Bachelor of Social Science

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate ability/skill to achieve the major Skills/Applied Competency of the qualification:

   • Demonstrating practical skills required for the specialization.

2. Demonstrate understanding of the embedded knowledge that underpins the end result/outcome:

   • Understanding the foundational knowledge necessary for the specialization.

3. Demonstrate ability/skill to integrate or connect performances and to reflect on, evaluate and adopt the competencies required for the specialization:

   • Integrating and reflecting on acquired competencies to enhance performance.

4. Integrate knowledge of the paradigms related to chosen specialization apply integrated insight to the South African society:

   • Applying theoretical knowledge to address social issues in the South African context.

5. Apply, criticise and evaluate different theories/knowledge within the chosen specialization:

   • Analyzing and evaluating various theories within the specialization.

6. Describe and critically compare various perspectives:

   • Comparing and contrasting different viewpoints within the field of study.

7. Critically discuss the complexity of situating a specific paradigmatic analysis within the broader framework of a multi-paradigmatic approach:

   • Understanding and discussing the challenges of incorporating multiple paradigms in analysis.

8. Evaluate real familiar and unfamiliar scenarios/problems of psychosocial issues within the context of subject-specific knowledge and coherently provide, present and communicate possible solutions relevant to the field of study:

   • Analyzing and solving psychosocial issues using subject-specific knowledge.

9. Describe the background of theorists and explain how experiences from their own lives influenced their theories:

   • Understanding the influences on theorists' ideas and applying this understanding to personal life.

10. Systematically apply the nature and logic of scientific enquiry (both quantitative and qualitative) and the various phases of the research process in the social and behavioral sciences:

    • Applying scientific inquiry and research processes in the field of study.

11. Distinguish between and apply the research paradigms specific to research scenarios/problems in the chosen specialization(s):

    • Applying appropriate research paradigms to specific research scenarios.

12. Demonstrate understanding of the logic of the research process by means of a research proposal:

    • Understanding the research process through the development of a proposal.

13. Evaluate, select and justify methods of analysis, synthesis used in processes of analysis or investigation:

    • Assessing and justifying analysis methods used in investigations.

14. Evaluate and manage unfamiliar information and personal learning within the context of scientific enquiry:

    • Handling new information and learning within the scientific context.

15. Independently analyze, evaluate and apply the ethical principles applicable to research in the chosen field:

    • Applying ethical principles in research independently.

16. Relate and apply theories formulated for other contexts to the unique South African situation:

    • Applying theories from other contexts to the South African context.

17. Apply evidence-based solutions/theory-driven arguments to address complex problems/issues in the field of study:

    • Using evidence-based solutions to tackle complex issues within the field of study.

18. Apply psychosocial knowledge/theory to important social and political issues such as violence, health, gender, intercultural relations/dynamics and legal issues within the South African context:

    • Applying psychosocial knowledge to address key social and political issues in South Africa.

19. Recognize that application of theory is context and system bound:

    • Understanding that theory application is influenced by context and systems.

20. Communicate own ideas/opinions in well-formulated arguments using appropriate academic/professional discourse:

    • Expressing ideas and opinions effectively using academic language.

21. Communicate academic arguments using appropriate academic protocols and processes of gathering information:

    • Communicating academic arguments following proper protocols and information gathering processes.

22. Critically reflect on own personal development:

    • Reflecting critically on personal growth and development.

23. Evaluate own learning needs and take appropriate steps to address these in an unstructured, minimally supervised environment:

    • Assessing personal learning needs and independently addressing them.

24. Facilitate collaborative learning processes within research and learning contexts:

    • Promoting collaborative learning in research and educational settings.

25. Explain in detail and with critical insight paradigms covered:

    • Providing detailed explanations and critical insights into covered paradigms.

26. Develop and communicate own ideas and opinions in well-formed arguments, using appropriate academic, professional, or occupational discourse:

    • Formulating and communicating personal ideas and opinions effectively in academic or professional contexts.

Integrated Assessment:

• Assessment Approach:
  • Application of theory to familiar and unfamiliar contexts dominates the assessment approach.
• Focus on Applied Science:
  • Social Sciences require learners to adapt and integrate perspectives and theories for real social scenarios and challenges.
• Recommendation Solutions:
  • Unique combinations of insight should lead to recommended solutions for complex human challenges.