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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Arts in French 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73952  Master of Arts in French 
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

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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 
Purpose and Rationale of the qualification.
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with:
  • Advanced mastery of French, combined with the cultural knowledge and intercultural skills needed for successful communication, to enable the learner to add high-level person power to careers in which an in-depth knowledge of French is required;
  • Multicultural skills learnt through language and literature-related study of and in French, which provide an increased flexibility, sensitivity and understanding for South Africa's multicultural society;
  • Advanced competence in the application of related research methodology to an aspect of the French language and culture, as well as the increased ability to reflect on the applications made;
  • Advanced competence in proper written and/or oral French of the research process and findings as applied to an aspect of the French language and culture, as well as an increased ability to reflect on the communication made;
  • Advanced competence in communication and application of ongoing work and research as applied to an aspect of the French language and culture, as well as an increased competence to reflect on these processes. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

    To enrol for this qualification, potential learners need to demonstrate the following competencies:

    a) Mastery of modern French, combined with the cultural knowledge and intercultural skills needed for successful non-mother-tongue communication.
    b) Research skills to enable learners to find and interpret information independently for research projects and construct well-founded logical arguments.
    c) Communication skills (both spoken and written) in modern French
    d) Translation skills both into and from modern French which include the mastery of a limited number of theories of translation and the ability to apply them to a variety of texts.
    e) Sufficient knowledge of literary theory to identify important issues relevant to the field and the ability to identity ad discuss specific applications of theoretical trends
    f) A thorough general knowledge of French literary eras and trends

    Potential learners should possess an Honours Degree in French, or it's equivalent, i.e. 520 Credits on Level 7 of the NQF.

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    All potential learners who do not have an Honour Degree on French need to provide proof of an equivalent qualification. Those who claim that they have achieved relevant prior learning which should give them access to the qualification me need to apply to the Accreditation Committee of the Faculty of Arts for Recognition of Prior Learning.

    The principle of RPL are subscribed to ant will be implemented flexibly. The principle of flexible and open access will, however, be offset against the provision that this is not to be 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 Honours in French, NQF Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours: French Literature, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Learners should be able to:

    1. Demonstrate superior knowledge and ability in applying the theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of the French language and culture and reflect on the application made.
    2. Plan and conduct high-level research independently in the field of the French language and culture, including the gathering, synthesis and interpretation of information on subjects relating to this field. Research should be conducted correctly and honestly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and learners must be able to reflect on the research undertaken.
    3. Communicate clearly, effectively and accurately in French, both orally and in writing, on a high scientific level and reflect upon the communication made.
    4. Demonstrate a high-level theoretical and practical macro vision of the importance of the French language as one of the ten most spoken languages in the world and as the official language of 22 African countries.
    5. Display a cultural and aesthetic sensitivity in the field of the French language and culture, which for most of our learners is a foreign language and therefore also encourages the development of a cross-cultural sensitivity.
    6. Utilise the appropriate technology (computer, word banks) for language practitioners efficiently.
    7. Participate effectively in group situations with a clear focus on their clients;
    8. Make use of opportunities effectively and responsibly in the field of research on the French language and culture and accept the responsibility for their own activities in this field.
    9. Explore efficient high-level learning and research strategies in order to acquire sufficient knowledge in the field of the French language and culture.
    10. Promote responsible citizenship through the intelligent mastery of discourse and to reflect critically on the use thereof;
    11. Acquire employment-seeking skills for entry into professional bodies at senior levels where knowledge of the French language and culture is needed.
    12. Organise their activities, demonstrate the requisite theoretical and research skills, assess their strengths and weaknesses and also demonstrate organisational skills. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Do the learners demonstrate superior knowledge and ability to identify, think through and solve problems in the field of the French language and culture by applying relevant theoretical principles? Can they reflect on the application made?
    2. Are the learners able to plan and carry out research independently in the field of the French language and culture, including the gathering synthesis and interpretation of information or subjects relating to this field? Are learners able to conduct research honestly and correctly by using the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken?
    3. Can learners communicate effectively, clearly and accurately in French, orally and in writing on a high scientific level? Can they reflect upon the communication made?
    4. Have learners developed a micro vision of the importance of French as an African and international language?
    5. Do learners display a cultural and aesthetic sensitivity in the field of the French language and culture, as well as a cross-cultural sensitivity?
    6. Can the learners utilise appropriate technology (computer, wordbanks etc) for language practitioners efficiently?
    7. Can learners participate effectively in group situations, with a clear focus on their on their clients?
    8. Are the learners able to make use of opportunities effectively and responsibly in the field of research on the French language and culture and accept responsibility for their own activities in this field
    9. Are the learners able to explore different efficient high-level learning and research strategies to acquire sufficient knowledge in the field of the French language and culture
    10. Are the learners able to promote responsible citizenship through the intelligent mastery of discourse and can they reflect critically on the use thereof?
    11. Do the learners demonstrate acceptable employment-seeking skills for the entry into professional bodies at senior levels where knowledge of the French language and culture is needed?
    12. Are the learners able to organise their activities, to demonstrate the requisite theoretical and research skills, to assess their strengths and weaknesses organisational skills?


    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented;

    The learner presents one or more seminars to the Department and other experts gathered to check, control and mentor methodology, ideas and formulation.
    Regular meetings for critical discussions of the text of the dissertation with the supervisor ensure that assessment and control are continuous.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

    The learner has to submit a dissertation that will be examined by the supervisor. Every Master's student must submit an article that is ready for publication. Actual acceptance of the article is not a condition for receiving the Degree. The learner must also present a formal seminar on his/her research findings. The dissertation will also be examined by a suitably qualified external examiner from a reputable higher education institution. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Arts: French Literature, NQF, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in French, NQF 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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