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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in German 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73731  Bachelor of Arts Honours in German 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
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

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the ability to acquire, assess, analyse and interpret German linguistic and literacy information and principles. The learners must be able to communicate and function in a German-speaking environment and to communicate scientific findings in German, both orally and in writing, on a level appropriate for German as a foreign language.

The learners must be able to translate from German into English/Afrikaans (only German speaking learners would translate into German). Learners must be able apply their knowledge of linguistic and literacy principles independently and responsibly by using these in new contexts. The learners must be able to reflect on and apply the principles acquired. The learners must demonstrate cultural awareness by being able to link their studies to other languages and cultures. The learners must also be able to analyse literacy works and evaluate them in their literary and cultural context. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:
All potential learners who are not in possession of a Bachelor of Arts degree with German as a major subject need to provide proof of an equivalent qualification. Those who claim that they have achieved relevant prior learning which should give them access to the qualification need to apply to the Faculty of Arts for recognition of prior learning.

Potential learners who want to be credited for prior learning and/or experience for a particular module or modules, need to apply in writing to the Departmental Chairperson of the department offering the module or modules the student wish to be credited for, clearly stating the title(s) of the module or modules they want to be credited for as well as the basis on which they believe the accreditation should be granted.

The principles of RPL are subscribed to and will be implemented in a flexible manner. The principle of flexible and open access will, however, be offset against the provision that this is not the detriment of the potential student and that his/her chances to succeed must be reasonable.

The Committee will assess learners' competencies in order to determine whether they are eligible for a) access to, b) advanced placement in, or c) recognition of status for this qualification.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Arts in German, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify and solve problems relating to German life, literature and language, using the German language at an appropriate level, as well as demonstrate the ability to reflect on German history and society as it is manifested in German literature through the ages.

    2. Work independently, taking responsibility for their own development and completing tasks satisfactorily and in good time.

    3. Collect, analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information of a linguistic or literary nature, applying it to the literary works that they study.

    4. Communicate in German at a high level, being able to present scientific findings in German, both orally and in writing.

    5. Demonstrate the ability to link their studies in German to other languages and cultures.

    6. Develop learning strategies appropriate for language acquisition as well as literary criticism.

    7. Demonstrate an awareness of cultural differences between South Africa and German speaking countries by analysing literary works and evaluating them in their cultural, historical and literary contexts.

    8. Demonstrate their ability to communicate in German at an acceptable level so that they may represent South Africa in German speaking contexts. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria applies across the Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Demonstrate problem solving skills and reflective competence by answering questions, both orally and in writing, related to the field of study.

    2. Complete assignments satisfactorily and timeously and come to lectures prepared.

    3. Collect, analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information when preparing a paper on literary and/or linguistic topics.

    4. Communicate in German at an appropriate level, and present scientific findings in German, both orally and in writing.

    5. Demonstrate the ability to link their studies in German to other languages and cultures.

    6. Exhibit skills in language acquisition by communicating effectively in the target language and improving their ability.

    7. Communicate effectively across cultural barriers and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in dealing with the art and culture of German speaking countries.

    8. Interact with German speaking people (informal assessment at conferences and other occasions where the learners come into contact with German speaking people).

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Learner's present one seminar paper each for three of the four modules. The formative assessment of the research essay consists of informal discussions with the lecturer as the research progresses.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of one three-hour paper per module written at the end of the year. The written research paper on an author/genre of the learner's choice is handed in at the end of the year. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelors of Arts Honours, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Arts in German, Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    One external examiner from a reputable South African university who has experience in assessment at university level will be appointed. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Assessors should have at least an MA in German. They should have experience in teaching and assessing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in German at a university. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    This is an old qualification that has been recorded in June. This BA Honours with endorsement qualification is registered as a separate qualification only with SAQA. At the Department of Education it is not registered separately, but it is included in the registration of the generic BA. 

    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.
     
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    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 Johannesburg 


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