Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Linguistics and African Languages
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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
University of Cape Town
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language
Subfield
Language
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
Learners will be introduced to current research in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics with special reference to Southern African and continental African studies. Two core courses will provide the requisite background for learners who may not have encountered Linguistics before. There will also be a compulsory non-credit bearing module on research methodology. Thereafter learners choose two options which focus strongly on areas of development like multilingual education and materials design for multilingualism. The expected outcomes are that they will be able to apply these approaches to their research essays, with a compulsory focus on an African language. The qualification thus prepares learners to work in the field of African language development.
Rationale
To produce learners who will be able to work on language development issues in African languages, in keeping with calls for the "intellectualisation" of African languages, in relation to the country's constitutional provisions on language.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
The faculty has an alternative RPL admission criterion: in exceptional cases, mature learners without a bachelor's qualification but with proven experience of working with African languages at an equivalent level may be admitted.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Arts, Level 7.
Or
- Advanced Diploma in Language Practice, Level 7.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Level, credits and learning components assigned to the qualification
B.A. (Honours) following the institution's usual template of four semester modules, plus a research essay. The four components are:
Year 1: Honours.
Fundamental/Core/Elective; NQF Level; Number of credits
- Linguistics & African Languages (Core); NQF Level 7; 24 credits.
- Language Contact & Bilingualism (Core); NQF Level 7; 24 credits.
- Elective 1; NQF Level 7; 24 credits.
- Elective 2; NQF Level 7; 24 credits.
- Research essay; NQF Level 8; 30 credits.
Total: 126 credits.
Electives
Two of
- African Languages in Education.
- Materials Development for Multilingual Education.
- Emergent Literacies.
- Academic Literacy.
Research Essay on a topic pertaining to the Applied Linguistics of an African language.
Research methodology module focussing on graduate research and writing.
Exit level outcomes
Detailed knowledge of the field of study (in this case: African language structures and linguistic/applied linguistic issues).
- Application of this knowledge to understanding societal issues relating to the field of study (in this case: Applied linguistic issues concerning African languages).
- Ability to contribute via empirical research to the field of study (in this case: The Applied Linguistics of African Languages).
- A qualification of specialisation in a key area within the field of study by undertaking a research essay (in this case: Literacy, language technology etc.).
Associated assessment criteria
Each module in the qualification in common with other qualifications in the faculty will be made up of one long, or two medium, or three short essays or projects. Details are given in the outlines supplied for each module. One desideratum special to this qualification is that one of the essays in most modules will comprise a reflective translation exercise of a key text into an African language. All essays and projects in the course will be based on work in African languages. (The emphasis at this level is on essays and projects, rather than tests or formal examinations).
Integrated Assessment
The integrated assessment lies in the research essay in which learners demonstrate their ability to synthesise the main emphases in the qualification via choosing a specialist topic to research and write up. This integrated assessment carries 20% of the final qualification mark.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal articulation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, Level 8.
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in General Linguistics, Level 8.
Vertical articulation
- Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and African Languages, Level 9.
International comparability
The qualification conforms to the template of institute's school of Humanities, which was designed to ensure international competiveness, with due regard to local conditions concerning access. The modules offered compare favourably with sociolinguistic and applied linguistic equivalents internationally.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.
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