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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Literature and Philosophy: African Languages

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
73864	Doctor of Literature and Philosophy: African Languages
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
Doctoral Degree	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Language
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	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
4783	Doctor of Literature and Philosophy: African Languages	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	360	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96969	Doctor of Philosophy	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

1. The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with:

* The specialist skills to select, analyse and synthesize sources and write a thesis that constitutes a unique contribution to the subject knowledge in the particular field of research;

* The skills to acquire, apply and reflect on specialist linguistic and/or literary theory relevant to the African languages;

* The ability to compile a specialist cohesive report on a selected topic on the field of linguistics or literary study;

* The necessary skills to scrutinize, synthesize and apply the specialist learnt linguistic principles to language data from the African language of specialization;

* With the necessary skills to scrutinize, synthesize and apply the specialist learnt principles of literary analysis to any literary text from the African language of specialization;

* With the necessary skills to conduct specialist field work in the language or literature of specialization.

* The necessary skills to apply specialist strategic and analytical thinking skills.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The competencies of this programme entail:

* Equipping the competent learner to select, analyse and synthesize sources and write a thesis that constitutes a unique contribution to the advanced subject knowledge in the particular field of research

* Enabling the competent learner to acquire, apply and reflect on advanced linguistic and/or literary theory relevant to the African languages

* Enabling the competent learner to compile a cohesive report on a selected topic in the field of linguistic or literary study

* Equipping the competent learner with the necessary skills to scrutinize and apply the learnt linguistic principles to language data from the African language of specialization

* Equipping the competent learner with necessary advanced skills to scrutinize, synthesize and apply the learnt advanced principles of literary analysis to any literary text from the African language specialization

* Equipping the competent learner with the necessary advanced skills to conduct field-work in the language or literature of specialization

* Equipping the competent learner with the necessary advanced skills to apply strategic and analytical thinking skills

2. An MA degree (NQF level 8) with a minimum of 256 credits at level 8 specialising in an African (Bantu) language is a prerequisite.

The learner will acquire the following competences:

* Scientific research skills;
* Critical reasoning;
* Problem solving skills
* Analysis;
* Evaluation and synthesizing of conflicting ideas;
* Effective communication and reporting;
* Making an advanced and unique contribution to the subject knowledge.

3. Recognition of prior learning

A prospective learner who does not meet the general requirements for admission to this programme may apply for admission in terms of the general principles and procedures pertaining to the recognition of prior learning at RAU. The procedures pertaining to RPL entail the following:

* The Dean of the Faculty of Arts is co-ordinates the application for RPL.
* Applications must be forwarded in writing.
* A specific amount is payable for the assessment of the application.
* The application is assessed according to criteria determined by the Board of Faculty of the Arts and includes the following:

The RPL Faculty committee assesses the application under the chairmanship of the Dean in accordance with RAU's policy document on RPL.

Relevant subject experts are co-opted onto the committee.
* 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.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Identify, analyse and reflect on linguistic and literary problems utilizing appropriate general and language specific theoretical frameworks of the sub-discipline and make a unique contribution to the body of knowledge in this field

2. Work as members of the group to solve particular advanced problems and develop certain problem-solving strategies within the discipline

3. Manage time and resources effectively

4. Achieve sustained personal, academic, occupational and professional growth through continuous advanced study and research in the fields of linguistics and/or literature as well as be able to organise, analyse and evaluate critically using the relevant methodologies underpinning this discipline

5. Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in compliance to the requirements of a thesis

6. Be technologically competent with regard to the technological requirements of the sub-discipline and develop a responsibility regarding the environment in which they function

7. Develop a broad vision regarding the relevance of the acquired knowledge

8. Master a variety of learning strategies that are applicable to the particular sub-field of study

9. Develop a responsibility to the community in the sense that reflexive problem-solving strategies can be devised and applied within the community

10. Be sensitive to the composition of the broader community and the aesthetic wealth that is connected thereto by demonstrating sensitivity to linguistic, literary and cultural diversity

