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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Latin 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73744  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Latin 
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 demonstrate an ability to make informed decisions, based on these skills: translation skills; research skills; cognitive skills; designing and evaluating curricula with a Latin focus.

Foundational Competence:
The learners should be able to demonstrate an understanding of analysis and interpretation of skills; language formulation and communication; analysis of texts.

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

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:
All potential learners who claim to have achieved the entrance level of this qualification through experience need to apply to the Accreditation Committee of the Faculty of Arts. Recognition will be made according to the Faculty's prescriptions and guidelines.

A potential learner who wants to be credited for prior learning and experience for a particular module(s), needs to apply in writing to the Departmental Chairperson of the Department, offering the module or modules. The learner needs to clearly state the titles of the module(s) they want to be credited for, as well as the basis on which he/she believes 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 to the detriment of the potential learner 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
d) Access to,
e) Advanced placement in, or
f) Recognition of status for this qualification.

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

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Reflect on texts and on the process of problem solving and identification in the field of Latin Studies with full understanding and knowledge of their chosen approach.

    2. Solve text critical problems, also in the form of research articles, based on relevant knowledge of theories.

    3. Work together with other postgraduate learners and lectures in Latin in order to promote research seminars.

    4. Do basic and medium research work based on knowledge of research methodology, including the fields of Latin linguistics, philology and culture. Reflect on the success of their own research and the research of others.

    5. Read Latin on an advanced level and to communicate their knowledge and science (using visual and technical methods where necessary)

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

    7. Demonstrate sound sensitivity in the fields of Latin aesthetics.

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

    9. Display their knowledge in the field of Latin language effectively and appropriately. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Display a sound knowledge of handling text critical problems? Will he be able to analyse, translate and discuss such a text?

    2. Demonstrate an ability to solve problems and communicate with others effectively, in a written and/or oral manner, on the results of research and the knowledge of theories?

    3. Demonstrate acquisition of teamwork skills e.g. in the context of seminars?

    4. Have the skills to write (a) research article(s) in an appropriate way?

    5. Display a sound translation and communication technique?

    6. Reveal detailed knowledge of specialised literature?

    7. Display sound aesthetic sensitivity in the field of Latin studies?

    8. Have the knowledge and experience to become a better citizen?

    9. Display sound language skills in the field of ancient Latin?

    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 University's examination sessions (June, November, January). 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Latin, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Classical Culture, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation :
  • Master of Arts in Latin, NQF 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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