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

Master of Technology: Language Practice 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72191  Master of Technology: Language Practice 
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology 
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  120  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 0695/12  2012-07-01  2014-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31   2018-12-31  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
1391  Master of Technology: Language Practice  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  120  Complete 

This qualification is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
96836  Master of Arts in Language Practice  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  180  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation, which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Professional or B Tech degree or equivalent qualification at NQF-level 7 or 520 credits in a relevant field, of which at least 130 must be at NQF-level 7, 130 at level 6, 45 at level 5 and 15 at level 4. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation
Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly

SPECIFIED LEVEL:
Demonstrate good knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field / area of research
Demonstrate good understanding of the chosen field

Select the appropriate research method for the investigation
Apply a scientific or action method correctly in the research process
Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process

CRITICAL LEVEL:
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or oral written communication
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by making the it the underlying intension of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
  • Reflecting and exploring of a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
  • Developing of entrepreneurial opportunities
  • The exploring of education and career opportunities 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects thorough familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field

    Models, principles, theories and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research

    The use of the chosen research methodology is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research

    The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal
    The stated hypotheses, objectives or sub-problems direct the investigation
    Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information

    Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media
    Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation and the production of the dissertation
    Where applicable, the appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative data
    The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and analyses are internally valid (as well as externally, if required by the investigation)
    Language and numerical skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations

    Integrated Assessment

    Dissertation 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal: Similar and relevant Master's degrees at Higher Education institutions
    Vertical: Progress to D Tech: Language Practice or other relevant Doctoral programmes 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Current SERTEC requirements for external examiners 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Current documented SERTEC criteria for supervisors and examiners 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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. Durban University of Technology 


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