Bachelor of Arts Honours in IsiNdebele

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Design a research project to answer literary/linguistic questions.
• Formulate a sophisticated linguistic/literary argument drawing on appropriate theory and research.
• Produce critiques of literary/linguistic theory and research.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Complete a series of exercises integrating skills learned during the Honours year.
• Prepare for the Master's Dissertation by incorporating relevant technical data into descriptive and argumentative writing.
• Analyse new and abstract data situations deploying a wide range of concepts appropriate to the field of study.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Organise ideas and facts logically and coherently.
• Cite references accurately and consistently.
• Make use of computer-based bibliographical packages for advanced analyses.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Utilise advanced methods to address research questions.
• Evaluate the quality of linguistic/literacy research.
• Review evidence supporting conclusions, considering reliability, validity, and significance.

Integrated Assessment:

• The learner produces a research paper demonstrating independent thought and research.
• Knowledge of theoretical foundations and scholarly literature is showcased.
• Components include a focused literature review, research question formulation, research proposal development, and research execution.
• Professional working relationship demonstrated by responding to project supervisor comments.
• Presentation of research accords with publication conventions of the discipline.
• Developing the ability to write a motivated evaluation of a literary text is a key aspect.