The complete Calendar consists of:
PART 1 General Information and Rules
(All degrees, diplomas and certificates) PART 2 Subjects and syllabuses
PART 3 Rules: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences PART 4 Rules: College of Economic and Management Sciences PART 5 Rules: College of Human Sciences
PART 6 Rules: College of Law
PART 7 Rules: College of Science, Engineering and Technology
PART 8 VUDEC/UNISA
(General information, rules, regulations and transitional arrangements) NOTICE
The Calendar is valid for 2008 only. Rules and syllabuses may be changed for 2009. The Calendar is obtainable from:
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Vision
Towards the African university in the service of humanityMission
The University of South Africa is a comprehensive, open learning and distance education institution, which, in response to the diverse needs of society: provides quality general academic and career-focused learning opportunities underpinned by principles of lifelong learning, flexibility, and student-centredness;
undertakes research and knowledge development guided by integrity, quality and rigour;
participates in community development by utilizing its resources and capacities for the upli�ment of the disadvantaged;
is accessible to all learners, specifically those on the African continent, and the marginalised, by way of a barrier-free environment, while responding to the needs of the global market;
addresses the needs of a diverse learner profile by offering relevant learner support, facilitated by appropriate information and communications technology;
develops and retains high quality capacities among its staff members to achieve human development, by using the resources at its disposal efficiently and effectively;
cultivates and promotes an institutional ethos, intellectual culture and educational experience that is conducive to critical discourse, intellectual curiosity, tolerance, and a diversity of views;
contributes to good and responsible society by graduating individuals of sound character and versatile ability; and
meets the needs of the global competitive society by nurturing collaborative relationships with its stakeholders and other partners.
Values
The University of South Africa espouses the values in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa: human dignity, the achievement of equality, and social justice. We also affirm the historic principles of academic freedom. We seek to weave these into the fabric of our institutional life and culture.Elaborated, these values and principles consist of the following elements: INTEGRITY
Subscribing to truth, honesty, transparency and accountability of conduct in all that we do SOCIAL JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS
Promoting equity of access and opportunity so that all may develop their full potential EXCELLENCE
SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION ... 9
SECTION B: FLOATING MODULES ... 10
SECTION C: SUBJECTS AND SYLLABUSES FOR FORMATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ... 11
A Accounting Data Processing ...11
Accounting Principles for Law Practitioners ...11
Administration of Criminal Justice ...11
Administrative Law ...12
African Languages ...13
African Politics ...15
Afrikaans ...16
Ancient History ...18
Ancient Near Eastern Culture ...19
Anthropology ...21
Applied Information Science ...22
Applied Mathematics ...23 Arabic ...25 Archaeology ...26 Archival Science ...27 Art History ...28 Art Practice ...30 Astronomy ...30
Auditing and Internal Auditing ...32
B Biblical Archaeology ...33 Biblical Studies ...34 Biochemistry ...35 Biology ...36 Botany ...37 Business Management ...39 C Chemistry ...42 Church History ...44 Civil Procedure ...45 Classical Culture ...45 Classical Hebrew ...46
Clothing (See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science) Clothing Management (See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science) Commercial Law ...48 Communication Law ...48 Communication Science ...48 Community Health ...50 Community Ministry ...52 Composition Theory ...53
Comprehension Skills for Science ...54
Computer Science and Information Systems for the Colleges of Science, Engineering and Technology and Human Sciences ...55
Congregational Ministry ...59
Constitutional Law ...60
Consumer-oriented Marketing Communication ...60
Consumer Sciences (See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science) Corrections Science ...60 Court Interpreting ...61 Court Practice ...61 Criminal Law ...61 Criminal Procedure ...62 Criminology ...62 D Development Studies ...63 Drawing ...64 E Economic History ...65 Economics ...65 English Studies ...67
English for Education ...68
Environmental Education ...69
Evidence ...69
F Financial and Municipal Accounting ...69
Food (See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science) Food Services Management (See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science) Form and Motion ...71
French ...72 Fundamental Rights ...74 G General Education ...74 Geography ...75 Geology ...77 German ...77 Graphic Processes ...79 Greek (ancient) ...79 H Health Sciences Education ...80
Health Services Management ...81
History ...82
History of Music ...84
Hospitality Management (See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science) Human Rights, Values and Social Transformation ...85
I Indigenous Law ...85
Industrial and Organisational Psychology ...85
Information Science ...87
Information Systems for the College of Economic and Management Sciences ...89
International Politics ...90
Interpretation of Statutes ...91
Introduction to the Economic and Management Environment ...92
Introduction to Law ...92 Islamic Studies ...92 Italian ...93 J Judaica ...96 L Labour Law ...97 Latin ...97
Legal Aspects of Environmental Management ...98
Life Sciences (See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science) Linguistics ...98
LLB Modules (Optional) ... 100
Logistics (See Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism) M Management Accounting ...102
Mandarin Chinese ... 104
Marketing Research ... 106
Marriage Guidance and Counselling ...106
Mathematics for Education ...106
Mathematics ... 108
Media and User Studies ...111
Mercantile Law ... 111
Microbiology ... 112
Missiology ... 114
Modern Hebrew ... 114
Modern Romance Literatures in English ...115
Music Bibliography ... 116
Music in World Cultures Today ...116
N New Testament ... 117
Nursing Dynamics ... 117 Nutrition (See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and
Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science)
O
Old Testament ... 118
Operations Research ... 118
Origin and Foundations of South African Law ...120
P Painting ... 120 Pastoral Counselling ... 121 Philosophy ... 121 Physics ... 122 Physiology ... 124 Politics ... 125 Portuguese ... 126 Practical Theology ... 128
Principles of International Law ...129
Principles of Interpreting ... 129
Private Law ... 129
Professional Art Practice ...130
Professional Multimedia Practice ...130
Psychology ... 130
Public Administration ... 132
Public International Law ...134
Q Quantitative Management ... 134
R Religious Studies ... 137
Research in the Social Sciences ...138
Russian ... 139
S School and Public Library Studies ...140
Science Education for BEd (Intermediate and Senior Phase) ...141
Scripture Studies ... 141
Sculpture ... 142
Security Risk Management ...143
Skills course for Law students ...143
Social Welfare Law ... 143
Social Work ... 143
Sociology ... 145
Spanish ... 147
Statistics for the College of Economic and Management Sciences ...149
Statistics for the College of Human Sciences ...151
Statistics for the College of Science, Engineering and Technology ...152
Strategic Marketing Management ...155
Systematic Theology ... 155
T Taxation ... 155
Textiles (See Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science) Theological Ethics ... 156
Theologies in Context ... 157
Theory of Literature ... 158
Tourism (See Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism) Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism ...159
Two-dimensional Imaging ...161 U Urban Ministry ... 161 V Visual Arts ... 162 W Welfare Science ... 163 Z Zoology ... 163
SECTION D: STUDY UNITS FOR SPECIFIC FORMATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES ... 165
