatiewe Afrikaans, where experienced persons in the relevant practical fields may be selected.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

An assessor should at least have an Honours degree, but preferably a higher degree in an appropriate field of study, except in the case of Kreatiewe Afrikaans, where considerable practical career experience may be decisive.

An assessor should be proficient in the subject matter of the learning area in which he/she is assessing and have good interpersonal skills.

An assessor needs to have prior assessment experience in the field of Afrikaans at a tertiary education level.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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