Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Cultures
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Stellenbosch University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 02 - Culture and Arts
Subfield
Cultural Studies
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to consolidate and deepen the learner's expertise and develop research capacity in the methodology pertinent to Ancient Cultures.
The learner will gain the following
- Increased insight into the cultures of the ancient world and their interactions.
- A deepened understanding of the fundamental and formative influences of these cultures on the values and institutions of contemporary cultures.
- Expertise to relate ancient texts and artefacts from ancient cultures to today's world.
The qualification provides learners with opportunity to study the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean and the Near East, e.g. Egypt, Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine, Persia, Greece and Rome. A study of ancient cultures provides insight into the development of human societies from the earliest periods of recorded history up to the advent of Islam (ca. 3000 BCE to 650 CE). This qualification will contribute to knowledge regarding the development of and interaction between ancient cultures.
Rationale
The qualification will make a contribution in terms of one of South Africa's biggest challenges: its cultural diversity and the capacity of people of different cultures to live and work together. The qualification can contribute to the enhancement of cultural literacy and the establishment of cultural tolerance based on an in-depth knowledge of the way in which culture is created and developed.
Entry requirements and RPL
It is assumed that the learner has knowledge of Ancient Cultures or Ancient History or an ancient language at NQF Level 7.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning allows for access to be granted to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements and to grant credits towards the qualification.
Access to the Qualification
Access is open to learners in possession of a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Ancient Cultures, Ancient History, Ancient Languages (Greek, Hebrew or Latin) or another subject deemed equivalent by the Senate.
An average of 60% in the major is required.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
To be awarded the qualification learners are required to obtain a minimum of 120 credits.
The following four modules at NQF Level 8 are compulsory (30 credits each)
- Ancient Cultures: Theory, method and sources.
- Theme in Ancient Cultures I.
- Theme in Ancient Cultures II.
- Research Essay in Ancient Cultures.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced and specialised knowledge and insight of the cultural-historical framework of the ancient world.
- Analyse and interpret a wide variety of ancient texts in translation, artefacts and art.
- Do independent research (under supervision) and present the research findings to different audiences.
- Critically review the views, theories and arguments of others.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the role which culture plays in people's dealings with the world.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-dependence and interaction between cultures.
Critical Cross-Field Outcomes
All the Critical Cross-Field Outcomes are addressed in the qualification.
Associated assessment criteria
The following Associates Assessment Criteria are applied in an integrated way
- Find and select secondary literature.
- Understand and evaluate the value and relevance of literature sources.
- Have insight into the most important theoretical frameworks for interpreting ancient cultures.
- Have a good knowledge of the appropriate methods to apply for research.
- Apply academic forms of argumentation and referencing.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of a theme in ancient cultures.
- Find and select a variety of primary sources (texts in translation) and secondary literature and critically engage with such sources.
- Analyse and interpret ancient texts (in translation), artefacts and art.
- Do independent research under supervision.
Integrated Assessment
The assessment principles to be followed will formally comply with the policy of the University.
The assessment will include
- Essays
- One or more assignment for each module
- One or more test for each module
- Integrated research study
- Final examination
All tests and assignments will be internally moderated. The research essay will be externally moderated.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
This Qualification articulates horizontally with
- Any cognate Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma at NQF Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
The Qualification articulates vertically with
- Master of Arts: Ancient Cultures or an equivalent research based NQF Level 9 qualification.
International comparability
The qualification compares well with the following
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: Ancient and Medieval Archaeology and Art, The University of Winchester, United Kingdom.
- Bachelor of Arts Honours: Ancient History, Macquarie University, Australia.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.
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