Study units for the Bachelor of Consumer Science and Honours Bachelor of Consumer Science ...165
Study units for Bachelor of Human Ecology and Masters of Human Ecology 168 Study units for the BA (with specialisation in Open and Distance Learning) .. 171
Study units for BEd (Early Childhood Development: Foundation Phase) 171 Study units for BEd (Intermediate and Senior Phase) ...173
Study units for BEd (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) 175 Study Units for the Honours BA and BSc degree (with specialisation in Environmental Management) ...177
Study units for the Honours BA and MA degree in Health Studies ...178
Study units for the Honours BEd degree ...180
Study units for the Honours BEd degree (with specialisation in Adult Basic Education and Training) ...183
Study units for the Honours BEd degree with specialisation in Early Childhood Development ...184
Study units for the Honours BEd degree with specialisation in Educational Management ... 184
Study units for the Honours BEd degree with specialisation in Environmental Education ...185
Study units for the Honours BEd degree with specialisation in Inclusive Education ... 185
Study units for the Honours BEd degree with specialisation in Mathematics Education ... 186
Study units for the Honours BEd degree with specialisation in Natural Science Education ... 186
Study units for the Honours BEd degree with specialisation in School Guidance and Counselling ...187
Study units for the Honours BSc degree (with specialisation in Environmental Monitoring and Modelling) ...187
Study units for the Honours BTh degree with specialisation in Christian Spirituality ... 188
Study units for the Honours BTh degree with specialisation in Theological Ethics ... 188
Study units for the Master of Public Health ...189
Study units for the Certificate for Education, Training and Development Practitioners ... 189
Study units for the Advanced Certificate for Education, Training and Development Practitioners ...190
Study units for the Advanced Certificate in Education ...190
Study units for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development) and Advanced Certificate in Education (Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development) ...196
Study units for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Intermediate and Senior Phase) and Advanced Certificate in Education (Intermediate and Senior Phase) ...197
Study units for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase and Further Education and Training) ...198
Study units for the Diploma in General Nursing (Bridging course for enrolled nurses) ...199
Study units for the Diploma in Youth Development ...200
Study units for the Higher Diploma in Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) ... 201
Study units for the National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE) . 202 Study units for the Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Education ...204
SECTION E: STUDY UNITS FOR VOCATIONALLY ORIENTED QUALIFICATIONS ... 206
A Accounting for Bankers ... 206
Accounting Skills ... 206
Administration of Estates ... 207
Administrative Management ...207
Administrative Practice ... 207
Advanced Development Software ...207
Advanced Industrial Relations ...207
Advanced Management of Training ...208
Advanced Marketing Finance ...208
Advanced Personnel Management ...208
Advanced Strategic Management ...208
Advertising and Sales Promotion ...208
African Languages ... 209
Afrikaans Language ... 210
Applied Development for Child and Youth Care and Youth Work ...210
Applied Economics ... 210 Applied Marketing ... 211 Applied Mechanics ... 211 Applied Programming ... 211 Applied Promotion ... 211 Applied Statistics ... 212
Applied Strength of Materials ...212
Archival Subjects ... 212
Asphalt Technology ... 213
Auditing ... 213
Automatic Control ... 214
B Banking ... 214 Bio-systems ... 214 Business Administration ... 214 Business Statistics ... 215 Business Analysis ... 215 Business Calculations ... 215
Business Information Systems ...215
Business Logistics Management ...216
Business Management ... 216
Business Studies: Public Relations ...216
C Calculations and Statistics ...216
Chemical Engineering Practical ...217
Chemical Engineering Practice ...217
Chemical Engineering Technology ...217
Chemical Plant ... 219
Chemical Process Design ... 219
Chemical Process Industries ... 219
Chemistry ... 219
Child and Youth Care ... 219
Child and Youth Care/Youth Work Administration and Management ...220
Child and Youth Care/Youth work in Residential and Secure Care ...220
Children’s Library Practice ...220
Circuit Analysis ... 220
Collective Bargaining and Negotiation ...221
Commercial Programming ...221
Communication ... 221
Communication Science ...221
Communication Skills ... 221
Community Development Facilitation ...222
Computer Aided Draughting ...222
Computer Literacy ... 222 Computer Networks ... 222 Computer Security ... 222 Computer Skills ... 223 Computer Usage ... 223 Concrete Technology ... 224 Construction Materials ... 224
Construction Materials Technology ...224
Construction Methods ... 224
Consumer Behaviour ... 224
Continual Quality Improvements ...224
Contract Management: Civil ...225
Control Systems ... 225
Corporate Reporting ... 225
Correctional Services Administration ...225
Correctional Services Law ...226
Correctional Services Management ...226
Credit Control ... 227 Credit Management ... 227 Cultural Tourism ... 227 D Database Programming ... 227 Database Systems ... 227 Design Project ... 228 Development Economics ...228 Development Software ...228
Digital Control Systems ... 228
Digital Signal Processing ...229
Digital Systems ... 229
Documentation ... 229
Drawing ... 229
Drawing: Chemical Engineering ...229
E Earthworks Design ... 229 Econometrics ... 230 Economics ... 230 Education Subjects ... 230 Electrical Distribution ... 231 Electrical Engineering ... 231
Electrical Engineering Practice ...231
Electrical Machines ... 231
Electrical Protection ... 232
Electronic Communication ... 232
Electronic Engineering Practice ...232
Electronic Measurements ... 232
Electronics ... 232
Electrotechnology ... 233
End-user Computing ... 233
Engineering Design Project ... 233
Engineering Management ...233
Engineering Materials and Science ...234
Engineering Mathematics ...234
Engineering Physics ... 234
Engineering Practice: Civil ...234
Engineering Work Study ... 234
English Language ... 234
Entrepreneurship ... 235
Entrepreneurial Skills ... 235
Environmental Engineering ...235
Environmental Engineering: Civil ...235
Environmental Management ... 235
Environmental Management for Engineering: Civil ...236
Explosives ... 236
Explosives Industrial Practice ...236
F Facility Layout and Materials Handling ...236
Financial Accounting ... 236
Financial Accounting Aspects ...237
Financial Information Systems ...237
Financial Management ...238
Financial Planning and Control ...239
Fluid Mechanics ... 239
Forensic Investigation ... 239
Foundation Engineering ...240
Fuel Cell Systems ... 240
Fuel Cell Technology ... 241
Functional Management ... 241 G Geology: Civil ... 241 Geology: Mining ... 241 Geometric Design ... 241 Geotechnical Engineering ...241
Graphical User Interface Design ...241
H High Voltage Engineering ...242
Human Relations ... 242
Human Resources Management ...242
Hydraulic Machines ... 242 Hydraulics ... 242 Hydrogeology ... 243 Hydrology ... 243 I Industrial Accounting ... 243 Industrial Electronics ... 243
Industrial Engineering Practice ...243
Industrial Leadership ... 243
Industrial Management II ... 243
Industrial Project ... 244
Industrial Relations ... 244
Information Administration ...244
Information and Technology Management ...245
Information Management ...245
Information Technology for the College of Science, Engineering and Technology ... 245
Information Retrieval ... 246
Information Systems ... 247
Information Systems Auditing ...248
Information Technology Skills ...248
Inorganic Chemistry ... 248
Internal Auditing ... 248
International Economics ... 249
Internet Programming ...249
Interpretation of Financial Statements ...249
Introduction to Marketing Management ...249
Investigation of crime ... 250
L Labour Economics ... 250
Labour Management ... 250
Labour Relations and Law ...250
Labour Relations Management ...250
