University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans

Communication Studies and Language - Language

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Purpose and Rationale

The primary purpose of this qualification is to develop the learner's applied competence in more advanced conceptualisation, critical reasoning, problem solving and processes of analysis and evaluation pertaining to the structure, usage and spread of the Afrikaans language, in historical context, and Afrikaans literature in its major genres. It also focuses on understanding Dutch literature by way of comparison to Afrikaans.

Outcomes

  1. Evaluate and apply a literary or linguistic hypothesis.
  2. Extract linguistic or literary data from textual or other contexts.
  3. Relate theoretical analysis to data in a meaningful way or analyse raw data de novo.
  4. Reconcile conflicting view points or data in a meaningful synthesis.
  5. Formulate clearly, systematically, to the point and accurately.
  6. Critically evaluate literary works, as well as literary and linguistic points of view.
  7. Appreciate a literary work of art aesthetically and in relation to its intended readership or audience.
  8. Demonstrate a passive knowledge of an older or other language form than modern Afrikaans through translation or explicit exposition.
  9. Edit text according to current norms.
  10. Demonstrate a high level command of Afrikaans as written and spoken language.
  11. Distinguish between and characterize varieties of Afrikaans and place them in their appropriate social and geographical settings.
  12. Use the language creatively in literary production.

Assessment Criteria

Integrated Assessment:

Formative Assessment Practices:

  1. Assignments, essays, or semester tests will be used for formative assessment in all modules, except for Kreatiewe Afrikaans, where creative writing, translation, or text editing tasks will be given.

Summative Assessment Practices:

  1. Integrated assessment will be conducted to evaluate the achievement of exit-level outcomes.
  2. A written examination of three hours will be held after each sequence of an A and a B module.
  3. In Kreatiewe Afrikaans, a portfolio of creative writing, translation, or edited texts will be required at the end of Module B.

Knowledge and Skills Assessment:

  1. Literary or Linguistic Hypothesis:

    • Display a thorough knowledge of literary or linguistic hypothesis by critically evaluating them and reflecting on their significance.

  2. Corpus Approach and Textual Approach:

    • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the corpus approach in linguistics and the textual approach in literature.
    • Extract linguistic or literary data from corpora and texts and reflect on the process.

  3. Data and Theory Relationship:

    • Display a deep understanding of the relationship between data and theory.
    • Relate theoretical analysis to data effectively and reflect on the process.

  4. Conflicting Viewpoints:

    • Recognize conflicting viewpoints or data in literary or linguistic analysis.
    • Reconcile conflicting viewpoints in a meaningful synthesis and reflect on the process.

  5. Formulation Skills:

    • Demonstrate clear, systematic, relevant, and accurate formulation in verbal and written communication.
    • Reflect on the application of this kind of formulation.

  6. Literary and Linguistic Evaluation:

    • Critically evaluate literary works and linguistic points of view.
    • Apply this evaluation in literary and linguistic analysis and reflect on the process.

  7. Literary Appreciation:

    • Display a thorough knowledge of literary appreciation by aesthetically appreciating literary works in relation to their intended audience.
    • Reflect on the process of literary appreciation.

  8. Older Language Form:

    • Demonstrate a thorough passive knowledge of an older or other language form than modern Afrikaans.
    • Apply this knowledge through translation or explicit exposition and reflect on the process.

  9. Text Editing:

    • Display a thorough knowledge of text editing.
    • Edit a text according to current norms and reflect on the process.

  10. Afrikaans Language Proficiency:

    • Demonstrate a high level command of written and spoken Afrikaans.
    • Reflect on the process of language proficiency in Afrikaans.

  11. Varieties of Afrikaans:

    • Display a thorough knowledge of the various varieties of Afrikaans.
    • Place them in their appropriate social and geographical settings and reflect on the process of language differentiation.

  12. Creative Use of Language:

    • Apply knowledge of the creative use of language in literary production.
    • Reflect on the process of utilizing language creatively.

Qualification Details

Type
Honours Degree
NQF Level
08
Min. Credits
120
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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