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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Greek 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73732  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Greek 
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:
Practical Competence: The learners should be able to demonstrate their ability in the following skills, and to demonstrate informed decisions, based on these skills: translation skills, research skills, cognitive skills, designing and evaluating curricula with a Greek focus.

Foundational Competence: The learners should be able to demonstrate understanding of: analysis and interpretation of skills; language formulation and communication (oral and written in the case of Modern Greek); analysis of texts.

Reflexive Competence: The learners should demonstrate the following abilities: innovative and creative thinking; reflective thinking in the field of Greek language, culture and literature. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:

Access to BA Hons (Greek) may be obtained by a learner who claims to have achieved the qualifications through experience. Recognition will be made according to the Faculty's prescriptions and guidelines.

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 be to 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 Theology, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Arts in Languages, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • General Bachelors of Arts with Greek as major, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Solve text critical problems, also in the form of research articles, based on relating knowledge and theories. Reflect on their own ability in problem solving and identification in the field of Greek studies, with full understanding and knowledge of their chosen approach.

    2. Solve text problems and to work with other postgraduate leaners and lecturers in Greek, in order to promote research (seminars), based on relevant knowledge of theories.

    3. Do independent research, based on relevant research methodology, and reflect on the process of their own research and the research of other researchers.

    4. Do basic and medium research work, including research in the fields of Greek linguistics, phi logy and culture (history). Reflect on the success of their own research and the research of others.

    5. Communicate orally and in writing, at an advanced level (in the case of Modern Greek), and communicate their knowledge and science by using visual and technical methods, where necessary.

    6. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of specialised literature and have the skills to find and use literature.

    7. Demonstrate a sound sensitivity in the fields of Greek aesthetics.

    8. Learners' knowledge of Greek democracy (and its evolution) should be able to strengthen their responsibilities as citizens allowing them to reflect on democratic values.

    9. Improve employment skills in the field of languages, translation and (in the case of Ancient Greek) theology.

    10. Display their knowledge in the field of Greek language and culture effectively and appropriately. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria applies across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Display a sound knowledge of handling text critical problems.
  • Communicate effectively with others, in a written and/or oral manner, on the results of research.
  • Demonstrate an ability to do independent research, and does he/she reflect appropriately on the process of research.
  • Have the skills to write (a) research article(s) in an appropriate way.
  • Display a sound translation technique.
  • Reveal a detailed knowledge of specialised literature.
  • Display a sound aesthetic sensitivity in the field of Greek studies.
  • Have knowledge and experience to become a better citizen.
  • Display sound languages skills in the field of ancient/Christian and/or Modern Greek.
  • Display his/her knowledge in the field of Greek language and culture effectively and appropriately.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Essays, seminars, translation exercises and presentations.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of four written examinations, of 3 hours each, and one research essay. Examinations will be written during the Institution's exam session (June, November, and January). 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Classical Culture, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Masters of Arts in Greek, Level 9.
  • Masters of Arts in Classical Culture, Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

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

    NOTES 
    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 is included in the registration of the generic BA Honours. 

    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. University of Johannesburg 


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