Law on Property Marketing ...251
Law on Property Valuation ...251
Law: Policing ... 251
Leadership Development ...251
Legal Accounting ... 251
Legal Practice ... 252
Library and Information Practice ...252
Library and Information Professional Practice ...252
Library and Information Technology ...252
Library Promotion ... 252 Literature Studies ... 252 Logistics ... 253 Logistics Engineering ... 253 M Machine Design ... 253 Macroeconomics ... 253 Maintenance Engineering ...253 Maintenance Management ... 253 Management ... 254 Management Accounting ...254 Management: Civil ... 255 Management Economics ... 255 Management Functions ... 255
Management Information Systems ...255
Management leadership: Policing ...256
Management Practice ... 256
Management Principles and Practice ...256
Management Services Practice ...257
Management Skills ... 257
Management of Training ... 257
Manpower Management/Interpersonal Relations ...257
Manufacturing Management ...257
Manufacturing Relations ... 257
Marketing ... 258
Marketing and Advertising: Public Relations ...258
Marketing for Bankers ... 258
Marketing for Tourism ... 258
Marketing Management ... 258
Marketing Research ... 259
Mathematics ... 259
Mathematics: Chemical Engineering ...259
Mathematics: Mining ... 259
Mechanical Engineering Design ...259
Mechanical Engineering Drawing ...260
Mechanical Engineering Practice ...260
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering ...260
Mechanical Technology ... 260
Mechanics ... 260
Mechanics of Machines ... 261
Media and Public Relations: Tourism ...261
Media Studies ... 261 Medical Equipment ... 261 Metrology ... 261 Microbiology ... 262 Microeconomics ... 262 Microwave Communication ...262 Microwave Engineering ...262 Mine Engineering ... 262
Mine Engineering Practice ...262
Mine Survey ... 262
Mine Surveying Practice ...263
Mine Survey and Valuation ...263
Mine Valuation ... 263
Mineral Beneficiation ... 263
Mineral Engineering Management ...263
Mineral Exploitation ... 264
Mining ... 264
Mining Engineering Practice ...264
Mining Geology ... 264
Mining: Surface ... 264
Mining Technical Services ...264
Monetary Economics ... 265 N Networks ... 265 Network Systems ... 265 New Technology ... 265 O Office Administration ... 265 Office Management ... 266
Operations Management Techniques ...266
Operations Research ... 266 Operating Systems ... 266 Opto-Electronics ... 266 Organic Chemistry ... 267 Organisational Behaviour ... 267 Organisational Development ...267 Organisational Dynamics ...267 Organisational Effectiveness ...267 Organisational Management ...268
Organisational Techniques for TQM ...268
P Passenger Transport Planning ...268
Pavement Technology ... 268 Personal Selling ... 268 Personnel Management ... 268 Physical Chemistry ... 269 Physics ... 269 Policing ... 269 Power Electronics ... 269 Power Systems ... 269 Practical Valuation ... 270
Principles of Information Systems ...270
Principles of Management Economics ...270
Principles of Management (Nature Conservation) ...270
Principles of Management: Water ...270
Principles of Property Law ...271
Process Control ... 271
Process Instrumentation ... 271
Production and Operational Techniques ...271
Production and Purchasing Management ...271
Production Engineering: Chemical Industry ...272
Production Engineering: Industrial ...272
Production Engineering: Mechanical ...272
Production Management ...272
Production Management Techniques ...272
Production Planning and Control ...273
Production Technology ... 273
Professional Skills Development ...273
Programming ... 273
Project ... 274
Project: Chemical Engineering ...274
Project Engineering ... 274
Project Management ... 275
Project Research ... 275
Property Economics and Finance ...275
Property Marketing ... 275
Property Practice ... 276
Property Valuation ... 276
Protection Technology ... 277
Public Accounting Management ...277
Public Economics ... 277 Public Relations ... 277 Public Speaking I ... 277 Purchasing Management ... 278 Q Qualitative Techniques ... 278 Quality Assurance ... 278
Quality Auditing Techniques ... 278
Quality Management ... 278
Quality Management Systems ...279
Quality Planning and Implementation ...279
Quality Techniques ... 279
Quantitative Techniques ... 279
Quantitative Techniques for Management ...279
R Radio Engineering ... 279
Reactor Technology ... 280
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning ...280
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design ...280
Reinforced Concrete Design ...280
Research and Information Management ...280
Research Methodology ... 281
Research Methodology (Child and Youth Care/Youth Work) ...281
Reticulation Design and Management ...281
S
Safety Management ... 281
Safety Principles and Practice ...282
Sales Management ... 282
Satellite Communications ... 282
Science: Mining ... 282
Security Practice ... 282
SHE Management ... 283
Small Business Management ...283
Small Business Practice ... 284
Social Environmental Studies: Civil ...284
Software Engineering ... 284
Software Skills ... 284
Software Systems ... 285
Soil Classification ... 285
Solid Waste Management ...285
Southern African Transport Perspectives ...285
Statistics ... 285
Statistical Quality Techniques ...286
Statistics for Economists ...286
Statistics: Mining ... 286
Steam Plant ... 286
Strategic Management ... 286
Strategic Planning ... 287
Strategic Planning for Budgeting ...287
Strategic Studies ... 287
Strength of Materials ... 287
Stress Analysis ... 287
Structural Analysis ... 287
Structural Geology ... 288
Structural Masonry Design ...288
Structural Steel Design ... 288
Structural Steel and Timber Design ...288
Study units for the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Agricultural Management ..288
Study units for the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Animal Health ...289
Study units for the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Horticulture ...289
Study units for the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Nature Conservation ....289
Study units for the National Diploma: Agricultural Management ...290
Study units for the National Diploma: Animal Health ...291
Study units for the National Diploma: Horticulture ...292
Study units for the National Diploma: Nature Conservation ...293
Study units for the National Diploma: Pulp and Paper Technology ...295
Study units offered by the Department of Public Administration and Management ... 295
Study units offered by the School of Criminal Justice ...300
Study units offered by the School of Law ...300
Supervisory Management ...302
Surface Mining Equipment ...302
Surface Mining Practice ...302
Surface Surveying and Valuation ...302
Surveying ... 303
Surveying: Civil ... 303
Surveying and Valuation ... 303
System Analysis and Design ...303
Systems and Project Management ...303
Systems Dynamics ... 303 Systems Software ... 303 T Taxation ... 304 Technical Programming ... 304 Theory of Machines ... 305 Theory of Structures ... 305
The Personnel Function ...305
Thermodynamics ... 305
Thermodynamics: Applied ...305
Thermodynamics: Chemical Engineering ...305
Total Quality Management ...306
Tourism Development ... 306
Tourism Project ... 306
TQM: Improvement of Business Processes ...306
Traffic Engineering ... 306
Training and Development Strategies ...307
Transport Approach to Logistics ...307
Transportation Engineering ...307
Transportation Planning ... 307
Transport Economics ... 307
Transport Planning and Development ...308
Travel and Tourism Management ...308
Travel and Tourism Practice ...309
Travel Practice Applications ...309
Turbo Machines ... 309
Turfgrass Culture ... 309
U Urban Planning and Design ...309
User Studies ... 310
W Waste Water Treatment Technology ...310
Water Care Technology ... 310
Water Engineering ... 310
Web Management ... 310
Y Youth Justice and Probation ... 311
SECTION A:
GENERAL
INFORMATION
General Information
Unisa offers a wide range of degrees and diplomas by means of distance education1
Subject Chapters
This Calendar contains, in alphabetical order, details such as codes, Prerequisite, co-requisites, purpose statements, etc. of all subjects offered at undergraduate level. You are advised to carefully read through the entire subject chapter to ensure you meet the necessary requirements in respect of the modules for which you wish to register.
