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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Arts Honours in IsiZulu

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
81063	Bachelor of Arts Honours in IsiZulu
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 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Language
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

IsiZulu aims at equipping first and second language students with she skills to analyse critically and scientifically aspects of language, literature and culture. Students are taught creative literary skills, the scientific analysis of literature as well as the phonetics, phonology and syntax of the isiZulu language. Second language students acquire speaking, reading and writing skills and are introduced to traditional and modern literature. This is in line with the new language policy of multilingualism. There is a great challenge for students in the form of lexicography both theoretical and practical components fro those who wish to become lexicographers, terminographers, translators and interpreters, editors, language planners etc. From an economic point of view the most important task of the translator is to develop and promote the translation industry. In this context, we think of the accreditation body for language workers by PANSALB.

South Africa has now recognised eleven official languages and encourages previously marginalised languages to be developed. Our democratic society needs at least one additional language beyond the mother-tongue in order to be competent in the work situation. IsiZulu is widely spoken in the country, and KwaZulu-Natal is the main custodian of isiZulu.

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?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Demonstrate self-directed study in the language;

Understand, analyse, evaluate and comment on a variety of literary texts;

Conduct primary research into aspects of the language and literature;

Write creatively in the isiZulu language and demonstrate an appreciation of creative writing;

Understand the linguistics of the language;

Compare isiZulu with other Nguni and Kintu languages;

Demonstrate an understanding of a wide variety of aspects of Zulu culture and how these relate to literary texts such as historical dramas.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the general field of inquiry;

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of specific areas of inquiry in the programme;

Understand the interrelationships amongst various areas of the field of knowledge;

Analyse components/issues/factors/structures etc.;

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current critical debates;

Summarise, 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 problems, both theoretical and applied ones;

Contextualise this study within the social environment and the historical understanding;

Develop a clear understanding of the historical and present state and possible future of the disciplinary areas in which he/she is working;

Demonstrate a command academic isiZulu at an appropriate level;

Demonstrate a familiarity with information technology at an appropriate level;

Understand diversity;

Demonstrate a capacity for individual study;

Work efficiently with groups;

Present findings at an appropriate level, both orally and in writing.

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 Bachelor's degree
Above: Masters

Horizontal - Within the University: modules from other approved disciplines may be incorporated into this qualification with the approval of the programme directors.

Outside the University: Subject to University recognition of qualification 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 assessors 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), staff 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.

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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