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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Arts in Latin 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73958  Master of Arts 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
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 
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 to make informed decisions, based on these skills: translation skills; research skills, cognitive skills. All skills at an advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin.

Foundational Competence: The learners should be able to demonstrate understanding of: analysis and interpretation of skills; language formulation and communication analysis of texts. All skills at this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin.

Reflexive Competence: The learners should demonstrate the following abilities: innovative and creative thinking, reflective thinking. All skills on this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin. 

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 made according to the Faculty's prescriptions and guidelines.

Potential learners who want to be credited for prior learning and/or experience for a particular module or modules, need to apply (in writing) to the Departmental Chairperson, of the department offering the module or modules the learners wish to be credited for, clearly stating the title(s) of the module or modules they want to be credited for, as well as the basis on which they believe 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 be to the detriment of the potential learner, and that his/her chance 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 Latin, NQF Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours: Latin Literature, NQF Level 8.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Diploma: Latin, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Reflective skills: Learners should be able to reflect on text/process of problem-solving. All skills at this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin.
    2. Solve text critical problems, also in the form of research articles, based on relevant knowledge/theories. All skills at this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin.
    3. Work with other postgraduate learners and lecturers in Latin in order to promote research seminars. All skills at this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin.
    4. Do basic and medium research work based on knowledge of research methodology, including the fields of Latin linguistics, philosophy and culture. Reflect on the success of research. All skills at this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin.
    5. Read Latin at an advanced level. All skills at this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin.
    6. Reveal a sound knowledge of specialized literature and the skills to find and use such literature. All skills at this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin.
    7. Acquired a sound sensitivity in the fields of Latin aesthetics and culture. All skills at this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin.
    8. Learners' knowledge of Roman democracy (and its evolution) will strengthen their responsibilities as a citizen even more.
    9. Display their knowledge in the field of Latin language effectively and appropriately. All skills at this advanced level should demonstrate growth and continuous progression in the field of Latin. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Will the learner display-at an advanced level - a sound knowledge of handling text critical problems? Will he be able to analyse, translate, discuss such a text at an advanced level?
    2. Is the learner able to communicate effectively with others, in a written and/or oral manner, at an advanced level in the field of Latin?
    3. Will the learner have acquired teamwork skills at an advanced level in order to research seminars?
    4. Have the skills to write (a) research article(s) in an appropriate way at an advanced level?
    5. Display a sound translation technique at an advanced level?
    6. Reveal a detailed knowledge of specialized literature at an advanced level?
    7. Display a sound aesthetic sensitivity at an advanced level?
    8. Have knowledge and experience to become a better citizen?
    9. Display sound language skills in the field of ancient Latin at an advanced level?

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented.

    Essays, seminars, translation exercises, 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 final assessment of the research dissertation.
    Or
    Two written exams (in June, November of January) and an assessment of the mini-dissertation. 

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

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

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Latin, NQF Level 10.
  • Doctor of Literature: Latin, 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 
    This MA wtih 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 MA. 

    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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