Bachelor of Arts in Language Practice
Communication Studies and Language - Language
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners with strong technical knowledge, basic skills and attributes required for the practice as professional interpreters, translators, and editors. Communities at local, provincial, and national levels will be empowered with the necessary skills of translation, interpreting, and editing. Upon qualifying, learners will be able to:
- Solve problems by collecting, selecting, processing, presenting, and interpreting data and draw conclusions.
- Put into practice the theory or skill acquired during contacts to solve problems related to translation, interpreting, and editing.
- Exercise ethical conduct, values, and professionalism in the interpreting context.
Rationale:
South Africa is a multicultural and diversified country with eleven official languages as enshrined in the constitution. In order to achieve the noble idea of being a rainbow nation, qualifications such as translation, interpreting, and editing are crucial. Given the past history where indigenous languages of the black communities were marginalized and undermined, a qualification of this nature is important to demonstrate a true liberation of the African communities of South Africa and respect for the indigenous languages. The geographical position of the institution plays an essential role in promoting multilingualism in South Africa. The region where the institution is situated has five regional languages: Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Tshivenda, and Xitsonga. A qualification of this nature will easily promote multilingualism within the region.
Outcomes
- Distinguish between translation, interpreting and editing skills.
- Demonstrate acquired skills in translation, interpreting and editing.
- Display knowledge of editing and proofreading.
- Apply the acquired skills in the real life environment and complete a research project in language practice.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Translation, interpreting, and editing skills: Understanding the differences between these skills and methods.
- Types and modes of interpreting: Demonstrating knowledge of various types and modes of interpreting.
- Editing and proofreading skills: Displaying skills and competences required in professional language practice.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Management and organisational theories: Acquiring relevant theories and skills needed by translators, interpreters, and editors.
- Translation and editing tasks: Successfully translating and editing texts.
- Interpreting skills: Demonstrating liaison interpretation skills in specific contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Strategies, techniques, and methodologies for editing and proofreading: Using relevant methods for editing and proofreading tasks.
- Editing and proofreading of written texts: Executing tasks with precision.
- Language usage: Eliminating unacceptable language usage in social and cultural contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Research project: Undertaking a research project and writing a report.
- Experiential learning: Engaging in practical learning experiences.
- Portfolio of evidence: Completing and submitting a portfolio of evidence.
- Methodologies for research: Applying knowledge of various research methodologies in language practice.
Integrated Assessment:
- Assessment strategies: Utilizing both formative (60%) and summative (40%) assessments.
- Formative assessment: Comprising assignments, class tests, exercises, and project reports.
- Summative assessment: Including examinations to evaluate learning outcomes.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 508
- SAQA Source
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