Before registering, check that the study unit for which you wish to register may be included in your chosen curriculum.
2
Definitions
SUBJECT: the discipline offered: eg History, Economics. COURSE: format in which the subject is offered at
different levels. Some courses are divided into papers. All courses have a tuition period of one year.
PAPERS: smaller study units offered within a course. The papers of all courses have a tuition period of one year.
MODULES: smaller study unit than a paper which may be offered in tuition periods of one year or in four months (semesters).
COMMON MODULES: are offered within the political sciences and are restricted to the subjects offered in that discipline. Where a code 82 has been allocated to a module, it means that it may be taken on ONLY second or third level.
FLOATING MODULES: may be taken by students in order to fill-up their degree curriculum to the required number of modules. Modules which have a code 80 may be taken on any level while those with a code 82 may be taken on ONLY second or third level.
PREREQUISITE: If Module A is a PREREQUISITE for Module B, a student must pass Module A before he/ she enrols for Module B.
CO-REQUISITE: If Module A is a CO-REQUISITE for Module B and a student wishes to enrol for Module B but has not yet passed Module A, he/ she must register for Modules A and B simultaneously.
A student may NOT cancel his/her enrolment for a co-requisite unless the module(s) for which it is prescribed is(are) also cancelled. (S1) AND (S2): Modules which are offered in the first
semester are indicated as (S1) a�er the respective module under the syllabus. Modules offered in the second semester are indicated as (S2). You must consult the Registration Brochure when registering for semester modules. Unless indicated as (S1) or (S2), the module or course will have a duration of one year.
SEMESTER: is a shorter tuition period. This period has a duration of 14–16 weeks. The two modules of Accounting on first-year level are offered in semesters (ACN101 in the first semester (January–May) and ACN102 in the second semester (June–October)).
3
Codes
All modules, courses, and the papers of third year courses are designated by codes consisting of seven characters. The first three indicate the subject, the fourth the level of the study unit and the next two the number of the unit. The seventh character is for purposes of control.
Examples ACN101M is module number 1 (or 101) on level 1 in the subject Accounting
ACN203S is module number 3 (or 203) on level 2 in the subject Accounting
ECS301D is module number 1 (or 301) on level 3 in the subject Economics
NB
The full code (eg ACN101M) for each study unit must be used in all cases. The full codes will be found under syllabuses in each subject chapter.
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Examinations
Unless otherwise indicated the duration of an examination is two hours. Although examinations for modules may be arranged for both semesters, tuition in semester modules is not necessarily offered in both semesters. Students must, at the time of registration, indicate for which semester they wish to register. This will determine the period in which the examination is wri�en.
Examinations may be wri�en ONLY in the semester for which the module was registered.
Examinations for the first semester are conducted in May/June with the supplementary examinations being wri�en in October/November. Examinations for the second semester are conducted in October/November with the supplementary examinations being conducted in May/June of the following year.
Examinations in study units which have a tuition period of one year are conducted in October/November with the supplementary examinations being wri�en in January/February of the following year.
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Prescribed Books
* next to a module or paper indicates that book(s) are prescribed for that study unit and financial provision must be made for the purchase of such books in addition to the registration fees. This information was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.
As many of the prescribed books in foreign languages are published overseas, students registering for a foreign language are advised to order and purchase their prescribed books as early as possible.
If making use of the quotation request form, it is advisable to list all the study units for which you intend to register.
SECTION B:
FLOATING MODULES
Floating Modules
1
General Information
These modules may be taken by students in order to fill-up their degree curriculum to the required number of modules.
Students should refer to the subject chapters for information regarding transitional arrangements, syllabuses, Prerequisite and co-requisites.
Modules which have a code 80 may be taken on any level while those with a code 82 may be taken on ONLY second or third level. FIRST-, SECOND- OR THIRD-LEVEL MODULES
African Languages
AFL801L Introduction to African languages and indigenous knowledge systems (S1 and S2) (offered in English)
African Politics / International Politics / Politics PLC801H South African politics (S1 and S2)*
PLC802J Contemporary issues in politics: capita selecta (S1 and S2) Classical Hebrew
CLH801H Treasures from the caves: the Dead Sea scrolls (S1 and S2)* Italian
ITN801W Contemporary culture in Italy (S1) (An open-book examination) (3 hours)
Modern Romance Literatures in English
RLE8018 Modern Romance literatures in English – plays, poems and short stories (S1)* (An open-book examination)
RLE8029 Modern Romance literatures in English – novels (S2)* (An open-book examination)
Theory of Literature
THL801U Introduction to theory of literature (S1 and S2) THL802V Introduction to literary genres (S1 and S2)* Visual Arts
VAR801V Video manipulation (S1 and S2) SECOND- OR THIRD-LEVEL MODULES African Languages
AFL821Q Language a�itudes and worldview (S1 and S2) (offered in English)
African Politics / International Politics / Politics PLC821M Political conflict and conflict resolution (S1 and S2)* PLC822N Political knowledge (S1 and S2)*
Afrikaans
TEX8216 Writing skills for the communications industry (year module)
TEX8228 Persuasive texts (year module)
AFK823N Afrikaans beyond boundaries: an interdisciplinary perspective (year module)*
Ancient History, Classical Culture, Greek (ancient), Latin CLS8216 Epic transformations (S1 and S2)
CLS8228 Dramatic visions (S1 and S2)
CLS8239 Ancient thought and practice (S1 and S2) CLS824A Historical encounters (S1 and S2) CLS825B Power and empowerment (S1 and S2) CLS826C Cultural contexts (S1 and S2)
CLS827D Visual and verbal representations (S1 and S2)
French/German/Italian/Mandarin Chinese/Portuguese/Russian /Spanish
(Prior knowledge of the language is required. Please consult under each subject entry.)
