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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Arts in African Languages 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73940  Master of Arts in 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
Master's Degree  Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Language 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  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 
Applied competence:
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with:
  • The ability to acquire, apply and reflect on linguistic or literary theory relevant to the African languages;
  • The necessary skills to scrutinise, synthesise and apply the learnt linguistic principles to language data from the African language of specialisation;
  • The necessary skills to scrutinise, synthesise and apply the learnt principles of literary analysis to any literary text from the African language of specialisation;
  • The necessary skills to conduct field work in the language or literature of specialisation;
  • The necessary skills to apply strategic and analytical thinking skills.

    Practice oriented competency:
    As regards practice this qualification provides:
  • Outcomes that enable the learner to have a holistic and reflexive approach regarding the principles and methodology of the teaching practice;
  • 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 learn further in this field;
  • Outcomes that are relevant to a wide variety of professions in order to handle a large number of problems (the emphasis on language competencies also attributes to versatility in practice).

    Benefits to the learners:
    This qualification adds significant value to the qualifying learner in terms of:
  • The development of a scientific attitude;
  • The development of sensitivity to linguistic communication;
  • The development of consciousness in terms of language problems in the community and the development of competencies to solve these problems;
  • a market relatedness for multi-dimensional structures in a developing society that is characterised by the diversity;
  • Accessibility to further training and study possibilities;
  • Relevant competencies in the teaching practice or occupation where language proficiency and advanced knowledge of language is essential. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning:
    A prospective learner who does not meet the general requirements for admission to this qualification may apply for admission in terms of the general principles and procedures pertaining to the Recognition of Prior Learning at the university. The procedures pertaining to RPL entail the following:
  • The Dean of the Faculty of Arts 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 the Faculty of Arts and includes the following:
    The RPL Faculty committee assesses the application under the chairmanship of the Dean in accordance with the university'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,
    Or
    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 Honours in African Languages, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learners should be able to:
    1. Identify, analyse and reflect on linguistic and literary problems utilising 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 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 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 mini-dissertation and the coursework modules;
    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 an 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 utilise entrepreneurial opportunities that may present themselves within their careers;
    12. Develop competencies that will enable them to be innovative within a society. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate his/her ability to identify, analyse and reflect linguistic and/or literary problems utilising the appropriate theories and frameworks,

    2. Demonstrate his/her communication skills by convincing and persuading his/her peers/lectures of his/her particular point of view taking other's convictions into consideration. Group projects and assignments will form part of the formative assessment;

    3. Demonstrate his/her ability to adhere to schedules in terms of class attendance appointments and submission of assignments and furthermore find and utilise sources correctly when doing assignments and preparations for contact sessions;

    4. Demonstrate his/her ability to collect and analyse data appropriately and write a scientific report evaluating and synthesizing 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.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Assignments, formative assessment tests and group projects.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the Exit Level Outcomes, will be done by means of written examinations at the end of the individual modules. The mini-dissertation is assessed by a panel of examiners. 

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

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Arts: Comparative African Languages and Literature, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in African Languages, 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 
    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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