Bachelor of Arts Honours in Modern European Language and Literature
Communication Studies and Language - Language
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Purpose
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) graduates with systematic knowledge, specialised skills, and theoretical competence focusing on or within a particular discipline or within an interdisciplinary framework to prepare them for specialist training at an advanced level. Another purpose is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with graduates who possess in-depth knowledge and the confidence to identify and define complex problems, applying their skills in finding solutions, especially in unfamiliar contexts. Additionally, the qualification aims to produce individuals who can demonstrate thorough familiarity with a specific discipline or interdisciplinary framework and have the ability to function independently as intellectual leaders in society.
Rationale
The programme has been redesigned to meet the demands of teachers, researchers, editors, and translators working with European languages. Upon completion of this programme, learners are well-prepared for various language professions such as European language editors, terminologists, lexicographers, publishers, technical publication writers, or language consultants.
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 in the pursuit of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours (Hons) (Modern European Languages and Literature).
- 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 concrete and abstract problems by drawing on theoretical knowledge and experiential base.
- Offer informed suggestions for solving problems at various levels.
- Generate alternative strategies for problem-solving.
- Critically evaluate theoretical standpoints and compare them to own views.
- Offer evidence to support stated views.
- Analyse global, national, and local community problems related to science and technology.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Demonstrate respect for scientific opinions of others.
- Undertake projects to provide evidence of successful interaction with others.
- Use advanced scientific communication skills within a group.
- Lead effectively within own competence limits.
- Organise effective working groups.
- Communicate group interactions through various reporting methods.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Organise study plans and engage in effective time management.
- Evolve strategies suited to personal situations.
- Think independently and offer sustained theoretical evidence.
- Assess strengths and weaknesses to develop organisational strategies.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Use library and other resources effectively for research.
- Integrate information from various sources.
- Act responsibly as a researcher and scholar.
- Follow discipline-related conventions and guidelines.
- Critically evaluate theories, examples, results, etc.
- Argue appropriately within the relevant discourse community.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Responsibly use others' ideas in support of own.
- Evaluate conclusions and premises in academic arguments.
- Follow literacy and numeracy conventions.
- Use appropriate organisation and presentation models.
- Use statistics effectively.
- Identify and illustrate discipline-specific jargon.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Select technology to suit individual or group needs.
- Use natural resources sustainably.
- Show respect and responsible attitude towards science and technology.
- Consider ethics in science and technology.
- Show respect and openness towards others' psychological, health, and physical environment.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Use interdisciplinary methods for problem-solving.
- Follow an integrated approach to learning and studying.
Integrated Assessment:
- Formative Assessment includes activities, self-assessment questions, and written assignments.
- Summative Assessment includes examinations.
- Assignments contribute to the final module mark, with the remainder from the examination.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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