NB
Russian literature and civilisations (Option 5) is offered in English only.
MEL8213 Cultural diversity in contexts (S1 and S2)* MEL8224 Literary world-making (S1 and S2)* MEL8235 Encounters in cultural spaces (S1 and S2)* MEL8246 Language in practice (S1 and S2)* Theory of Literature
THL821Y Theory of narrative (S1 and S2)* THL8223 Theory of drama (S1 and S2) THL8234 Theory of poetry (S1 and S2)*
THL8245 Theory and practice of South African literary studies (S1 and S2)
SECTION C:
SUBJECTS AND
SYLLABUSES FOR
FORMATIVE AND
PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
Accounting Data Processing
(offered by the Department of Management
Accounting)
Telephone number 012 429 4753
1
Introduction
This subject ensures that students are provided with a sound theoretical knowledge of the development, implementation and management of an accounting data processing system and the application of an accounting data processing system in the business environment. Furthermore, it ensures that the students are exposed practically to the utilisation of the operating system (Windows), a computerised accounting information system and a spreadsheet application system.
2
General Information
For DPA202, students must have access to an IBM or IBM-compatible Pentium microcomputer with a CD Rom, at least Microso� Windows 95, Excel spreadsheet so�ware and an inkjet or laser printer.
Credit for a degree is granted for either DPA101 or DPA201.
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Syllabus
FIRST-LEVEL MODULE
DPA101P Accounting systems in a computer environment (S1 and S2)*
Purpose: to introduce students to information processing concepts; information systems development and management; computer controls and security; a background to business applications and the basics of operating a micro computer.
SECOND-LEVEL MODULES
DPA201S Accounting systems in a computer environment (S1 and S2)*
Purpose: to introduce students to information processing concepts; information systems development and management; computer controls and security, a background to business applications and the basics of operating a micro computer.
DPA202T Practical accounting data processing (S1 and S2)* Prerequisite: (DPA101 or DPA201 or INF105) and ACN101 and (ACN102 or ACN103)
Purpose: to introduce students to computer concepts; accounting so�ware and end-user so�ware. On an intermediate level: operating a micro computer and business applications.
Accounting Principles for Law
Practitioners
Offered by the Department of Financial Accounting
Telephone number 012 429 4459
1
Syllabus
ALP101G Accounting Principles for Law Practitioners (S1 and S2)
(This module is only offered to students of the College of Law) Purpose: to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles of accounting; the collecting and processing of accounting data of an enterprise; the accounting treatment and disclosure of non-current assets and current assets, non-current liabilities and current liabilities, specific accounting aspects for law practitioners, financial analysis and practice management in a law practice.
Administration of Criminal
Justice
(offered by the Department of Criminology)
Telephone number 012 429 6003
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Introduction
According to the Trias Politica-principle the Criminal Justice System is divided into different units or departments, namely the SA Police Services, Departments of Justice, Correctional Services, and the Department of Welfare. The main purpose of this principle is to prevent that one department possesses the judicial, the executive and the correctional powers and authority.
In order to deliver a more professional service to members of the community, it is imperative that each and every employee in the Criminal Justice System as well as Public and Private Safety and Security Systems should have a thorough knowledge of the role and responsibility of all the different departments of the Criminal Justice System.
At first year level two modules form the basis of the major subject Administration of Criminal Justice. The first module entails an Introduction to the Criminal Justice System. In this module we discuss aspects such as the origin and development of the field of study; the sympodial relationship between key concepts such as social order, control, crime, policing, crime prevention, crime investigation, facts and evidence, sentencing and punishment. In the second module a global overview of crime trends, processes in the Criminal Justice System, proactive criminal justice and reactive criminal justice, sentencing, punishment and theories of punishment, managing criminal justice is offered. These concepts are discussed in more detail at second and third year levels.
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General Information
Administration of Criminal Justice combines the previous two subjects, namely, Penology and Police Science.
Credit for a degree is granted for: (i) either CJS101, 102 or POL100 (ii) either CJS101, 102 or PNL100
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Administration of Criminal Justice
as a Major Subject
Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination:
First level: CJS101, 102 Second level: CJS201, 202, 203 Third level: CJS301, 302, 303, 3044
Transitional Arrangements
Study unitpassed Modules which may not be taken Outstanding modules
POL100 CJS101, 102 – PNL100 CJS101, 102 – PNL201 CJS201 CJS202, 203 PNL202 CJS202 CJS201, 203 POL205 CJS201 CJS202, 203 POL206 CJS203 CJS201, 202 PNL301 CJS201 CJS301, 302, 303, 304 PNL302 – CJS301, 302, 303, 304 PNL303 – CJS301, 302, 303, 304 POL306 – CJS301, 302, 303, 304 POL307 CJS202 CJS301, 302, 303, 304 POL308 CJS301 CJS302, 303, 304
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Syllabus
NBAll modules in this subject are offered as YEAR MODULES.
FIRST-LEVEL MODULES
CJS101W Introduction to the Criminal Justice system Purpose: To enable students to demonstrate the following skills and competencies: understand the causes of crime and crime prevention strategies; understand the importance of the national crime prevention strategy in combating crime; combat crime effectively; participate in community police forums; participate in the trial and prosecution processes.
CJS102X Introduction to the Criminal Justice process Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate the following skills and competencies: understand the basic needs of communities and especially of crime victims; adopt a people-centred approach to criminality; apply the theories of punishment in the adjudication of offenders; handle offenders in correctional institutions; communicate effectively (interpersonally as well as interculturally).
SECOND-LEVEL MODULES Prerequisite: CJS101, 102
CJS2013 Fundamental criminal justice
Purpose: to enable students to assist communities to identify and solve local level crime problems; communicate effectively with all community and business crime prevention stakeholders; do basic research on the causes, reasons and effects of criminality within communities; understand offender handling, treatment, classification and rehabilitation.
CJS2024 Criminal justice management
Purpose: to enable students to understand and practise criminal justice management approaches; manage human resources, logistics, finances, information and change labour relations; record data and write reports; use skills obtained to initiate, manage and evaluate crime; prevention, criminal rehabilitation and restorative projects and programmes; use different management styles effectively.
CJS2035 Proactive criminal justice
Purpose: to enable students to act as team leaders and coordinators; demonstrate a macro-vision with special emphasis on problem-solving; actively participate in crime prevention activities such as patrol duties and police community relations; facilitate and manage community crime prevention programmes and strategies; manage the proactive criminal justice process according to the National Crime Prevention Strategy. THIRD-LEVEL MODULES
Prerequisite: CJS101, 102
CJS3016 Reactive criminal justice*
Syllabus: Processes in the pre-trial phase (criminalistics), the trial phase (initial appearance, preliminary hearing and sentencing) and post-trial phase (punishment, detention, custody, treatment and reintegration); the principles of restorative justice.
CJS3028 International and comparative criminal justice* Syllabus: A description, interpretation of a capita selecta of international systems, international treaties; international and minimum standards on policing sentencing and punishment; applying the accusatorial and inquisitional systems.
