Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
Human and Social Studies - Traditions History and Legacies
Purpose and Rationale
The purpose of the qualification is to unravel the value of the Ancient Near Eastern material culture for the modern civilization. It provides students with the opportunity to engage with the interpretations, methods, and techniques of this ancient material in a responsible manner. It builds on the undergraduate knowledge, skills, and competencies enabling students to achieve intellectual independence.
The qualification equips students to conduct independent research, develop reading, writing, interpretive, and evaluative skills necessary to write articles as a preamble towards Master's and Doctoral research. By doing so, students can contribute to exposing the modern world to the treasures of the ancient world, with a focus on the Middle Eastern region.
Students demonstrate autonomy of learning by showcasing their ability to evaluate their own learning and identify areas for improvement within a structured learning environment. Through both formative and summative assessments, students are empowered to operate in complex, unfamiliar contexts that demand personal responsibility and initiative. They learn to accurately self-evaluate and take charge of their professional and academic development, managing learning tasks independently, professionally, and ethically.
Outcomes
- Identify, analyse, formulate and solve convergent and divergent problems and issues related to the natural environment.
- Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community, and contribute to the group output in tasks within the field of environmental management.
- Manage and organise her or his activities and life responsibly and effectively, including her or his studies within the open and distance learning context.
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, as required for Bachelor of Arts (Integrated Organisational Communication).
- Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and for written presentation, often in pieces of sustained discourse.
- Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health and well-being of others, in community, national and global context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation, and by acknowledging their responsibilities to those locally and the broader community.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Identify, analyse, and solve complex problems using theoretical knowledge and experiential base.
- Offer informed suggestions and generate alternative strategies for solving problems at various levels.
- Critically evaluate theoretical standpoints and compare them to personal views.
- Support views with evidence from theoretical and experiential bases.
- Analyse global, national, and local community problems, needs, and opportunities.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Use 'people skills' in group situations.
- Demonstrate respect and tolerance towards diverse opinions.
- Undertake theoretical and/or practical projects showcasing successful interaction.
- Utilize advanced communication skills within groups.
- Act as supportive followers and group participants.
- Organize effective working groups and communicate group interactions effectively.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Demonstrate theoretical skills and learning strategies.
- Organize study plans and practice effective time management.
- Assess strengths and weaknesses and develop organizational strategies.
- Offer sustained theoretical evidence to support decisions.
- Think independently and adapt strategies to personal situations.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Communicate ideas logically with supporting evidence.
- Evaluate academic arguments and produce sound conclusions.
- Demonstrate language competency and awareness of discipline-specific conventions.
- Use appropriate models of organization and presentation.
- Effectively use statistics to support ideas.
- Identify and explain discipline-specific jargon.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Communicate ideas logically with supporting evidence.
- Evaluate academic arguments and produce sound conclusions.
- Demonstrate language competency and awareness of discipline-specific conventions.
- Use appropriate models of organization and presentation.
- Effectively use statistics to support ideas.
- Identify and explain discipline-specific jargon.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Demonstrate responsibility towards scholarship and technology.
- Use scientific methods for investigation, testing, and evaluation.
- Select technology based on individual or group needs.
- Utilize natural resources sustainably.
- Show respect and ethical attitude towards science, technology, and the environment.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Connect abstract knowledge to personal contexts.
- Draw upon prior knowledge and personal experience when analyzing the world.
- Look beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries for solutions.
Integrated Assessment:
- Assess knowledge, skills, attitudes, and applied competence.
Formative Assessment:
- Assignments based on learning material with continuous feedback.
Summative Assessment:
- Examinations, research essays, or portfolios testing ability to manage and integrate knowledge for stated outcomes.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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