University of Fort Hare

Bachelor of Agriculture Honours in Agricultural Extension

Agriculture and Nature Conservation - Secondary Agriculture

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Purpose and Rationale

Faculty of Agriculture in South Africa

The agricultural industry is a major sector in the South African economy, playing a crucial role in meeting increasing food demands, providing employment opportunities, adding value, and fostering linkages with other sectors of the economy.

The Faculty of Agriculture aims to educate learners for life, equipping them with skills to tackle the challenges of a dynamic agriculture sector, with a specific emphasis on small-scale agriculture. The faculty, mainly through the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, offers a program in Agricultural Extension to meet this objective.

The Agricultural Extension program is designed to equip learners with analytical, reasoning, and communication skills essential for the agricultural extension profession. The education provided empowers learners to critically assess real-life problems relevant to their chosen career path. Graduates of the program find employment in various sectors such as government, agribusiness, private consultancies, extension projects, education, and even start their own businesses.

This program prepares learners for lifelong education and skills development by actively promoting a variety of development activities. It aims to cultivate enthusiasm and a passion for learning and research, fostering independent and critical inquiry. Additionally, the program encourages and rewards innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence.

The B. Agric. Honours in Agricultural Extension offers students specialized knowledge in Agricultural Extension and introduces them to research principles and methodology to further enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.

Outcomes

  1. Communicate effectively with peers, in a variety of modes, in the discourse of Agricultural Extension.
  2. Demonstrate responsible and effective time-management and organization of projects and research, meeting personal objectives and negotiated deadlines.
  3. To interact with increasing self-confidence, as a member of a team or group in a variety of discussion and problem-solving situations in a management environment.
  4. Exhibit a detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of discipline specific theories, and comprehends both the interactions between Agricultural Extension and the Agricultural environment and the multidisciplinary nature of problems of farm management.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to work independently in developing a deeper understanding of specified areas of the subject.
  6. Manage data and information effectively, through their collection, storage, analysis, synthesis, presentation and critical evaluation, using a variety of analytical methods and techniques.
  7. Exhibit the necessary skills to successfully carry out a research project of limited scope.

Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Participation in Academic Activities

    • Participate in class discussions
    • Write and present mini-seminars
    • Prepare assignments
    • Participate effectively in oral presentations

  2. Submission of Assignments

    • Submit assignments and reports following clear guidelines and deadlines

  3. Engagement in Academic Settings

    • Participate and interact intelligently in class discussions, presentations, and practical situations
    • Critically read, interpret, and analyze literature
    • Participate in group discussions

  4. Independent Learning

    • Conduct independent reading and information retrieval in the library and on the Internet
    • Work with reduced supervision and show initiative
    • Improve computer literacy

  5. Project Proposal Writing

    • Write a project proposal, including:
      • Identification of the research problem
      • Research question
      • Description of research methods/procedures and techniques
      • Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
      • Results writing in a clear and concise manner
      • Integrated assessment procedures for achieving qualification purpose

  6. Integrated Assessment

    • Demonstrate applied competence through formative and summative assessment methods
    • Plan and undertake a research project with assistance
    • Write up a report in an acceptable form
    • Ensure qualification purpose is achieved through assessment.

Qualification Details

Type
Honours Degree
NQF Level
08
Min. Credits
120
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The University of Fort Hare is a public university located in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1916 and is one of the oldest universities in the country. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and management. It is known for its commitment to providing quality education and promoting social justice and equality. The University of Fort Hare has a diverse student body and is recognized for its contributions to research and community engagement.
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