CJS3039 Critical issues in criminal justice
Syllabus: FOUR of the following: corruption, violence, patrol, alternatives to imprisonment Institutional security, burn-out, diversity, entrapment, state brutality, victims of crime, accountability, stress, syndicates/gangs, unions/unionism, vigilantism, privatisation and civilisation, community-based handling of offenders, institutionalisation, marginality and third-force activities.
CJS304A Human rights and the criminal justice
Syllabus: Evolution of a human right’s culture; the Constitution; restrictions; political and social control; diversity and tolerance; discrimination; consequences of human rights.
CJS305B Security
Syllabus: Horizontal and vertical dimensions; evolution of security; elements of security; levels of security; risks and vulnerabilities; personal and physical security, disaster and emergency planning. Security aids, technology; information and computer security; statutes pertaining to security; occupational health and safety; labour relations; security analysis.
CJS306C Metro-policing
Syllabus: Evolution of traffic control; nature of law enforcement; enforcement activities; traffic interaction; patrolling; discretion; selectiveness and tolerance, traffic education and engineering; traffic conflict and various statutory prescriptions. Principles and concepts; by-laws; licensing, hazardous substances; squa�ing; planning; fire prevention; finances; protection, ordinances.
CJS308E Crime investigation
Syllabus: Processes; the crime scene; tactics and techniques in crime investigation; modus operandi; informers; identification techniques; reporting; evidence and the presentation thereof. Investigation as corporate function; rights and powers of the investigator; support services; gathering and securing of evidence; recording, documenting and reporting; management; the investigation of specific corporate crimes; interaction with components of the criminal justice system; investigation and corporate governance.
Administrative Law
(offered by the Department of Constitutional,
International and Indigenous Law)
Telephone number 012 429 8339
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General Information
Where UVW100 (or IST100) or CLW100 has been passed, credit for a degree may be granted for ADL101 or ADL201 in addition to IOS101 or IOS201 or CSL101 or CSL201.
FOR THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
Students registering for Administrative Law MUST include one of the following in their curriculum:
Constitutional Law (CSL201) Fundamental Rights (FUR201) Interpretation of Statutes (IOS201)
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Syllabus
ADL201M Administrative law (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to gain knowledge, skills, a�itudes and competencies to analyse and critically evaluate legal material (in the light of the right to just administrative action) to formulate legal arguments and to apply their knowledge to practical problems that may arise due to requirements for valid and fair adminitrative action.
African Languages
(offered by the Department of African Languages)
Telephone number 012 429 8060
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Introduction
The gateway to a fuller understanding of our rich multilingual society can only be realistically achieved through a deeper knowledge of one or more African languages. A study of an African language empowers one to gain valuable insight and skills for us to become part of a new process of exploring, developing and planning our rich linguistic and literary heritage.
Our Constitution requires us to develop an African language as a language of equal importance with all the other official languages. This knowledge base, together with a communicative competence will not only record and enrich our relatively dormant literary heritage but it will also enable us to engage and compete on equal terms with other South Africans in the fields of commerce and industry. Learning an African language will open up a new dimension of our linguistic and literary understanding and will help us to become somebody who can make the difference in whatever career path we choose.
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General Information
Languages offered:
Northern Sotho Swati Venda Tsonga Xhosa Southern Sotho Tswana Zulu
Details in connection with the beginners’ modules in African Languages will be found in 3 below. Note that there are restrictions on the choice of beginners’ modules for students who took an African language at Grade 12 level and by those whose home language is an African language.
Credit for a degree is NOT granted for:
(i) study units in more than one African language from the same group
(ii) study units in more than two African languages
(iii) more than six courses (or the equivalent in modules) in African languages
(iv) more than two beginners’ modules
(v) more than three courses (or the equivalent in modules) in one and the same language
(vi) the beginner’s modules as well as the special course in the same language
(vii) module 103 and 101 and 102 in the same language (viii) module 302 and AFL822.
(ix) module 206 and 203 or 205 (x) module 307 and 302 or 303 (xi) module 308 and 304 or 306 (xii) module 103 and AFL801
Modules in Court Interpreting and Court Practice are offered by the Department of African Languages and appear under the subject chapters “Court Interpreting” and “Court Practice” respectively.
FOR THE COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Students who passed (or were exempted from) African Languages (special course) for the BAdmin degree prior to 1982 retain credit for it. Credit for a degree is NOT granted for both African Languages I and African Languages (special course).
ANY OTHER LANGUAGE on first-year level may be taken – see the relevant language subject chapter for the admission requirements.
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Admission Requirements
See also A9 in Part 5 of the Calendar BEGINNERS’ MODULES
None: Students are advised to first pass module 101 before registering for module 102.
FIRST-LEVEL MODULES
(offered in the relevant African Language)
Tuition will be offered in the relevant African language.
At least 40% in the language concerned or another language from the same group as FIRST language at Matriculation level (Grade 12) (Higher or Standard Grade).
The various African languages offered by the University have been classified as follows:
Group Language(s)
(i) Nguni – Swati, Xhosa and Zulu
(ii) Sotho – Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho and Tswana (iii) Tsonga
(iv) Venda
(v) Any other African language approved by the Senate Note that a student whose HOME language is an African language also qualifies for admission to first-level modules in the language concerned (or another language from the same group).
Note also that a student who took an African language as FIRST language at Matriculation level (Grade 12), or whose HOME language is an African language, may NOT register for the beginners’ modules in his/her HOME language or another African language UNLESS IT IS FROM A DIFFERENT GROUP;
or
at least 60% in the language concerned or another language from the same group as SECOND or THIRD language (Higher Grade) at Matriculation level (Grade 12);
or
at least 50% in the beginner’s modules (or the special course) in the language concerned or another language from the same group.
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Transitional Arrangements
Paper passed in a particular African language Modules which may not be taken (in the same African language)Outstanding modules which must be taken (in the same African language) Paper 101 Module 101 Module 102 Paper 102 Module 102 Module 101 Paper 201 Module 202 Modules 201, 204, 206 Paper 202 Module 201 Modules 202, 204, 206 Paper 203 Modules 204, 206 Modules 201, 202
Paper 301 None Any 3 modules on third level Paper 302 None Any 3 modules on third level Paper 305 Module 308 Modules 301, 305, 307 Paper 306 None Any 3 modules on third level
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African Languages as a Major Subject
Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination in the relevant language:
First level: Modules 101 and 102Second level: Modules 201, 202, 204, 206 Third level: Modules 301, 305, 307, 308
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Syllabus
6.1 MODULE CODES NORTHERN SOTHO
NB
NSF101X and NSF102Y will only be offered in English. Students may, however, answer assignments and the examination in English or Afrikaans.
