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

Doctor of Philosophy in Latin 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73881  Doctor of Philosophy 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
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 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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
16342  Doctor of Literature and Philosophy: Latin  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
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, and demonstrate informed decisions, based on these skills, translation skills; research skills and cognitive skills. All skills at this very advanced level should demonstrate a high degree of scientific proficiency and expertise.

Foundational Competence: The learners should be able to demonstrate their understanding of analysis and interpretation of skills, language formulation and communication analysis of texts. All skills at this very advanced level should demonstrate a high degree of scientific proficiency and expertise.

Reflexive Competence: The learners should demonstrate abilities in innovative and creative (as well as reflective) thinking. All skills at this very advanced level should demonstrate a high degree of scientific proficiency and expertise. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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 given following the Faculty's prescriptions and guidelines.

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 be to the detriment of the potential learner and that his/her chances to succeed must be reasonable.

The Committee will assess learner's 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:
  • Masters of Arts in Latin, NQF Level 9. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate reflective skills. Reflect on the text/process of problem identification and solving on a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
    2. Must be able to solve critical text problems, also in the form of research articles, based on relevant knowledge/theories at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
    3. Should be able to work with other Postgraduate Latin learners and lecturers, in order to promote research seminars at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
    4. Must be able to do basic and medium research work based on his/her knowledge of research methodology, including the fields of Latin linguistics, philology and culture. Must be able to reflect on the success of his/her research at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
    5. Must be able to read and translate Latin at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
    6. Should have a sound knowledge of specialised literature (and have the skills to find and use such literature) at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
    7. Should demonstrate a sound sensitivity in the fields of Latin aesthetics and culture at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
    8. Show knowledge of Roman democracy (and its evolution) which will effectively promote his/her responsibility as a citizen, enabling him/her to reflect critically on democratic values.
    9. Effectively and appropriately display his/her knowledge in the field of Latin language, at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Does the learner:
  • Display sound knowledge of handling text critical problems. Demonstrate maturity in the field of Latin in being able to analyse, translate and discuss a text at a specialist level.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with others, in a written and/or oral manner, at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
  • Demonstrate acquisition teamwork skills at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
  • Write research article(s) in an appropriate way at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
  • Display sound translation technique at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
  • Reveal very detailed knowledge of specialised literature at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
  • Display a sound aesthetic sensitivity at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.
  • Have the knowledge and experience to become an excellent citizen.
  • Display sound language skills in the field of ancient Latin at a specialist level, demonstrating maturity in the field of Latin.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    The learner is required to present essays, seminars, presentations, as well as an article, which proves excellent research abilities.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the Exit-Level Outcomes, will be done by means of oral examination (equivalent of 2 exam papers) and thesis. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Doctor of Literature in Latin, Level 10. 
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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 
    N/A 

    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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