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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Linguistics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
81044  Bachelor of Arts Honours in Linguistics 
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  Traditions, History and Legacies 
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
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 
Linguistics is an academic and broadly vocational discipline, which aims to equip students with an understanding of the structure, acquisition and use of language, and the application of this knowledge in professions/vocations where language is important. Students will be provided with an understanding of the vision and limitations of German as a discipline. Students will also be provided with the skills required to conduct linguistic analysis and research. Such education is crucial in South Africa given the multiplicity of social and educational issues that hinge on questions of language, and the centrality of multilingualism in the constitution. This is especially important in that, to nations developmental and empowerment goals, we require a fuller understanding of how language contributes to human life. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Appropriate Bachelor's degree. Entry is also possible through University of Natal's Rule 33 for postgraduate study. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
  • Understand the structure, function, and acquisition and use language
  • Understand the practical and academic importance of Linguistics as a discipline
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of current linguistic issues in relation to theory, method and contextually sensitive applications
  • Understand the role of language in human activities and, especially, its importance a person's life chances
  • Undertake data-based linguistic research
  • Present arguments and perspectives both orally and in written form
  • Demonstrate self-directed study
  • Summarise and evaluate ideas relevant to the languages professions
  • Engage at an advanced level with the theoretical and practical issues faced in these professions
  • Work individually and as a member of a group
  • Understand linguistic issues arising in seeking to develop complex, multilingual and multiethnic communities
  • Conduct research and write a dissertation which demonstrates a degree of originality and creativity
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the identified area of study through a survey of the relevant literature and field research or other analytic activities 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of the field of linguistics appropriate for the particular exit level
    2. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of specific areas of inquiry in the programme
    3. Understand the interrelationships amongst various areas of the field of knowledge
    4. Analyze linguistic data and linguistics issues
    5. Grasp the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the area of study
    6. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current critical debates
    7. Construct a sustained argument, formulate questions and work towards solutions
    8. Command the conceptual discourse of the field
    9. Demonstrate command academic English at an appropriate level
    10. Work efficiently with groups
    11. Present findings at an appropriate level, both orally and in writing
    12. Understand the nature and effects of linguistic diversity
    13. Demonstrate a capacity for individual study
    14. Demonstrate familiarity with information technology at an appropriate level
    15. 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:
  • Above: Master degree
  • Below: a Recognized Bachelor's degree

    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. 
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    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; 2015. 

    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 


    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.