Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Sociology

Purpose

The main purpose of the qualification is to provide its qualifying learner with the ability to discuss theories and methodology of Industrial Sociology that will allow them to contribute to the current debates in Industrial Sociology field. Learners graduating with this qualification will apply this knowledge to issues related to Industrial Sociology in the South African context. A qualifying learner will also be able to plan, design and execute research using relevant methodology and report on the findings. A learner will also be expected to understand, interpret, analyse and present research data.

A qualifying learner will be able to

• Describe and apply different theoretical models in the field of Industrial Sociology.
• Construct different theoretical models in Industrial Sociology to specific social problems in South African contexts.
• Reflect on his/her own problem-solving process.
• Work in a group and reflect on their participation in a group.
• Accept responsibility for their own learning in terms of time management and quality of the work at an intermediate level.
• Design, plan and execute research task based on a theoretical framework within an authentic context.
• Reflect on his/her own research and to report on the findings at an intermediate level.
• Engage with and critique in a constructive manner the ideas of peers and others.
• Use Science and technology effectively showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others and reflect on this process at an intermediate level.
• Propose solutions to specific social problems in the South African context by taking into consideration the race, ethnicity, political issues, gender and multiculturalism.
• Search for and access appropriate resources employing a range of learning strategies and technologies within the field of Industrial Sociology.
• Develop employment-seeking skills within the field of Industrial Sociology.
• Develop a responsibility towards members of the society.

Rationale

This qualification will allow learners to be able to discuss the theory and methodologies of Industrial Sociology, contributing to current debates in the field on an intermediate level.

This qualification prepares learners for careers ranging from dealing with hands-on interpersonal relationships as a human resources specialist to the investigation and analysis of those relationships as a sociologist or a market research analyst. The qualification teaches learners how to examine the relationships between co-workers, management and employees and analyse how those relationships affect the work environment. Market research is another career field that uses industrial sociology concepts.

Career Options for these learners will be as follows: -

• Human Resource Specialists - who investigate worker complaints, allegations of misconduct on the job and issues between employees.
• Industrial Sociologists - may work as consultants to businesses, and these professionals often provide business leaders with recommendations on how to improve organisational teamwork and communication in the South African context
• Market Research Analyst- who are professionals that review market trends at the intermediate level to determine patterns that may be beneficial to various organisations. These analysts may apply their knowledge of human behaviour to developing marketing strategies for sales promotions, packaging methodologies, or social media networking.

The learning pathway for learners with this qualification is as follows

• Bachelor of Arts with Industrial Sociology as a major of Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Sociology.
• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Sociology.
• Master of Arts in Industrial Sociology.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Sociology.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The Recognition of Prior Learning in this qualification will be conducted in accordance with the Policy and Procedures for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) of the institution. RPL is regarded as one of the critical mechanisms for achieving redress and equity and accelerating access in the university.

This policy and set of procedures will be used in the following purposes

• Transfer of credits from one institution to another institution, or from another qualification with similar credit-bearing modules and NQF Level.
• Admission to a learning qualification where the minimum requirements have not been met (excluding mature age exemption category of exemption for admission to undergraduate qualifications), but the learner has evidence that the requirements can be met through RPL.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, NQF Level 7.

Or

• Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Sociology, NQF Level 7.

This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, 120 Credits

• Classical Sociological Theory, 20 Credits.
• Research Methodology, 20 Credits.
• Sociology of development, 20 Credits.
• Industrial Sociology in South Africa, 28 Credits.
• Field Research in Industrial Sociology, 32 Credits.

1. Describe and apply different theoretical models in the field of Industrial Sociology.
2. Construct different theoretical models in Industrial Sociology to specific social problems in South African contexts.
3. Reflect on his/her own problem-solving process.
4. Work in a group and reflect on their participation in a group.
5. Accept responsibility for their own learning in terms of time management and quality of the work at an intermediate level.
6. Design, plan and execute research task based on a theoretical framework within an authentic context.
7. Reflect on his/her own research and to report on the findings at an intermediate level.
8. Engage with and critique in a constructive manner the ideas of peers and others.
9. Use Science and technology effectively showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others and reflect on this process at an intermediate level.
10. Propose solutions to specific social problems in the South African context by taking into consideration the race, ethnicity, political issues, gender and multiculturalism.
11. Search for and access appropriate resources employing a range of learning strategies and technologies within the field of Industrial Sociology.
12. Develop employment-seeking skills within the field of Industrial Sociology.
13. Develop a responsibility towards members of the society.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Provide an in-depth discussion of theoretical models in the field of Industrial Sociology.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Apply the theoretical constructs and models in South African contexts.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Reflect on the problem solving skills.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Demonstrate interactions with peers, contributing positively towards the end product in a group.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

• Show the responsibility for own learning through time management and ensure that the work is of quality as well as an acceptable standard on an intermediate level.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6

• Formulate s research question is formulated within authentic context.
• Different methodological approaches to social research are differentiated.
• Select and use appropriate data collection techniques.
• Interpret the research data accurately.
• Demonstrate the importance of and upholding high ethical standards in conducting research.
• Recognise the limitations of his/her research design are recognised.
• Define and address issues of validity and reliability raised by research design.
• Report the research findings are accurately and write research reports in an appropriate register.
• Structure the research report in an appropriate and transparent manner and makes logical coherent arguments.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7

• Demonstrate the ability to reflect on one's own research and present the research results to an academic audience at an intermediate level.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8

• Engage and critique the ideas from the peers and others in a constructive manner.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9

• Use Science and technology effectively showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others and reflection on this process is carried out at an intermediate level.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10

• Propose solutions to specific social problems in the South African context taking into consideration the race, ethnicity, political issues, gender and multiculturalism.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11

• Search for and access appropriate resources employing a range of learning strategies and technologies within the field of Industrial Sociology is done.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12

• Identify and develop the employment seeking-skills within the field of Industrial Sociology.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 13

• Demonstrate responsibility towards other members of the.

Integrated Assessment

Formative Assessment

• Tests, short essays, group presentations and practical tasks.

Summative Assessment

• Assignments, presentation of research project and final examinations.