Bachelor of Arts Honours in General Linguistics
Communication Studies and Language - Language
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Title: Diploma in Linguistics
Purpose
The competencies captured in this qualification will provide the learner with sound knowledge and understanding of:
- The functions, structure, use, variation, and acquisition of human language.
- The concepts, conceptual distinctions, and principles involved in modern linguistic inquiry.
- Research methodologies used to examine problems in a particular linguistic area.
These competencies include the reading of technical texts, comprehension, selection, representation, and critical appraisal of linguistic information, as well as integration of information into a coherent linguistic argument. The qualifying learner will be able to:
- Analyse current knowledge of linguistic insights, theoretical approaches, and research methods.
- Analyse problematic phenomena in a specific linguistic area.
- Conduct independent research in a particular area of linguistics.
Rationale
This qualification meets the needs of the sector by providing a focused learning opportunity for learners interested in specializing in the study of languages. It offers learning opportunities for individuals in general education, language education, language planning and advice, speech-language therapy, translation, interpretation, journalism, editing, and copywriting. The typical learner pursuing this qualification would have completed a related Bachelor's Degree in the Arts at NQF Level 7 or 8. Additionally, this qualification will grant learners access to further learning at the Master's Degree level in the same or a related field.
Outcomes
- Analyse current knowledge of linguistic insights, theoretical approaches and research methods.
- Analyse problematic phenomena in a particular area of linguistics.
- Conduct independent research in a particular area of linguistics. Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: This programme addresses all the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria
- Texts are analysed with precision and insight into their content and context.
- Phenomena are identified in a relevant domain.
- Reasoning is applied objectively and critically.
- Thoughts and solutions are developed from clearly conceptualised ideas.
- Academic papers and studies are written according to required standards.
Integrated Assessment
- Formative assessment will be applied continually throughout the learning of the individual modules.
- Summative assessment will be applied to ensure the achievement of each learning outcome and/or module.
- Integrated assessment will be applied extensively across the modules of learning to ensure the integrated achievement of the Exit-Level Outcomes.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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