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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Arts Honours: Classical Civilisation

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
81016	Bachelor of Arts Honours: Classical Civilisation
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		Environmental Relations
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	128	Level 7	NQF Level 08	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
15105	Bachelor of Arts Honours: Classical Civilisation	Level 7	NQF Level 08	128	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
97056	Bachelor of Arts Honours in Classics	Not Applicable	NQF Level 08	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Classics are an academic discipline promotes recognition of the interconnectedness of human culture. It emphasises the need to adopt a wide variety of learning and research strategies across established disciplinary boundaries to build up as complete a picture as possible when not all the relevant material is extant. The skills and perceptions acquired through the study of Classics are widely applicable in all employment categories, particularly in those related to human interaction. The study of the many aspects of ancient culture that have contributed markedly and directly to western culture enables South Africans to participate fully in the international arena on an equal footing with educated citizens of other western style nations.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Postgraduate - Honours An appropriate Bachelors degree. Entry is also possible through University of Natal's Rule 33 for postgraduate study.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

N

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Demonstrate an ability to make connections across the subcategories of their study of ancient civilisation and so to recognise the interconnectedness of culture. Read critically and analyse a variety of texts (in English translation) in a manner appropriate to the relevant genre. Analyse archaeological documentation drawn from a variety of media and understanding of the importance of situating objects chronologically within a developmental continuum. Appropriately synthesise information drawn from a wide variety of textual and archaeological documentation, so as to form a unified image of selected aspects of the ancient Mediterranean world and an understanding of its relations with other ancient cultures. Apply the first three outcomes stated above in closely supervised study introducing research techniques appropriate to the textual genres and the archaeological media and periods. Understand the broad ancient Mediterranean cultural context, and the formative and normative influence this has had on the modern western world and its values, and can analyse this influence comparatively and contrastively within the South African context. Demonstrate a more extensive familiarity with information technology, and the ability to make use of the Internet in seeking information. Work both individually and as a member of a group.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the general field of enquiry. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of specific areas of inquiry in the programme Understand the interrelationships amongst various areas of the field of knowledge Analyze components/issues/factors/structure etc. Grasp the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the area of study Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current critical debates Summarize, compare and evaluate a substantial body of knowledge Construct a sustained argument, formulate questions and work towards solutions Command the conceptual discourse of the field of study Solve both theoretical and applied problems Demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the discipline Contextualise this study within the social environment and within an historical understanding Develop a clear understanding of the historical and present state and possible future of the disciplinary areas Demonstrate a command academic English at an appropriate level Demonstrate familiarity with information technology at an appropriate level Understand diversity Work efficiently with groups Present findings at n appropriate level, both orally and in writing Carry out a substantial independent research project conforming to acknowledged scholarly protocols Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved: The University of Natal is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical: Below: recognised Bachelors degree Above: Masters Horizontal: Within the University; with the approval of the programme directors, modules from other approved disciplines may be incorporated into this qualification and modules from this discipline may be incorporated into other approved qualifications. Outside the University: subject to University recognition of qualifications and/or credits obtained at other institutions.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The ETQA system for HE is not yet fully developed. Until such time as it is, procedures described under assessor criteria suffice.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Until the HEQC establishes a registration system for assessors in the HET Band, the University of Natal assumes that on the basis of its rigorous selection criteria for the appointment of academic staff (who also have opportunities for staff development in assessment), staffs are competent to assess students on the modules they teach. This assessment is quality assured via a university system of internal moderation and external examination. External examiners are appointed for their teaching and disciplinary expertise and subject to the approval of Faculty Boards. The University of Natal ruling is that 66 % of all assessments at exit level, i.e. leading to qualifications are externally examined.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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 KwaZulu-Natal

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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.