Bachelor of Arts Honours in French
Communication Studies and Language - Language
Purpose and Rationale
Le français est une discipline académique et largement professionnelle, qui vise à équiper les apprenants pour communiquer efficacement en français dans un contexte professionnel. Les apprenants acquièrent les compétences de compréhension, d'expression orale, de lecture et d'écriture en français, ainsi qu'une compréhension des réalités socioculturelles des pays francophones. Ils acquièrent également les compétences nécessaires pour analyser et synthétiser des informations en français. Une telle éducation est cruciale dans le contexte de la mondialisation sur ce continent où le français est largement parlé. Cette qualification offre aux apprenants un chemin professionnel particulier et les prépare à devenir des acteurs actifs dans les domaines de la diplomatie, du tourisme, des affaires, de l'éducation et du développement.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an advanced facility in understanding, speaking, reading and writing French###
- Demonstrate linguistic competence in a professional situation###
- Understand the aesthetic, affective, cultural and social values of French-speaking societies and contrast this with his/her society###
- Demonstrate advanced intellectual abilities such as analysis and synthesis of information in French###
- Show critical awareness of language use###
- Understand the importance of multilingualism and knowledge of French for the economic and social development of the continent###
- Self-directed study###
- Summarise and evaluate a substantial body of knowledge###
- Communicate in French, at an advanced level as well as in professional contexts###
- Engage at an advanced level with the concepts, philosophies and concerns related to socio-cultural realities###
- Understand and critically comment on literary text in French###
- Work both individually and as a member of a group.
Assessment Criteria
- Thorough knowledge of the general field of inquiry: Students should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the overarching field of study.
- Detailed knowledge of specific areas of inquiry: Students should exhibit in-depth knowledge of specific subject areas within the qualification.
- Interrelationships amongst various areas of the field of knowledge: Understand how different areas within the field of study relate to each other.
- Analyse structures and issues: Be able to critically analyze and evaluate structures and issues within the field of study.
- Summarise, compare and evaluate a substantial body of knowledge: Students should be able to succinctly summarize, compare, and evaluate a significant amount of information.
- Construct a sustained argument, formulate questions and work towards solutions: Develop coherent arguments, pose relevant questions, and work towards solutions.
- Command the conceptual discourse of the field of study: Demonstrate a strong command of the theoretical concepts and discussions within the field.
- Solve problems, both theoretical and applied: Be able to solve both theoretical and practical problems within the discipline.
- Appropriate understanding of the discipline: Show a deep understanding of the discipline and its principles.
- Contextualise this study within the social environment and the historical understanding: Understand the context of the study within society and history.
- Speak and write French at an appropriate level: Demonstrate proficiency in speaking and writing French.
- Understand diversity: Acknowledge and understand diverse perspectives within the field of study.
- Study individually: Be able to effectively study and learn independently.
- Work efficiently with groups: Collaborate effectively with others in group settings.
- Present findings at an appropriate level, both orally and in writing: Communicate research findings effectively through oral presentations and written reports.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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