Bachelor of Arts Honours
Human and Social Studies - General Social Science
Purpose and Rationale
The Bachelor of Arts (General Studies) is a general undergraduate qualification in the Humanities, aiming to equip learners with the following abilities:
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Critical and Social Literacy: Develop skills to critically analyze information and be socially aware.
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Generators of Social Knowledge: Encourage learners to contribute to the creation of social knowledge.
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Active and Comfortable Life-long Learners: Foster a mindset of continuous learning and adaptability.
The program provides a broad foundation in the Human sciences while also allowing for vocational preparation. The qualification helps develop generic abilities, specialized knowledge within the chosen discipline, and a more specialized set of skills needed for higher levels of employment in relevant areas.
Outcomes
- Analyse the cultural texts they are likely to find in their environment.
- Situate current public issues and problems in a historical and cultural context.
- Cultivate social empathy and community awareness.
- Evaluate cultural texts, both appreciatively and critically.
- Developed skills in gathering relevant information### researching, analysing and assembling both empirical and conceptual data.
- Generating coherent, well-informed and well-written texts.
- Active and skilled lifelong learners.
- Adapt successfully to a wide range of careers and work situations.
- Engage successfully with vocational requirements as they develop throughout their working life.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria:
- Critical Insight into Culture: Demonstrated ability to critically analyze and understand different cultural aspects.
- Understanding of Key Concepts: Displayed in-depth understanding of fundamental concepts in their field of study.
- Comparative Analysis: Ability to compare, contrast, and critique various readings from different courses.
- Text Analysis: Proficiency in reading, comprehending, and analyzing complex texts.
- Academic Discourse: Produced extended and coherent academic essays and texts.
- Research Skills: Collected, analyzed, and reported on data for small-scale research projects.
- Learning Goals: Formulated ongoing learning goals and strategies for achieving them.
Integrated Assessment:
- Formative Assessment: Includes classwork, tests, essays, written work, practical exercises.
- Summative Assessment: Involves written, oral, and practical examinations.
- Additional Assessment: May include journals, oral presentations, and portfolios.
- Final Assessment: Consists of overall results tabulation and presentation of a defined portfolio.
- Portfolio Assessment: Evaluates learner's competence across various tasks and encourages critical reflection on their educational journey.
By incorporating these assessment criteria and methods, the qualification ensures that learners develop a deep understanding of their discipline, enhance critical thinking skills, and demonstrate proficiency in academic research and communication.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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