Northern Sotho (beginners’ modules) NSF101X, and NSF102Y* Northern Sotho (first-level modules) NSO1019*, NSO102A
Northern Sotho (second-level modules) NSO201C, NSO202D, NSO204F*, NSO206H
Northern Sotho (third-level modules) NSO301F, NSO305K, NSO307M, NSO308N
SHONA NB
No new registrations will be accepted for Shona at any level in 2008.
Students who fail or do not write the examination in the following third-level modules in Shona in October 2007, will be given an automatic second examination in January 2008: SHO301K*, SHO305P, SHO307R, SHO308S. SOUTHERN SOTHO
Southern Sotho (beginners’ modules) SSF101Y and SSF1023* Southern Sotho (first-level modules) SSO101A, SSO102B
Southern Sotho (second-level modules) SSO201D, SSO202E, SSO204G, SSO206J
Southern Sotho (third-level modules) SSO301G, SSO305L*, SSO307N, SSO308P
SWATI
Swati (first-level modules) STT1015 and STT1026
Swati (second-level modules) STT2019, STT202A, STT204C, STT206E Swati (third-level modules) STT305G, STT307J, STT308K
TSONGA
Tsonga (beginners’ modules) TSF1019 and TSF102A Tsonga (first-level modules) XTG101D, XTG102E
Tsonga (second-level modules) XTG201G, XTG202H, XTG204K, XTG206M Tsonga (third-level modules) XTG301K, XTG305P, XTG307R, XTG308S TSWANA
Tswana (beginners’ modules) TFN1014* and TFN1025* Tswana (first-level modules) TNA101N*, TNA102P
Tswana (second-level modules) TNA201R, TNA202S*, TNA204U*, TNA206W Tswana (third-level modules) TNA301U*, TNA305Y, TNA3074, TNA3085 VENDA
Venda (beginners’ modules) VFN101H* and VFN102J* Venda (first-level modules) VNA1014*, VNA1025
Venda (second-level modules) VNA2018, VNA2029, VNA204B, VNA206D Venda (third-level modules) VNA301B, VNA305F*, VNA307H, VNA308J XHOSA
Xhosa (beginners’ modules) XFN101V* and XFN102W Xhosa (first-level modules) XOH101M*, XOH102N*
Xhosa (second-level modules) XOH201Q, XOH202R, XOH204T*, XOH206V Xhosa (third-level modules) XOH301T, XOH305X*, XOH3073, XOH3084 ZULU
Zulu (beginners’ modules) ZFN101C* and ZFN102D* Zulu (first-level modules) ZUU101U*, ZUU102V
Zulu (second-level modules) ZUU201X*, ZUU202Y, ZUU2044*, ZUU2066 Zulu (third-level modules) ZUU3014, ZUU3059, ZUU307B, ZUU308C 6.2 SYLLABUS
FLOATING MODULES
AFL801L Introduction to African languages and indigenous knowledge systems (S1 and S2) (offered in English) Purpose: to introduce students to African languages and their role as vehicles of indigenous knowledge systems. It is an established fact that a language is a carrier of culture. The multilingual nature of our society provides us with the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s culture. Thus, the module will equip students in different disciplines with the much needed indigenous knowledge systems operating within the South African society.
AFL821Q Language attitudes and worldview (S1 and S2) (offered in English)
NB
This module may be taken on only second or third level. Purpose:
(a) to enhance interpersonal understanding among South Africans through the study of languages and their beliefs, customs, value-revealing concepts, interpersonal a�itudes and obtaining perceptions not generally accessible to historically advantaged language groups, and,
(b) thus to enable the learner through knowledge and insight, to intervene in situations where ignorance, indiscretion and aggression can be the cause of misunderstanding.
BEGINNERS’ MODULES
(Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu)
Prerequisite: See 3 above Advice:
No previous knowledge of the relevant language is required. A pass in these modules entitles the candidate to proceed with other first-level modules in the language concerned.
Interaction with mother-tongue speakers with whom communication skills can be practised, is advisable. Regular exposure to the relevant African language is also recommended.
Beginners’ module 101 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to communicate effectively with basic language communication skills in the languages, thereby enhancing the quality of the learner’s relationship with the speakers of the languages.
Beginners’ module 102 (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to communicate effectively with basic reading, listening and comprehension skills together with the application and meaning of idiomatic language in the languages, and thereby enhancing the quality of the learner’s relationship with the language speakers.
FIRST-LEVEL MODULES Prerequisite: See 3 above
Module 101 Introduction to traditional and modern literature (S1) (offered in the relevant African Language) Advice: Students are advised to purchase literary and reference works as prescribed for the module.
Purpose: to sensitise students to the basic forms, thematics and production of literature (including orature and translations) in their own languages with a view to empowering them in terms of learning, teaching, interpreting, communication, critical awareness, creativity and translation.
Module 102 Sounds and words (S2) (offered in the relevant African language)
Advice: Students who are interested in the general, linguistic principles underlying the study of language, are advised to enrol additionally for LIN101 (Grammatical concepts) and/or LIN205 (Sounds and sound structure).
Purpose: to sensitise students to the sound system, structural composition, categorisation, identification and formation of the words of their language with a view to improving their communication, learning, teaching, interpreting, translation and critical awareness skills.
SECOND-LEVEL MODULES
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in this subject or any FOUR first-level modules
Module 201 Sentence structure and meaning (S1) (offered in the relevant African language)
Advice: Students are advised to first pass module 102 in the relevant African language before registering for this module.
Purpose: to enhance students’ critical awareness of language usage by focussing on communicative aspects of sentence structure, meaning relationships and discourse cohesion.
Module 202 African languages in society (S2) (offered in the relevant African language)
Purpose: to promote a be�er understanding of the different African culture groups in South Africa through the study of aspects of their language, religion, customs, values and interpersonal a�itudes (concentrating on African languages in society).
Module 204 African orature (S1) (offered in the relevant African language)
Advice: Students are advised to first pass module 101 in the relevant African language before registering for this module.
Purpose: to sensitise students to the creative trends, styles, structures, themes and functions of orature as well as its relationship to technology, history, legal and socio-economic systems.
Module 206 Modern prose narratives in the African languages (S1) (offered in the relevant African language) Purpose: to cater particularly for students of the targeted African languages with creative talents, and is intended to equip them with practical skills to develop those talents and put them to use by producing much-needed original and/or translated literary texts in their first language.
THIRD-LEVEL MODULES
Module 301 Discourse strategies in African Languages (S1) (offered in the relevant African language)
Prerequisite: TWO first-level modules in the relevant African Language or any FOUR first-level modules
Purpose: to enhance students’ knowledge and skills with regard to both oral and wri�en communication. In order to communicate effectively, appropriate communication strategies need to be adhered to in different contexts of discourse. The knowledge and skills graduates will acquire will be applicable in all language professions.
Module 305 Creative writing and translation (S2) (offered in the relevant African language)
Prerequisite: Module 101 in the same African language or any other equivalent course in the chosen African Language.
Purpose: the module will cater for students of African Languages with creative talents, and is intended to equip them with practical skills to develop those talents and put them to use by producing much-needed original and/or translated literary texts in their mother-tongue.
