Master of Arts in General Linguistics
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Zululand
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language
Subfield
Communication 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 Master of Arts in General Linguistics enables learners to acquire adequate research skills in Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts. It requires attention to the following three important aspects:
- A broaden and deepen the learner's knowledge in the Linguistics disciplines as specified through course work leading to detailed literature surveys.
- Develop basic research skills.
- Write a mini-thesis on an accepted research topic.
Rationale
The rationale develops learners who have critical theoretical and practical knowledge and the necessary skills associated with scientific research in a specialised field of Linguistics. Learners can identify and resolve real-life problems, also in a work environment, critically and creatively.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Policy and Procedures document sets out the requirements and procedures for the Recognition of Prior Learning for admission to institution study.
Prior learning is in the form of properly certified institution qualifications that are acceptable to the Senate for recognition for admission. Appropriate professional qualifications, as well as a body of practical experience, substantiated through a portfolio providing documentary evidence in support of the specific RPL application may also be considered.
Applications are in terms of the rules governing selection for Postgraduate studies which states that: "A learner who has graduated from another tertiary institution or who has in any other manner attained a level of competence which, in the opinion of the Senate, is adequate for Postgraduate studies or research, may be admitted as a learner of this institution.
Learners use the institution's procedure, approved at various university levels". The relevant body and approval endorse assessment learners before learner registration. Performance of learners admitted by RPL is closely monitored, and the implementation and effectiveness of RPL evaluated annually.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- A Bachelor of Arts Honours, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification consists of the following compulsory module at NQF Level 9 totalling 180 Credits.
Compulsory Modules, 180 Credits
- Dissertation, 180 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Linguistics.
- Do research on a limited Linguistics topic.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Linguistics in projects and produce papers.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Complete research and produce evidence on a limited Linguistics topic of study.
Integrated Assessment
Assessments include
- Write and submit a research proposal on a researchable topic.
- Write a dissertation (under supervision) and submit it, once completed, for examination.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Philosophy, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics, NQF Level 10.
International comparability
The qualification is comparable to a Master of Arts Degree in Applied Linguistics (Biola University, USA). Both of these institutions' qualifications are similar.
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