11. Identify and explore occupational employment opportunities and utilize entrepreneurial opportunities that may present themselves within their career

12. Develop competencies that will enable them to be innovative within a society

Practice orientated competency:
As regards practice this qualification provides:

* 0utcomes that enable the learner to have a holistic and reflexive approach regarding the principles and methodology of linguistic and/or literary analysis;
* Outcomes that prepare the learner for an advanced career in the teaching profession or the field of a language practitioner;
* Outcomes that will enable the learner to do postdoctoral research in this field;
* Outcomes that are relevant to a wide variety of professions in order to handle a large number of taxing problems (the emphasis on language competencies also attributes to versatility in practice)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner can:/Does the learner:

1. Demonstrate his/her ability to identify, analyse and reflect on linguistic and/or literary problems utilising the appropriate theories and frameworks

2. Demonstrate his/her advanced communication skills by convincing and persuading his/her peers/lectures of his/her particular point of view taking other peoples convictions into consideration

3. Demonstrate his/her ability to adhere to schedules in terms of appointments and submission of chapters and furthermore find and utilise sources correctly

4. Demonstrate his/her ability to collect and analyse data appropriately and write a scientific report evaluating and synthesising various approaches/theories

5. Demonstrate his/her ability to use communicative skills that apply to the particular context

6. Demonstrate his/her ability to utilise the available technology and strategies based on theoretical foundations and show sensitivity towards the environment and the health of others

7. Demonstrate his/her ability to link the acquired knowledge to other spheres of life

8. Demonstrate his/her ability to explore different learning/research strategies that are strongly associated with different personality traits such a divergence, assimilation, convergence and accommodation

9. Demonstrate his/her ability to be responsible towards society and implement problem solving strategies in addressing societal problems

10. Demonstrate his/her sensitivity towards the diversity in the community by interacting responsibly, ethically and supportively

11. Demonstrate his/her ability to explore employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that may present themselves in his/her career

12. Demonstrate his/her ability to be innovative and creative in terms of the application of the acquired cognitive and practical skills

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

Constructive feedback and discussions on the submitted work will constitute the major form of formative assessment.
A doctoral committee will meet with doctoral candidates to render assistance where necessary.
The learner also has to offer seminars on the selected topic to the staff of the department and fellow postgraduate learners.
The learner, furthermore, has to prepare and submit an article for submission to an accredited journal on a selected topic from the field of research covered in the thesis.

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 doctoral examination and the thesis will constitute summative assessment.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level

Candidates who have completed modules in an MA in African Languages course at other South African universities will be granted credit.

2. Access to qualifications on the same level

Graduates may continue with their doctoral studies at another university if they so wish.

3. Access to qualifications on a higher level

A successful candidate may continue with another doctoral qualification or with postdoctoral studies after the completion of this qualification.

MODERATION OPTIONS

1. What external examination process will be implemented?

External examiners are appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts on the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department to examine the thesis upon submission.

2. How many external examiners/moderators will be appointed for this qualification and from which type of institutions or professional bodies will they typically be?

At least two external examiners who are lecturers (or former lecturers) from a higher education institution, with subject expertise in the academic field covered by the particular thesis will be appointed to assess the thesis.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

1. Criteria regarding formal qualifications that the assessors should have

Only lecturers from other higher education institutions with a doctoral qualification who are experts in the field of African languages (in the particular field of the research topic selected by the candidate) will be appointed as external examiners for the thesis.

2. Criteria regarding job or learning area experience

Only a person who is or has been a lecturer in African languages at a higher education institution and who has obtained a qualification at doctoral level will be appointed as an external examiner.

3. Criteria regarding experience of or exposure to assessment

An external examiner must have gained experience as an examiner at a higher education institution and must be familiar with the particular field of research before he/she can be appointed as an external examiner for the thesis.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

This D Litt et Phil 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 D Litt et Phil.

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:

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1.	University of Johannesburg