Module 307 Language technology, terminology and lexicography (S1) (offered in the relevant African language) NB
In Swati this module is offered in English. Purpose:
Section A: to serve as an introduction to language processing as applied to the area of speech and language technology. Students are exposed to language resources, an essential component of language technology.
Section B: in view of terminologies and lexicons resorting under strategic language resources, this module aims at developing the much needed skills in terminography and lexicography with special reference to the African languages. This will include term creation strategies, basic dictionary typology and computerised lexicography.
Module 308 Language alive in drama and poetry (S2) (offered in the relevant African language)
Purpose: to trace roots of pre-colonial African theatre during pre-colonial times in South Africa and link them to contemporary African drama of the colonial and post-colonial periods. It will also capacitate students with skills development strategies for economic and self employment. It will introduce students to the artistic and communicative nature of modern poetry in the African languages in its historical, socio-political, cultural and economic contexts, as well as situating their poetry in the African Continental context.
African Politics
(offered by the Department of Political Sciences)
Telephone number 012 429 6626
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Introduction
African Politics deals with contemporary issues in the politics of Africa such as democratisation and structural adjustment programmes. Problems and prospects for Africa’s political renaissance are also studied. Case studies are made of the politics of selected Southern, East, West and North African countries.
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Transitional Arrangements
To complete the second level of study, you need credit for two modules, two papers or one paper and one module in the relevant subject unless otherwise specified below.
To complete the third level of a major subject you must obtain credit for the following number of papers and/or modules that must be taken on third level:
(i) 5 modules or
(ii) 1 paper and 3 modules or (iii) 2 papers and 2 modules or (iv) 3 papers
Study unit passed Modules which may not be taken
APL100 APC101, 102 APL201 APC201 APL202 APC202 APL301 APC301 APL302 APC302 APL305 APC303 NB
In order to complete African Politics III, the outstanding third-level modules plus any additional module as specified under 3, must be passed.
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African Politics as a Major Subject
Compulsory modules for a major subject
combination:
Any SEVEN of the following modules: APC101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, PLC821, 822 plus any TWO modules selected from the remainder above, PLC801, 802 or any second- or third-level modules in International Politics or Politics. Students are advised to give preference to the APC-modulesand PLC801 (South African Politics). At least five modules must be taken at third level.
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Syllabus
FLOATING MODULES NB
The following floating modules are available in the subjects African Politics, International Politics and Politics. They may be taken on first, second or third level.
PLC801H South African politics (S1 and S2)*
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of South African politics, the theories and ideas; to analyse and describe the background and the characteristics of the most important aspects thereof. PLC802J Contemporary issues in politics: capita selecta (S1
and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the background, characteristics and implications of selected issues. (eg sport and politics) on national, regional and international level; and to analyse and describe these issues.
COMMON MODULES
(African Politics, International Politics and Politics) NB
Common modules may be taken only on second or third level.
PLC821M Political conflict and conflict resolution (S1 and S2)* Purpose: to enable students to analyse and describe the background and characteristics of politics and conflict and the resolution of political conflict; and to apply the theories pertaining thereto.
PLC822N Political knowledge (S1 and S2)*
Purpose: to enable students to analyse, describe and apply the criteria for the acquisition of political knowledge; and to apply the approaches and theories pertaining thereto.
FIRST-LEVEL MODULES
APC101D Political evolution of the African State (S1 and S2)* Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of, and to describe some of the concepts, theories and approaches to the study of African Politics and phenomena such as colonialism; the origins, nature and evolution of the independent African state.
APC102E The politics of contemporary Africa (S1 and S2) Purpose: to enable you to demonstrate an understanding of, and to describe the role of ethnicity, political parties, military and personal rule, ideologies, democratisation processes and challenges for the independent African state.
SECOND-LEVEL MODULES
Prerequisite: APC101, 102 or any FOUR first-level modules
APC201G Political change in contemporary Africa (S1 and S2) Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of and to analyse, describe and explain the restoration of democracy in Africa and its prospects, and the role of civil society in the process.
APC202H Political economy of Africa (S1 and S2)
Purpose: to enable students to demonstrate an understanding of, and to analyse, describe and explain the relationship between politics and economics in the African context, the politics of Africa’s debt burden, structural adjustment and its political implications.
THIRD-LEVEL MODULES
Prerequisite: APC101, 102 or any FOUR first-level modules
APC301K The politics of Southern Africa (S1 and S2)* Purpose: to enable students to, by way of comparative case studies of countries in Southern Africa (such as Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, Mozambique and Namibia), to demonstrate an understanding of, to analyse, describe and explain the nature and role of political parties, institutions, democracy and conflict in the region.
APC302L The politics of East Africa (S1 and S2)*
Purpose: to enable students by way of comparative case studies of countries in East Africa (such as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda), to demonstrate an understanding of, and to analyse, describe and explain the nature and role of political parties, institutions, democracy and conflict in the region. APC303M The politics of West and North Africa (S1 and S2)* Purpose: to enable students by way of comparative case studies of countries in West and North Africa (such as Ghana, Nigeria, Algeria and Egypt), to demonstrate an understanding of, to analyse, describe and explain the nature and role of political parties, institutions, democracy and conflict in the respective regions.
Afrikaans
(offered by the Department of Afrikaans and
Theory of Literature)
Telephone number 012 429 6308
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Introduction
The Department of Afrikaans and Theory of Literature offers modules in Afrikaans literature, linguistics and language proficiency. The aim is to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities where an advanced knowledge of the Afrikaans language and literature and proficiency in writing Afrikaans would be a prerequisite. Such a career could be that of teacher, translator, copywriter, journalist, publisher, editor, writer, public relations officer, etc. Contact the Chair of the Department for information on the available foundation courses.
The literature courses concentrate on contemporary Afrikaans texts in the present day South African context. It is also possible to study aspects of Dutch literature. As part of the broad literary discourse, students are introduced to and encouraged to partake in the critical reading and analysis of seminal texts.
In Linguistics, the student is introduced to different aspects of the grammar of Afrikaans: phonetics, morphology, lexicology, syntax and semantics. The contextual use of Afrikaans is studied in modules and courses in sociolinguistics and pragmatics. Sections concentrating on the politics of language, introduce a sociopolitical theme to the field.
Modules in language proficiency aim to improve writing skills in Afrikaans. The syllabus focuses on the analysis and evaluation of nonliterary texts, and students are trained to plan, write and edit a variety of text types.
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General Information
Students who wish to major in Afrikaans must consult paragraph 4 below.
Students not majoring in Afrikaans may also register for any of the floating modules offered by the Department subject to the Prerequisite listed in paragraph 6.
Credit for a degree is granted for:
(i) either AFK801 or AKA100 or PAF100 (ii) either AFK101 and 102 or AKS100 or AFN100 (iii) either AFK101 and 105 or AKS100 or AFN100 (iv) either AFS200 or AFN200
(v) either AFS300 or AFN300 (vi) either AFK821 or TEX821 (vii) either AFK822 or TEX822
