Bachelor of Arts Honours in French
Communication Studies and Language - Language
Purpose and Rationale
Bachelor of Arts Honours in French
Purpose:
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in French aims to provide learners with the opportunity to study French in depth. The program equips learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue further studies at the Master's level or to enter various positions in the job market. Through engagement with French literary works, learners develop business, translation, and research skills essential for their academic and professional advancement. Consultation with the language and cultural attaché at the French Embassy in South Africa contributed to the design of this qualification.
The curriculum includes French translation and Business French components to enhance learners' ability to meet the demands of business and public sectors. In addition, for learners interested in an academic career, the program offers literature modules focusing on African Literature in French and 20th Century French literature. The research component enables learners to explore topics aligned with their career aspirations. For instance, learners aspiring to become translators can delve into research in the field to produce a paper aiding them in their future endeavors.
Rationale:
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in French provides learners with a specialized focus on French studies, preparing them for a variety of career paths or further academic pursuits. Graduates may pursue roles such as court interpreters, translators, language editors, educators, or tourist guides, among others. The demand for individuals with language skills is evident in various industries, including the recognition of foreign language speakers providing critical language support for technical or sales occupations.
Most learners entering this program are expected to hold a BA Degree with French as a major. Upon completion of the qualification, graduates can seek employment, potentially after fulfilling additional requirements specified by professional bodies. Furthermore, learners may choose to continue their academic journey by enrolling in a research-based MA Degree in French.
Outcomes
- Access, organise, analyse and critically evaluate existing knowledge relating to translations, French literature and business French and apply that knowledge in practical situations.
- Demonstrate intellectual independence and critical thinking about French translations, literature and business-related activities.
- Engage in independent research and present findings in the form of a treatise on a topic relating to translations or francophone literature.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Access, organise, analyse, and critically evaluate literary works and translation techniques.
- Understand and explain the institutional, operational, and communication aspects of the business world in French-speaking countries.
- Apply knowledge relating to translations and business French to a practical situation.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Demonstrate intellectual independence and critical thinking when confronted with an issue relating to French translations, literature, and business-related activities.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3
- Relevant findings on an aspect of translations or francophone literature are based on adequate independent research and presented satisfactorily in the form of a treatise.
Integrated Assessment
- Mixed-mode assessment will be implemented including continuous, diagnostic, and formative assessment tasks.
- Weekly progress checks/tests will be conducted.
- At least two formal summative assessments during and at the end of each module.
- Learners are encouraged to work consistently and provide feedback on their progress.
- Preparation for assessments will be done independently and according to guidelines provided.
- Individual assignments will require independent self-study.
- Group work assignments will ensure full participation where applicable.
- Developmental feedback will be provided for all formative assessments.
- Final mark breakdown: 40% class mark and 60% exam mark.
- Classmark includes marks from various forms of summative assessments.
- Treatise final mark: 50% external examiner's mark and 50% internal supervisor's mark.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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