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Purpose and Rationale

A learner who achieves qualifications in this qualification will be a competent reader, writer, and speaker in Afrikaans. They will acquire the ability to understand how language can be used as a tool of oppression or liberation in the broader South African context and beyond. Furthermore, a learner will develop the ability to conduct further research in the fields of literature and linguistics.

Outcomes

Demonstrate his/her drawing on a wide range of theoretical and practical skills derived from literature and linguistics.
Have knowledge of the major literary/linguistic discipline with depth in more than one area.
Have limited specialisation in a given literary direction.
Conduct basic research across a major discipline in linguistic or literature.

Assessment Criteria

Academic Skills in Afrikaans Language and Literature

Interpretation of Literary Texts: Utilizing recognized hermeneutic methods to generate contextually relevant interpretations of literary texts.
Social Context Analysis: Using secondary resources to interpret texts in a way that is relevant to broader social contexts.
Cultural Comparison: Explaining the cultural and social features of the communities behind texts and identifying differences between those and contemporary communities when necessary.
Historical Interpretation: Using historical sources to interpret the history of interpretation within specific contexts.

Demonstrated Knowledge and Research Skills

In-depth Knowledge: Displaying expertise in a specific area of Afrikaans language and literature.
Extended Essays: Researching and preparing extended essays on relevant topics.
Problem Formulation: Formulating problem statements or hypotheses using various research resources, validating them academically.
Clear Writing: Demonstrating the ability to write clearly on academic topics and integrating a range of research resources.

Critical Cross-Field Outcomes

Empowering Perspectives: Identifying socially empowering perspectives in a variety of Afrikaans literature.
Social Context Analysis: Analyzing literature and linguistics information within social contexts.
Time Management: Completing required tasks within allocated timeframes.
Information Evaluation: Evaluating information on literary and linguistic matters within social contexts.
Communicative Skills: Applying basic communicative skills of reading, writing, and speaking.
Cultural Respect: Demonstrating respect for cultural differences and sensitivities.
Independence: Ability to work independently on tasks.
Skill Integration: Drawing from a wide range of theoretical and practical skills from linguistic, literary, and social sciences.
Cultural Awareness: Demonstrating awareness of cultural differences in literary and linguistic contexts.
Competence in Language and Literature: Ability to be a competent reader, writer, speaker, and potentially a teacher of Afrikaans language and literature.

Integrated Assessment Procedures

Formative: Involving seminars/tutorials for ongoing feedback.
Summative: Utilizing written and/or oral examinations for final evaluation.
Sub-Dissertation: Completing a substantial research project as part of assessment.

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans