2022 Undergraduate Calendar Langcom

Faculty of Humanities
School of Languages and Communication

Studies
UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 2022

Vision Statement
The School of Languages and Communication Studies trains, educates and serves the people of
Limpopo Province, the country – and beyond – by providing quality programmes in a multicultural
context in languages and communication studies.
Mission Statement
As a School of Languages and Communication Studies at a quality institution of higher learning and
critical reflection, we are innovative, responsive to change, rooted in the society we serve, and
recognized for relevant theory and practice of people-centred development.
Core Values
The School of Languages and Communication Studies subscribes to the values of UL2020 and the
Faculty of Humanities within the overarching framework of Ubuntu, which include:
• Accountability: LANGCOM is answerable to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;

• Transparency: LANGCOM promotes openness, debate, discussion and consultation;
• Integrity: LANGCOM promotes honesty, duty of care, respect and fairness;
• Academic freedom: the right to adopt innovative teaching and learning, question and criticise
actions but not maliciously intended slander or libel; and
• Excellence and professionalism: adherence to excellence, norms and standards of teaching
and learning and professional bodies.
Contact Details
POSTAL ADDRESS ENQUIRIES
School of Languages and Communication Telephonic Enquiries: 015 – 268-2613

Studies
Faculty of Humanities Webpage: http://www.ul.ac.za
University of Limpopo
Private Bag X1106 e-mail: annah.seabi@ul.ac.za
SOVENGA
0727
ACTINGEXECUTIVE DEAN satsope.maoto@ul.ac.za (015) 268 4895

FACULTY
REGISTRAR susan.vandermerwe@ul.ac.za (015) 268 2975
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Vision and Mission 2
Core Values 2
Contact Details 2
School Administration 3
Academic staff 4
Rules and Procedures of the School of Languages and Communication Studies 6
APS Requirement for Admission into Programmes 9
Programmes and Qualifications offered 13
Suggested Curricula 18
BA Performing Arts Stream 18
BA Translation and Linguistics Stream 19
BA Languages 19
BACEMS 19
BACOMM 20
BINF 20
BAMDST 21
BAMDST (ECP) Extended Curriculum Programme 21
Curriculum information 22
BA Performing Arts Stream 22
BA Translation and Linguistics Stream 32
BA Languages 47
BACEMS 61
BACOMM 74
BINF 88
BAMDST 106
BAMDST (ECP) Extended Curriculum Programme 119
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Director: Prof MJ Mogoboya (Tel.015-2682684.e-mail: mphoto.mogoboya@ul.ac.za)
Senior Secretary: Mrs PA Seabi (Tel.015-2682613.e-mail: annah.seabi@ul.ac.za )
Principal Administration
Officer (PAO): Ms MW Moreroa (Tel.015-2682853. email: maite.moreroa@ul.ac.za )
Administration
Officer: Ms D Ramaphoko (Tel.015-2682590.email: dolly.ramaphoko@ul.ac.za )
SECRETARIES
Ms EM Robalang (Tel: 015 2683021. e-mail: eke.robalang@ul.ac.za)

Ms TR Letsoalo (Tel: 015 2682593. e-mail: tebogo.letsoalo@ul.ac.za)
Ms A Whitehead (Tel: 015) 268 3069). e-mail: aletta.whitehead@ul.ac.za)
ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT ENQUIRIES

Telephone email address Facsimile
(015) 268 2853 maite.moreroa@ul.ac.za (015) 268 2868
CONTACT DETAILS
PROGRAMME TELEPHONE
Contemporary English Language Studies and Multilingual Studies 015 268 2880
Communication Studies 015 268 2750
English Studies 015 268 3069
Information Studies 015 268 2606
Media Studies 015 268 4015/2593
Northern Sotho 015 268 3598
Performing Arts 015 268 3069/2838
Translation Studies and Linguistics 015 268 2578/4938
Tshivenda 015 268 2283
Xitsonga 015 268 2744
MEMBERS OF STAFF
ACADEMIC STAFF
EXECUTIVE DEAN: Prof RS Maoto, BA (University of Fort Hare), JSTC (Dr CN Phatudi College of
Education), BEd (UL), BA (Hons) in Psychology (UL), MEd in Mathematics Education
(Leeds University), DEd in Mathematics Education, Curtin University (Western
Australia)
DIRECTOR: Prof MJ Mogoboya, BA ED (UNIN), BA Hons (UNIN), MA (UL), PhD (UL),
FDE (English Language Teaching) (RAU), Public relations Certificate (UNISA).
* Heads of Departments
DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES
Professors 1. Vacant
2. Prof OJ Abodunrin, BA Hons, MA (KANO), PhD (STIRLIN)
Associate Professors: 1. Prof SJ Chokoe, BA Paed (UNIN), Hons (UNIN), MA (UP), D.PHIL (RAU)
2. Prof LJ Ngoepe, BA (UNIN), UED (UNIN), B Ed (UNIN), MA (English, PUCHE),
PhD (NWU)
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Senior Lecturers: 1. Dr MR Emsley, STD (Kwena Moloto), BA (UNISA), B Ed (UNISA), M Ed (UL), PhD (UL)
2. *Dr TJ Kekana, BA (UL), BA Hons (UL), MA (Groningin) PhD (UNISA)
3. Dr OR Chauke, BA Ed, BA Hons (UNIN), MA (RAU), PhD (UNIN)
4. Dr NE Nxumalo, BA Ed, BA Hons, B Ed (UNIN), MA (US), D Ed (UNIN), PhD (US)
5. Dr OC Akinola, MA (UL), PhD (UL)
6. Dr KY Ladzani, BA (UNIN), HONS (UNIN), MA (University of Stellenbosch), Advance short
course in Outcome-based assessment in Education and Open distance learning (UNISA),
DLitt et Phil (UNISA), PGCE (SPFET) (UNISA)
Lecturers: 1. Mr FV Bila, MA Creative Writing (Rhodes)

2. Ms MM Schulze, MA (Wits)
3. Ms MD Cele, MA (UL)
4. Ms MA Choshi, MA (UL)
5. Mr MR Seerane, MA (UL)
6. Ms B Lekota, MA (UL)
7. Ms M Mapengo, MA (UL)
8. Ms L Masha, MA (UL)
9. Ms MV Mashiane MA (UL)
10. Ms MC Modiba, MA (UL)
11. Mr N Maluleke, BA Hons (UNIVEN)
12.Mr M Sebola, MA (UL)
13.Mr ME Montle, MA (UL)
14.Mr TW Mahasha, MA (UL)
15.Mr NL Molepo MA (UL)
16.Mr PM Ramukhadi, MA (UL)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Professor: 1. Vacant
Associate Professors: 1. Prof NC Lesame, BA COMM (UFH), BA COMM (Hons) Macquarie University, MA,
Int.Comm), DLitt et Phil UNISA
2. Prof T Oyedemi, (BA Hons) OAU Ife, Nigeria; MA (Natal, Durban), PG Diploma
(Telecommunications & Information Policy, UNISA), PhD (UMass- Amherst, USA)
3. *Prof ST Bopape, B.Bibl, B. Bibl hons (University of the North), APHRM (UNISA), M Lib
& Infsc (University of Pretoria), PHD (University of Limpopo)
4. Prof T Muswede, BA English & Communication Studies (UZ), Diploma in Education
(UZ), BA Hons in Media Studies (UL), MA in Media Studies (UL), certificate in
Assessment of Learning & Moderation in Higher education and training (Rhodes),
PHD (University of Limpopo), Certificate in Strengthening Postgraduate Supervision
(Rhodes and UKZN)
5. Prof S Mpofu, BSc Hons (National University of Science and Technology) MA Film and
TV (WITS), PhD Media Studies (WITS), Academic Literacies in Research Supervision
(UJ)
6. Prof MA Dikotla, B.Bibl, B.Bibl Hons, MA in Information Studies (UNIN) PhD (UFH)
7. Prof IP Saunderson, BComm Communication (UJ), BA Hons (UJ), MA (NWU),
PhD (Glasgow, UK)
Senior Lecturers: 1. Dr EJ Malatji, BA (UL), BA Hons (UL), MA (UL), PhD (UL)

2. Dr MR Makgoba, BA (UL)A (Newcastle University, England), PhD (Cardiff University)
3. Dr M Monyela, B.BIBL ED (UL), BINF H (UL), MLIS (UFH), PhD Information Studies
(UKZN)
4. Dr BD Seadira, BA in Communication (NWU), HONS (NWU), Masters in Development
Communication (NWU), PhD in Broadband Policy analysis, Regulation and ICT4D
(NWU)
5. Dr JM Le Roux, BA (UL), MA (NMMU), PhD (Comm Studies), (UL)
6. Dr NC Baloyi, MA (UL), PhD (UL)
7. Dr LA Makgahlela, BA (UNIN), Higher Diploma in Information Studies (Unin),
Binf Hons (UNIN), MA in Information Technology (UP), MA in Information and
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Knowledge, PhD (UKZN)
Lecturers: 1. Mr ML Baloyi, BA Communication (UL) BA Hons Communication (UL), MA (UL)

2. Mr TJ Kgasago, BA Communication (UL), BA Hons Communication (UL), MA (UL)
3. Ms M Choung, BA Communication (UL) BA Hons Communication (UL), MA (UL)
4. Ms JM Ntsala, B.Bibl (UFH), B.INF Hons, MIS (UN-PmB)
5. Mr W Juniper, BA (UNISA), BA Hons (UL), MA (Leicester University,
UK)
6. Mr MM Senong, MA (UL)
7. Mr M Machete, MA (UL)
8. Ms MF Molopa, MA (UL)
9. Ms MG Mapulane, BA Hons (UL), MA (UL)
10. Ms TP Thipa, MA (UL)
Part-time Lecturer: 1. Dr CM Mbajiorgu, BA Hons (UNN), M.SC (INILAG), PhD (University of Limpopo)
Tutors: 1. Ms M R Muthambi, ND Video Technology, BTech Film & TV Production, Cert. Project
Management (TUT)
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING

Associate Professor: 1. Prof SJ Kubayi MA in Translation Studies and Linguistics (UL), Post Graduate
Diploma in Telecommunications and Information Policy (UNISA), BA (UNISA),
Senior Teachers Diploma (Tivumbeni), PhD (UNISA)
Senior Lecturers: 1. Dr RE Nengovhela, MA (UL), PhD (UL)
2. Dr TA Makamu, MA (UL), DLitt et Phil (UNISA)
3 . Dr KL Mphela MA (UL), PhD (UL)
4. Dr MP Letsoalo, MA (UL), Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (UKZN),
PhD (UKZN)
Lecturers: 1. *Mr ME Kgatla, BA (UNIN), HED (UNIN), BA Hons (UNIN), MA (UL), Certificate
i n Assessment of Learning & Moderation in Higher Education and Training
(Rhodes), Bachelor of Theology (Revealed Word Bi College)
2. Ms RDM Malatji, BA, BED, HED (UL), Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism
(Rhodes), MA in Creative Writing (Rhodes)
3. Ms MJ Mothiba, MA UL
4. Mr MA Mashatole, MA (UL)
5. Mr SJ Dikgale, MA (UL)
Part-time Lecturers: Ms ME Rasakanya, MA (UL)

Dr MA Letsoalo, PhD (UL)
Junior Lect/Senior Lab

Assistant: 1. Ms T Dzivhani, BA, BA HONS, Postgraduate Diploma (UFS)
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Senior Secretary: Ms PA Seabi, National Diploma in Management Assistant (Seshego Commercial

College)
Principal Administration
Officer (PAO): Ms MW Moreroa, B Admin, BA Hons (UL).
Administration Officer: Ms D Ramaphoko, National Diploma in Management Assistant (Seshego Commercial
College
Secretaries: Ms EM Robalang, Diploma in Management Assistant, (Seshego Baal Perazim FET
College)
Ms TR Letsoalo, N6 Management Assistant (Capricorn FET College, Senwabarwana
Campus)
Ms A Whitehead, Certificate in Business Management (MSC College)
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A. GENERAL FACULTY RULES
RULES AND PROCEDURES: SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION

STUDIES
SLC1. DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
(TC\13 " B1 Definitions and Explanations)
Discipline: a coherent branch of knowledge and theory.
Programme: a purposeful and structured set of learning experiences, defined by a
coherent grouping of modules that leads to a qualification.
Qualification: a formal recognition of the achievement of required credits as determined by
a programme.
Syllabus: denotes the content of a module.
Compulsory ancillary a module which has to be completed before a certain learning programme is
module: finalised.
Module: a self-contained unit of study with a defined number of credits.
Extended Essay: a research report submitted for an Honours/4th year level dissertation.
Mini-dissertation: a research component for a Coursework Master’s degree.
Dissertation: research report for a full Master’s degree.
Thesis: a research report for a doctoral degree.
Prerequisite of a denotes specified learning required for registration of a module.
module:
Academic year: the period specified by Senate to delineate the academic activities of a
specific year.
Quarter: the study period extending over a quarter of the academic year.
Semester: a study period extending over half of the academic year.
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Assessment: the process of determining a student’s capability by observing and evaluating
performance using a range of methods, benchmarked against standards.
Continuous a variety of assessments including formative and summative methods given
Assessment: during a learning process.
Formative assessment: assessment that takes place during the process of learning and teaching, to
inform learning and teaching strategies for improvement as well as give an
indication regarding the readiness of the learner to undergo summative
assessment.
Summative Assessment which integrates all learning of a module in conjunction with
assessment: formative assessment is an indicator of competency and leads to credits
which are recorded and reported.
Formative assessment the mark obtained through continuous assessment in a module, assignment,
mark: lecture tests, practical work, class participation and/or oral assessment, etc.
Summative the mark obtained through summative assessment in a module.
assessment mark:
Final mark: the weighted average of the formative assessment mark and the summative
assessment mark in a module.
Pass mark: a minimum final mark of 50% achieved in a module.
Distinction mark: a final mark of 75% or more in a module.
Cum Laude: bachelor degrees and diplomas are awarded Cum Laude if the qualification
is completed within the minimum prescribed period and an average
distinction mark (i.e. 75%) is required over the duration of study.
Part-time student: a student engaged in other occupations (such as full-time employment) and
who can devote only part of his/her time to studies.
Exemption: a full credit for a module already passed at the University of Limpopo or an
accredited institution of higher learning.
SLC2. RULES, PROCEDURES, PROGRAMMES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

The rules and procedures that govern academic and administrative activities, as well as the requirements
for programmes and qualifications which are offered in the School of Languages and Communication
Studies, occur within the limitations and permissions granted by Senate. (TC\13 " B2 Rules, Procedures,
Programmes and Qualifications)
B. RULES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
BACHELOR’S DEGREE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SLC3
3.1.1 Subject to the provisions expressed in rule G2 of the General Rules of the University, applicants may be
admitted to enroll for an undergraduate programme in the School of Languages and Communication
Studies with the stipulation that:
3.2 Matric exemption is required for admission.
3.3 All applicants must sit for the NBT test.
3.3.1.1 The National Benchmarking Test (NBT) shall be used in conjunction with the Matric results.
3.3.1.2 These results are used as a means of identifying applicants who may be potentially at risk academically,
and placing them in programmes such as the Extended Degree Programme (EDP), which will empower
them to succeed in their chosen fields of study through various intervention strategies.
3.3.2 The pass mark for the NBT test is 55%.
3.3.2.1 EDP candidates will be expected to sign a contract of their understanding of the four (4) year duration of
the Bachelor’s programme.
3.3.2.2 The NBT testing will be administered by the Centre for Academic Excellence (CAE) who will then refer
successful applicants to their respective Departments.
3.3.2.3 The number of applicants that is admitted into the School will be according to the University’s enrolment
plan.
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GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Grade 12 Senior Certificate with university exemption
The National Senior Certificate (NSC) will be issued for the first time to South African Matriculants at the
end of 2008. Prospective students, with an NSC, who wish to gain entry to any undergraduate programme
at the University of Limpopo in 2009, should comply with the following:
• Life Orientation with an achievement level of at least three (3).
• Aligned with the language policy of the university, English as a language of learning and teaching
with an achievement level of at least three (3).
• The required minimum levels of achievement in specific subjects as stipulated in the Calendars
of each Faculty, provided that:
•Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of four (4)
for degree programmes and
•Four 20-credit subjects were achieved with a minimum NSC achievement level of three (3)
for diploma programmes.
• The required Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated in the Calendars of each Faculty.
Meeting the minimum APS for a particular programme does not, however, guarantee admission.
Students, who successfully completed Grade 12 before 2008, can apply for admission to the University
with the normal Grade 12 Senior Certificate with full university exemption by converting their grade
symbols to an APS.
1.1 The Admission Point Score (APS) system
The system is a simple calculation, using your NSC or Grade 12 university exemption results, which can
be done by any prospective student to determine if he/she meets the minimum requirements to gain entry
into:
• The University of Limpopo, and

• A specific programme of choice offered by a Faculty within the University.
The calculation is done by the addition of the achievement levels in six (6) recognized 20 credit subjects as
stipulated by specific requirements of the Faculties. Achievement levels are as follows:
NSC = National Senior Certificate

APS = Admission Point Score
NC(V) = National Certificate (Vocational)
Senior APS NC(V)

NSC Senior
Certificate
Achievement NSC % Certificate
Standard
Level Higher Grade
Grade
7 80-99 A 7 5
6 70-79 B A 6 4
5 60-69 C B 5 3
4 50-59 D C 4 3
3 40-49 E D 3 2
2 30-39 F E 2 1
1 0-29 G F 1 1
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The NSC achievements levels for Life Orientation may not be used for the APS calculation. The following list
of Matric subjects, or any other recognised 20-credit subject, can be used to determine your APS:
MATRIC SUBJECTS BEARING 20-CREDITS

Agricultural Science Accounting Dramatic Arts
Mathematics Economics History
Life Sciences (previously Business Studies (previously Engineering Graphics & Design
Biology) Business Economics) (previously Technical Drawing)
Physical Science (previously Consumer Studies (previously Music
Natural Science) Home Economics)
Information Technology Languages Religion Studies
Geography Mathematical Literacy Visual Arts
The following is an example of an APS calculation:
School subject NSC Achievement level Senior certificate APS

(Higher grade)
Language 1 4 D 4
Language 2 4 D 4
Mathematics 6 B 6
Physical Science 6 B 6
Life Science 7 A 7
Accounting 2 F 2
APS Total 29
2. Q UALIFICATIONS OTHER THAN THE NSC OR G RADE 12 S ENIOR C ERTIFICATE WITH FULL
U NIVERSITY EXEMPTION
Prospective students should get verification of the qualification from Universities South Africa. More
information can be obtained from www.universitiessa.ac.za. Prospective students with matriculation
qualifications from outside the borders of South Africa, can also contact the International Office on +27 (0)
15 268 3046.
3. The University of Limpopo Placement Test

The University will conduct National Benchmarking Tests for prospective students. The results of the test
will be used for research in terms of student profiles and for allocation of appropriate support.
3.1 Extended Degree Programmes
The extended curriculum programmes offered at the University are linked to the corresponding approved
regular undergraduate degree programmes, but allow students an additional year to achieve the learning
outcomes. Results of the Placement Tests where it is practically possible will be used to gain access into
these programmes.
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4. APS Requirement for Admission into Programmes
5.1 (c) Faculty of Humanities
+27 (0) 15 268 2975 / 2853
Required Subjects
Languages and
Communication
Years of Study
Studies
Possible Career
Tshivenda /
Language
APS
(Northern
Xitsonga)
Additional
Opportunities
Subjects
Another
English
Sotho /
Bachelor of Arts (Languages stream)
Degree Code: BAAG01
4 (50-59%) Additional subjects to

• Language Practitioner 3 AND contribute to the minimum 25
5 (60-69%) APS total
Bachelor of Arts (Translation Studies stream)

Degree Code: BAAF01

• Language Practitioner
AND contribute to the minimum 25
• Interpreter
• Translator
Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts stream)

Degree Code: BAAE 01
• Performing Artist
• Dramatist 4 (50-59%) Additional subjects to
• Script Writer AND contribute to the minimum
25
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Bachelor of Information Studies
Degree Code: BIS01
• Indexer,
• Abstracter,
AND contribute to the minimum
• Information Consultant, 5 (60-69%) APS total
4 25
• Information Analyst,
• Information Specialist,
• Librarian,
• Teacher
Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary English Language and Multilingual Studies

Degree Code: BAE 01

• Bilingual Expert AND contribute to the minimum
3 25
• Translator and 5 (60-69%) APS total
Interpreter (English and Northern
Sotho only)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Degree Code: BCS01
• Public Relations Officer
• Communications 4 (50-59%) Additional subjects to
Practitioner 3 AND contribute to the minimum 25
• Marketing Manager 5 (60-69%) APS total
• Sales Promoter
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies
Degree Code: BMEA01
• Radio Broadcasting
• Newspaper and 4 (50-59%) Additional subjects to
Magazine Editor AND contribute to the minimum
• Journalist 5 (60-69%) APS total
• Radio and Film
Producer
• Marketing Manager
• Radio and TV
3 25
Announcer
• Information
Technologist
• Media Economist
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Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies (Extended Curriculum Programme)
Degree Code: BMEB01
• Radio Broadcasting
• Newspaper and 4 (50-59%) Additional subjects to
Magazine Editor AND contribute to the minimum
• Journalist 4 (60-69%) APS total
• Radio and Film
Producer 24
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• Marketing Manager
• Radio and TV
Announcer
• Information
Technologist
Media Economist
REGISTRATION
SLC 4
4.1 Subject to Rules G4, G8-G10, G20.2 and G25.1, a student who failed a module/s may be allowed to
repeat only one module per semester with the permission of the department and subject to meeting the
module entry requirements as well as the proviso that there are no clashes in the time-table.
4.2 To register modules at second-year level the student shall have passed the modules at first-year level,
that is, to register for module 201, a student must first pass 101 and 102 of the same module.
4.3 A student shall not register for a third-year module before he/she has obtained 100% of the total credits
on first-year level.
4.4 Full registration for all modules contemplated for the year must be done at the beginning of the year
during academic registration (for 1st and 2nd semester modules) before lectures commence.
4.5 Modules presented on the same year-level are independent without prerequisites unless modular entry
requirements specify otherwise.
4.6 Students should check whether they have prerequisites and ancillaries for modules that are not offered
in the School.
DURATION
SLC 5
5.1.1 The rules determining the duration of study are contained in G10 of the General Rules of the University.
Bachelor of Arts degrees may be completed in the minimum period of 3 years except for the Bachelor’s
in Information Studies.
5.1.2 Students with a low matric/National Certificate score may be offered the opportunity to achieve access
through an extended degree programme (EDP) over 4 years.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

SLC 6
6.1.1 All assessment is carried out subject to the provisions and limitations as stipulated in rules G12-23 of
the University General Rules.
6.1.2 Candidates qualify to sit for summative assessment provided they have gone through the requisite
process of formative and continuous assessment, and have attended the required number of classes.
6.1.3 A candidate must have obtained a formative assessment mark of at least 40% to be admitted to the
summative assessment.
6.1.4 Evaluation of a module consists of the composite of continuous and summative assessments conducted
for each module as stipulated in G13.1-13.6 of the University General Rules.
6.1.5 A candidate must obtain at least a sub-minimum of 40% in the summative assessment as stipulated in
rule G13.6.
6.6 Assessment focuses on providing evidence of learning for the stipulated outcomes of unit standards
(where applicable) and modules through both formative and summative techniques.
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6.7 These assessment techniques include inter alia group work and peer assessment, presentations,
seminars, project work, journals, formative assessments, research tasks, and practicals as provided for
by rule G13.3.
6.8 The weighting of formative assessment is 60% maximum of the overall work.
6.9 Each module has inherent requirements for formative assessment which, in turn, determine summative
assessment procedures.
SPECIAL SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

SLC 7
7.1.1 All special summative assessment is carried out subject to the provisions as stipulated in rules G13-16
of the University General Rules.
7.1.2 A special summative assessment may be granted to a student who has been prevented from sitting for
summative assessment:
7.1.2.1 By illness on the day of the original assessment, or during or immediately before the summative
assessment, provided that a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner/traditional healer
is submitted to the satisfaction of Faculty; provided further that the student’s application is supported by
the invigilator concerned or another responsible person or,
7.1.2.2 As a result of serious illness or death of a spouse/ parent/brother/sister/child during the assessment
period, provided that the School judges it to be a bona fide case, and the student can provide satisfactory
proof of such special circumstances.
7.1.2.3 The School will determine whether the whole or only part of the summative assessment in the
programme/module concerned shall be written.
7.1.2.4 Where a candidate is permitted to write a part of the summative assessment, the part written before the
illness or relevant circumstances shall remain valid.
7.2 Application for such an aegrotat assessment must be made on the prescribed form within 7 days of the date
on which the assessment was conducted.
SUPPLEMENTARY SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

SLC 8
8.1 The format of a supplementary assessment shall be the same as that of the summative assessment.
8.2 Conditions for the granting of a supplementary assessment in any specific module/course shall be as
follows:
8.2.1 Students who obtain a final mark between 45% and 49%, both inclusive, will be permitted to write
supplementary assessment in the course/module concerned.
8.2.2 If the final mark achieved in a module/course is 50% or more, but the summative assessment mark is
below 40%, the student shall qualify for a supplementary assessment.
8.3 Calculation of the final mark following a supplementary assessment will be the same as that after the
summative assessment with the supplementary assessment mark substituting the summative assessment
mark. The maximum final mark allocated can only be 50%.
CREDIT FOR MODULES PASSED

SLC 9
9.1.1 Credits for modules passed are subject to the requirements expressed in G8 and G25-G26 of the
General Rules of the University.
9.1.2 Limitation on enrolment for modules at subsequent levels:
9.1.2.1 Second year level - A student shall not be allowed to take any module at second-year level unless
he/she has obtained 50% of the total credits prescribed at first year level and meets the entry
requirements for the second-year module.
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9.1.2.2 Third year level - A student shall not be allowed to take any 1 semester and 2 semester modules at
third year level unless he/she has completed 100% of the total modules prescribed for the first year level
and those modules selected as “majors” at both 1st and 2nd semester.
9.1.2.3 Fourth year level - A student shall not be allowed to take any module at fourth year level unless he/she
has obtained 100% of the total modules prescribed for the second year level and those credits prescribed
for third year of one’s “major” selection.
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SLC 9.2 Status
9.2.1 The year status of a student is determined in agreement with Rule G25.2 of the University General
Rules.
9.2.2 A student must have obtained credit for at least 75% of the total credits (90 credits) at first-year level
before being admitted to second-year status.
9.2.3 A student must have obtained credit for at least 75% of the total credits (90 credits) at second-year
level before being admitted to third-year status.
9.2.4 A student must have obtained credit for at least 75% of the total credits (90 credits) at third-year level
before being admitted to fourth-year status.
COMPOSITION OF PROGRAMMES
SLC 10
10.1 The normal degree programme must have a minimum of 360 credits spanning over three years (or four
years EDP), or a minimum of 480 credits if it is a four-year programme as explained in FH5.
10.2 The full-time curriculum (and programme combination) must at least consist of 120 credits per year.
10.3 Restriction on the selection of modules - The following modules cannot both be credited towards the
fulfilment of the requirements for a degree:
10.3.1 HENA011/012 as well as HENB011/012
Programmes and Qualifications Offered (TC/12 Programmes and

Qualifications)
Bachelor of Arts - BAAG01 [BA (Languages)]

BAAF01 [BA (Translation Studies & Linguistics)]
BAAE01 [BA (Performing Arts)]
Bachelor of Arts - BAE01 [BACEMS (Contemporary English
Language] Studies and Multilingual Studies)]
Bachelor of Arts - BCS01 [BACOMM (Communication Studies)]
Bachelor of Arts - BMEA01 [BAMDST (Media Studies)] AND
BMEB01 [BA Media Studies Extended Curriculum]
Bachelor of Information Studies - BIS01 [BINF]
Postgradate Diploma in Information
Studies PIN01 [HDINF]
BA Honours - HBAA01 (English)

HBAB01 (Tshivenda)
HBAC01 (Xitsonga)
HBAD01 (Northern Sotho)
HBAE01 (Language Studies)
HBAF01 (Media Studies)
HBAG01 (Translation and Linguistics)
HBAH01 (Communication Studies)
B Information Studies HIS01 (Information Studies)
MA - MAE01 (English Studies)

MAL01 (African Languages) - Coursework
MAT01 (Translation Studies and Linguistics)
MIS01 (Information Studies)
MAENST (English Studies) - Coursework
MATRLI (Translation Studies and Linguistics) – Coursework
MIS- MIS01 (Information Studies)
MA - MAA01 (Communication Studies)
MAA01 (English Studies)
MAA01 (Media Studies)
MAA01 (Northern Sotho)
MAA01 (Tshivenda)
MAA01 (Xitsonga)
PhD - Doctorate
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LIST OF MODULES OFFERED BY OUR SCHOOL:
CODE MODULE
ACTING
HACT011 Introduction to Acting
HACT012 Introduction to Acting
HACA021 Intermediate Acting
HACA022 Intermediate Acting
HACA031 Advanced Acting
HACA032 Advanced Acting
AFRICAN LANGUAGES POST-GRADUATE (MASTER’S IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES)

HAFB190 Morphology
HAFC190 Semantics
HAFD190 Modern Prose
HAFE190 Poetry
HAFF190 Sociolinguistics
HAFA090 Mini-dissertation
HAFG190 Translation
CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH
HCEL011 English in Context
HCEL012 A discoursal approach to English sentence analysis
HCEA021 Critical language awareness: the global spread of English
HCEA022 Language and literacy learning in a multilingual context
HCEA031 Bilingual and multilingual education
HCEA032 Language and cognition
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
HCOM011 Communication Skills
HCOM012 Contexts of Communication
HCOA021 Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
HCOB021 Intercultural Communication
HCOA022 Organisational Communication
HCOB022 Persuasive Communication
HCOA031 Integrated Marketing Communication
HCOB031 Health Communication
HCOA032 Corporate Communication
HCOB032 Events Management
HCOCO31 Government Communication
HCOC032 Theory of Communication Research
HCOB080 Communication Theory
HCOA080 Communication Research
HCOD080 Advertising Management
HCOE080 Digital Communication
HCOF080 Government and State Communication
HCOG080 Intercultural Communication
HCOG080 Strategic Organizational and Corporate Communication
HCOA090 Master’s Degree by Research
ENGLISH STUDIES
HENB011 English Language Skills for the Professions
HENB012 English Academic Writing Skills for the Professions
HENA011 Introduction to English Language and African Literature in English
HENA012 Introduction to Western Literature and more about the English Language
HENA021 Introduction to Criticism of Literature I and Language
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HENA022 Introduction to Criticism of Literature II and Language
HENA031 English Grammar and Literature
HENA032 Stylistics and Modern Western Literature
HENB080 Poetics, Modern Literary Theory and Criticism
HENC080 African Literature in English
HEND080 The twentieth century: 1900 to the present
HENE080 South African Literature
HENG080 English Second Language in Education
HENH080 English in Society
HENF080 Second Language Acquisition
HENI080 English in Communication
HENJ080 Outline of English Grammar
HENA080 Research Methods in English studies
HEEA190 Critical Theory
HEEB190 The Literary voice Africa
HEEC190 South African Literary Expression
HEED190 Gender Studies: Women and Literature
HEEE190 Topics in Western Literature
ENGL821 Research Methods in English and Applied Linguistics
ENGL826 English in Africa
ENGL827 English Second Language Acquisition
ENGL828 Issues in Language Education
ENGL830 Special Topics in English Language Studies
HEEA090 Mini-dissertation
INFORMATION STUDIES
HINF011 Introduction to Information Technologies
HINF012 Management of Libraries and Information Centres
HINS011 Introduction to Information Technologies
HINS021 Information Society: Issues and Trends
HINA021 Introduction to Information Ethics
HINB021 Information Users and Use
HINA022 Information and Knowledge Management
HINB022 Organization of Information Sources
HINA031 Organization of Knowledge
HINB031 Management and Administration of LIS
HINA032 Advanced Organisation and Knowledge
HINB032 Introduction to LIS Research
HINA041 Information Systems and Networks
HINA042 Records and Documents Management
HINC042 Practicum
HINR042 Research Project (Lis)
HINSA01 User Services and Marketing in LIS
HINSA02 Libraries and Collection Management
HINSB01 Information Management and Databases
HINSB02 Indexing and Abstracting Services
HINSC01 Cataloguing and Classification
HINSC02 Information Systems Management and Automation
HINSD01 Management and Leadership of Library Information Services
HINSD02 Research in LIS
HINSE01 Information Society and Development
HINSE02 LIS Fieldwork
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MEDIA STUDIES
HMDS011 Introduction to Media and Society, Print Media and Mass Media Theory
HMDS012 Introduction to Media Ethics, Radio Broadcasting and Writing for the Media
HMDA021 Media Law and Ethics, Mass Media Theories
HMDB021 Language in the Media and Gender Studies
HMDA022 Community Media Studies, New Media
HMDB022 Introduction to Broadcast News
HMDA031 Corporate Journalism, Advertising
HMDB031 Film and Television Studies + Practicum
HMDC031 Global Media
HMDD032 Investigative Journalism
HMDB032 Print Journalism
HMDA032 Radio Production and Practicum
HMDB080 Media Theories and Law
HMDC080 New Media and Society
HMDD080 Print Journalism and Practicum
HMDE080 Broadcasting Studies and Practicum
HMDA080 Research in Media Studies
MULTILINGUAL STUDIES
HMUS011 Introduction to Multilingualism (Matseno a Bomalementši)
HMUS012 Spoken Communication in a Multilingual Society (Dikgokagano setšhabeng sa malementši)
HMUA021 A Multilingual Approach to Text and Genre (Mokgwa wa Malemeleme go sengwalo le
mohutangwalo)
HMUA022 Bokgoni bja go bala le go ngwala mešomong ka tsela ya bolementši (work place literacies: a
multilingual approach)
HMUA031 Ditirelo tša Bolementši ka Afrika Borwa (Multilingual services in South Africa)
HMUA032 Go nyakišiša bomalementši (Researching multilingualism)
NORTHERN SOTHO
HNSO011 Introduction to Northern Sotho Linguistics
HNSO012 Introduction to Northern Sotho Literature and culture
HNSA021 Northern Sotho Linguistics
HNSA022 Northern Sotho Literature and Culture
HNSA031 Advanced Northern Sotho Linguistics
HNSA032 Advanced Northern Literature and Culture
HNSB080 Northern Sotho Phonology
HNSC080 Northern Sotho Language and Linguistics
HNSD080 Northern Sotho Modern Literature
HNSE080 Northern Sotho Oral Literature
HNSA080 Research
TRANSLATION STUDIES
HTRL101 The nature and structure of Language
HTRL102 Knowledge of language and translation
HTRA021 Lexicography and language structure
HTRA022 Language typology, variation and translation
HTRA031 Generative grammar and psycholinguistics
HTRA32 Sociolinguistics and language translation
HTRB080 Psycholinguistics
HTRC080 Lexicography
HTRD080 Translation Theory
HTRF080 Translation Practice
HTRE080 Interpreting Theory
HTRA080 Interpreting Practice
HTRA080 Research Methodology
HTRA191 General Syntax
HTRB191 Advanced Psycholinguistics
HTRC191 Language Policy and Planning
HTRD191 Semantics and Pragmatics
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HTRE191 Advanced translation
HTRF191 Advanced Interpreting
HTRA012 Mini-dissertation
XITSONGA
HTSO011 Introduction to Xitsonga Linguistics
HTSO012 Introduction to Xitsonga Literature and culture
HTSA021 Xitsonga Linguistics
HTSA022 Xitsonga Literature and Culture
HTSA031 Advanced Xitsonga Linguistics
HTSA033 Advanced Xitsonga Literature and Culture
HTSB080 Language
HTSC080 Sociolinguistics
HTSD080 Traditional Literature
HTSE080 Modern Literature
HTSA080 Research
TSHIVENDA
HVEN011 Introduction to Tshivenda Linguistics
HVEN012 Introduction to Tshivenda Literature and culture
HVEA021 Tshivenda Linguistics
HVEA022 Tshivenda Literature and Culture
HVEA031 Advanced Tshivenda Linguistics
HVEA032 Advanced Tshivenda Literature and Culture
HVEB080 Tshivenda Linguistics
HVEC080 Tshivenda Oral Literature
HVED080 Semantics
HVEE080 Tshivenda Modern Literature
HVEA080 Research Paper
WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE

HWRI011 Introduction to Writing for Performance
HWRI012 Introduction to Writing for Performance
HWRA021 Writing for Performance
HWRA022 Writing for Performance
HWRA031 Advanced Writing for Performance
HWRA032 Advanced Writing for Performance
LANGCOM ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING

FOUNDATION PHASE MODULES:
HCCT001 Foundation in Critical and

Creative Thinking
HCCT002 Foundation in Critical and Creative
Thinking
HEHS010 English for Health Sciences
HFEA000 Foundation in English for Basic
Academic Literacy
HFEB000 Foundation in English for
Academic Purposes
Academic Literacy
HFLS001 Foundation in Life Skills
HFLS002 Foundation in Life Skills
HMAL002 Foundation in Multilingual
Academic Literacy
HMDA000 Introduction to Media and Society

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HMDB000 Media Ethics, Radio Broadcasting
and Writing
HTRA000 Nature and Structure of
Language
HTRB000 Knowledge of Language and
Translation
1. SUGGESTED CURRICULA:
BAAE01: BA (PERFORMING ARTS STREAM)

Yea Core Core Core Core Core Elective Credits NQ
r Major 1 Major 2 F
1st HACT HWRI HENA HCOM HSTS An African 128 6
011/012 011/021 011/012 011/012 011/012 Language
011/012
2nd HACA HWRA HENA 120 6
021/022 021/022 021/022
3rd HACA HWRA 128 7
031/032 031/032
Total credits: 376
The African Language may be chosen from the following:
HTSO011/012 / HVEN011/012 / HNSO011/012
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BAAF01: BA (TRANSLATION AND LINGUISTICS STREAM)
Year Core Core Core Core Core Elective Credits NQF
Major 1 Major 2
1st HTRL LANG A HENA HCOM HSTS Elective 128 6
011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 101/102
2nd HTRA LANG A HENA 120 6
021/022 021/022 021/022
3rd HTRA LANG A 128 7
031/032 031/032
Total credits: 376
Languages from which language A may be chosen: HTSO011/012 / HVEN011/012 / HNSO011/012

Subjects from which elective may be chosen:
HMDS011/012
HINF011/012
HWRI011/012
BAAG01: BA (LANGUAGES STREAM)

Year Core Core Core Core Elective Elective Credits NQF
Major 1 Major 2
1
st
HENA Lang A HSTS HTRL Elective Elective 128 6
011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012
nd
2 HENA Language A HTRA 120 6
021/022 021/022 021/022
rd
3 HENA Language A 128 7
031/032 031/032
Total credits: 376
The following languages make up the Core subjects:
English and one of the African Languages (Language A = HTSO011/012 / HVEN011/012 / HNSO011/012)
Electives may be chosen from:
- HCOM011/012
- HMDS011/012
- HWRI011/012
BAE01: BACEMS (CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND

MULTILINGUAL STUDIES)
Major 1 Major 2
1st HCEL HMUS HTRL011/ HSTS01 HNSO *Elective 128 6

011/012 011/012 012 1/012 011/012 011/012
2nd HCEA HMUA HTRA021/ 022 OR 120 6
021/022 021 /022 HNSA021/022
3rd HCEA HMUA 128 7

031/032 031/ 032
Total credits: 376
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*Elective chosen from:
- an African Language (HVEN011/012 or HTSO011/012)
- HMDS011/012
- HCOM011/012
- HACT011/012
BCS01: BACOMM (COMMUNICATION STUDIES)

Year Core Core Core and Foun- Elective Elective Credits NQF
Major 1 Major 2 Major 3 dation
1st HCOM HMDS HENB HSTS Elective Elective 128 6
011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012
2nd HCOA HCOB02 HMDA 120 6
021/022 1/022 021/022
3rd HCOA HCOB HCOC031/0 128 7
031/032 031/032 32
Total credits: 376
Electives may be chosen from the following:
- HACT011/012 - HWRI011/012
- HINF011/012 - An African Language (HTSO011/012 / HVEN011/012 / HNSO011/012)
BIS01: BINF (INFORMATION STUDIES)

1 st HINF HCOM HSTS HINS SINF Elective 128 NQF
011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 6
2nd HINA HINB Elective 021/022 120 NQF
021/022 021/022 6
3rd HINA HINB Elective 031/032 128 NQF
031/032 031/032 7
4th HINA HINB HINC042 HINR042 128 NQF
041 041 8
Total credits: 504 cr
One elective may be taken from the list below:
-CDEV011/012 -HHIS 011/012
-HMDS011/012 -HPSY011/012
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BMEA01: BAMDST (MEDIA STUDIES)
Yea Core Core and Core Core Core Elective Credits NQF
r Major 1 Ancillary
1st HMDS HTRL HSTS HENB HCOM Elective 128 6

011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012 011/012
2nd HMDA HMDB HCOA 120 6

021/022 021/022 021/022
3rd HMDA HMDB HMDC 128 7
031/032 031/032 031/032
Total credits: 376
Elective may be chosen from the following:
- HWRI011/012 - HINF011/012 - An African Language (HTSO011/012 / HVEN011/012 / HNSO011/012)
BMEB01: BAMDST (MEDIA STUDIES) ECP (EXTENDED CURRICULUM

PROGRAMME)
Year Core Core Core Core Core Core Credits
NQF
Elective HFLS Semester 1

011 001 NQF 5 = 48
Year 1 HMDA000 HTRA000 HFEA000 NQF 6 = 72
Elective SFCO Semester 2
012 002
HCOM01 HCCT Semester 1
1 001 NQF 5 = 48
Year 2 HMDB000 HTRB000 HFEB000
HCOM01 HMAL NQF 6 = 72
Semester 2
2 002
Year 3 HMDA021 HMDB021 HCOA021
Normal Second Year NQF 6 =120
HMDA022 HMDB022 HCOA022
Year 4 HMDA031 HMDB031 HMDC031
Normal Third Year NQF7 = 128
HMDA032 HMDB032 HMDC032
Total 488
• List of Electives for BA in Media Studies Extended

An African Language (HTSO011/012 / HVEN011/012 / HNSO011/012)
Information Studies 011/012
Acting 011/012
Writing for Performance 011/012
Foundational Modules offered by the Centre for Academic Excellence:

HFEA000 = Foundation English for Basic Academic Literacy
HFEB000 = Foundation English for Academic Purposes
HFLS001 = Foundation in Life Skills
SFCO002 = Foundation in Computer Literacy
HMAL002 = Foundation in Multilingual Academic Literacy
HCCT001 = Foundation in Critical and Creative Thinking
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CURRICULUM INFORMATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS B.A. Performing Arts Stream

The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact.
It has a 3 year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 7.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides admission for study at the University for first time entering students, the
following applies for entry into this programme:
English APS 4; Another Language taken from Northern Sotho, Tshivenda or Xitsonga) APS 5; Additional subjects to contribute to the
minimum APS total.
Total Minimum APS 25
Curriculum
Possible Credits
Module Name Code Prerequisite Co-requisite
Major SAQA HEMIS
YEAR LEVEL 1
1ST SEMESTER
1ST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Introduction To Acting HACT011 Yes 12 0,1
English And African Literature In English HENA011 Yes 12 0,1
Communication Skills HCOM011 Yes 12 0,1
Student Success 101 HSTS011 No 4 0,0
Introduction To Writing For Performance HWRI011 Yes 12 0,1
1ST SEMESTER COMPULSORY LANGUAGE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE ONLY)
Introduction To Northern Sotho Linguistics HNSO011 No 12 0,1
Introduction To Xitsonga Linguistics HTSO011 No 12 0,1
Introduction To Tshivenda Linguistics HVEN011 No 12 0,1
Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER 64
2ND SEMESTER
2ND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Introduction To Acting HACT012 Yes 12 0,1
Introduction To Western Literature HENA012 No 12 0,1
Contexts Of Communication HCOM012 No 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
Northern Sotho Literature And Culture HNSO012 No 12 0,1
Xitsonga Literature And Culture HTSO012 No 12 0,1
Tshivenda Literature And Culture HVEN012 No 12 0,1
Total Credits: 2ND SEMESTER 64
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1 : 128
YEAR LEVEL 2
1ST SEMESTER
Intermediate Acting HACA021 Yes 20 0,2
Criticism Of Literature I And Language HENA021 No 20 0,2
Intermediate Writing For Performance HWRA021 Yes 20 0,2
2ND SEMESTER
Intermediate Acting HACA022 Yes 20 0,2
Criticism Of Literature Ii And Language HENA022 No 20 0,2
Intermediate Writing For Performance HWRA022 Yes 20 0,2
YEAR LEVEL 3
1ST SEMESTER
Advanced Acting HACA031 Yes 32 0,3
Advanced Writing For Performance HWRA031 Yes 32 0,3
2ND SEMESTER
Advanced Acting HACA032 Yes 32 0,3
Advance Writing For Performance HWRA032 Yes 32 0,3
Total Credits: BACHELOR OF ARTS : 376
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FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
INTRODUCTION TO ACTING HACT011

Content Introduction to Improvisation, Introduction to 5 Ws of Acting; given
circumstance, Introduction to dramatic composition, Understanding
emotions and character, Introduction to preparing a role, Tension,
effort and relaxation, The elements of characterization, The
character’s needs, The character’s mind, Objectives and action:
Science of Acting, Beats, Scene and play structure
Through-line and super objectives
Schedule Sessions per week
Lectures Practicals Tutorials Seminars
4 4 0 0
Assessment
Formative Assessment Min Formative Assessment mark for exam admission 40%
Weighting towards final mark 60%
Summative Assessment Minimum summative assessment mark 40%
Min Final Assessment mark to pass (%) 50%
Lecturer: Mr MR Seerane
Department: LANGUAGES
COMMUNICATION SKILLS HCOM011

Content Basic models of communication, Definition, Hearing-listening
distinction, Stages of listening, Barriers, Context of reading,
Improvement of reading, Types of reading, Language, Spelling,
Comprehension, Visual Communication, Objective vs Subjective
Messages, Bias, Logical structuring of messages, Stages of writing,
Process of writing, Process of writing assignments and referencing
techniques, Telephone message, Fax, Memo, Invite & reply, Forms
& questionnaires, E-mail, Enquiry and reply, Complaint & reply
Invitation & reply, Press, Public relations, Application & CV,
Appointment & resignation, Types of reports, Types of meetings,
Meeting Correspondence, Oral communication.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof T Oyedemi, Mr TJ Kgasago, Ms ME Choung
Department: COMM MEDIA AND INFO STUDIES
ENGLISH AND AFRICAN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH HENA011

Content Study skills; grammar skills; reading skills; writing skills; an
introduction to the African novel and short story through the study
of prescribed texts; an introduction to African poetry; practical
application of skills gained in lectures.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Ms L Masha Ms MV Mashiane, Ms M Cele
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STUDENT SUCCESS 101 HSTS011
Content Academic reading skills, different types of reading, note taking,
summarizing, analyzing test and exam questions, planning and
drafting responses to questions, writing coherently, plagiarism, text
citation skills, academic vocabulary, logical thinking and reasoning
strategies (inductive and deductive), different study techniques.
Argumentation, prominent philosophers, major differences and
agreements among African, Western and Eastern philosophies.
2 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Mr MF Mokolo
Department: CULTURAL AND POLITICAL STUDIES
INTRODUCTION TO WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE HWRI011

Content History of writing and writing Theories; Definition of terminologies;
Guidelines for Writing For Performance; Steps for Writing a Plot
Structure; Difference Plot Structures: Greek Plot Structure,
Shakespearean, Modern Plot; Story Structure; Dialogue; Transition;
Writing a dramatic Monologue; Free Writing and Presentation;
Writing and An Aside; Writing a Soliloquy; How to begin writing a
short story;
Script Analysis; Writing an Autobiography; Writing a Biography.
3 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Mr Seerane
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)
INTRODUCTION TO NORTHERN SOTHO LINGUISTICS HNSO011

Content Introduction to phonetics and phonology (syllabic structures,
morpho-phonological changes), Introduction to morphology,
Introduction to syntax, Introduction to semantics, Introduction to
translation and editing
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Chokoe, Ms MC Modiba
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INTRODUCTION TO XITSONGA LINGUISTICS HTSO011

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr NE Nxumalo, Dr OR Chauke
INTRODUCTION TO TSHIVENDA LINGUISTICS HVEN011

Translation and editing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof RN Madadzhe
FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES

Content Overview of the module; theatre concepts; Understanding stage
directions ; Acting theory (GOTE Goal and obstacle; Acting with
the other; Beginning to Act; Tactics; Expectations; The Actor’s
state of mind. Dual consciousness; Indicating;
Staging a scene; Internal action and External action; Emotional
recall and substitution; The character’s mind; The stimulus
Automatic actions; Choice; Objectives and actions
Defining useful objectives; Playable actions; Direct and indirect
actions: subtext; Obstacles and counter-actions; Evaluation and
improvement.
4 4 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof OJ Abodunrin
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CONTEXTS OF COMMUNICATION HCOM012
Content Definitions, Dimensions of communication, Components, The self,
Perception, Intrapersonal communication and the self-concept,
Perception of others, Intrapersonal variables, Intrapersonal
communication and needs, Intrapersonal communication and self-
disclosure, Self-esteem, Interpersonal relationships & barriers,
Buber’s theory of interpersonal relationships, Interpersonal
communication and needs, Organisations, Theoretical approaches,
Structure of organizational communication, Functions of
organizational communication, A brief history of human
communication, The concept of ‘mass’, The process of mass
communication, Functions of mass communication, Language used
in the mass media, Manipulative reporting and propaganda, The
mass communicator, The mass medium, audiences, Advantages
and disadvantages of small groups, Climate, Group-think,
Brainstorming, Roles in groups, Leadership, Leadership theories.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN LITERATURE HENA012

Content Integrated grammar skills; advanced reading skills; advanced
writing skills and creative writing; an introduction to the Western
novel and short story through the study of prescribed texts; an
overview of Western poetry; an introduction to drama through the
study of prescribed one-act plays; practical application of skills
gained in lectures.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MA Choshi

Content MS Word, Navigational literacy (Internet Explorer), e-mailing,
Information finding literacy, The Constitutional State on Human
Rights, a Framework for thinking Ethically, Societal Issues: HIV
AIDS, Xenophobia, Power and Corruption and the impact upon a
Democracy.
2 0 0 0
Assessment
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Content Elements of writing a play; Conflict; Plot; Setting; Dialogue
Creating a dramatic character; Exposition; Inciting incident
Opening balance; Antagonist’s decision, hook; Protagonist’s
decision, rising action; Mid-Act crisis, moment of enlightenment
Climax, denouement and closing balance; Playwright : The Coat
Playwright: This Time Tomorrow; Encounters: Sorry Wrong
Number; Encounters: The Jewel of the Shrine.

3 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Mr MR Seerane, Prof OJ Abodunrin
FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
NORTHERN SOTHO LITERATURE AND CULTURE HNSO012

Content History of the language, Introduction to oral literature (stylized
prose), Introduction to modern literature (novel, short stories,
drama and poetry – characterization, plot, milieu), Introduction to
reading and presentation, Introduction to technical writing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Chokoe, Mr NL Molepo
XITSONGA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HTSO012

Content History of the language
Introduction to oral literature (stylized prose)
Introduction to modern literature (novel, short stories, drama and
poetry – characterization, plot, milieu)
Introduction to reading and presentation
Introduction to technical writing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr NE Nxumalo, Dr OR Chauke
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TSHIVENDA LITERATURE HVEN012
Content Drama, poetry, prose (requirements for drama, poetry and prose,
plot, characterization, setting, style, and plausibility).

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr M Sebola
SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
INTERMEDIATE ACTING HACA021

Content Overview of the GOTE, Developing an acting resume , Acting
theories, Characterisation; elements and character development,
character analysis and research, Improvisation for characterisation
(organic vs. mechanic character building), Monologues and their
structure, Text analysis: you and your role, Line memorization,
Actors’ tool, Acting techniques and movements, Inner conflict: inner
monologue, Situations and circumstances, Improvisation for
sitcom: Comedy mode.
2 2 0 0
Assessment
CRITICISM OF LITERATURE I AND LANGUAGE HENA021

Content Critical analysis of the prose fiction, poetry and drama of South
Africa in the 20th century. Close reading of texts, putting them in
their contexts to equip learners with knowledge and confidence in
textual analysis and interpretation. Language component consists
of grammar, reading skills and writing skills.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr TJ Kekana
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INTERMEDIATE WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE HWRA021
Content Writing concepts, The Stage and Character Name Element, The
Play's the Thing and Types of Plays, Story Structure and Write to be
Read, Story Development, Writing workshop.

3 0 0 0
Assessment
SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
INTERMEDIATE ACTING HACA022

Content Overview of the GOTE theory and other theories of acting
Developing an acting resume; Character development;
Storytelling; Voice and body integration; Imagination and
discipline; Emotion and acting theory; Comedy and melodrama
Stage language, voice and audience; Radio production
Actor’s voice and body; Microphones; Radio production: script
Directing; Set Design and stage management.
2 2 0 0
Assessment
CRITICISM OF LITERATURE II AND LANGUAGE HENA022

Content Critical analysis of Western literature texts of the 18th, 19th and 20th
centuries. Language component consists of grammar, reading skills
and writing skills.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr FV Bila and Prof LJ Ngoepe
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INTERMEDIATE WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE HWRA022
Content Radio drama; Concept formation; BBC format of writing a radio
drama; U.S format of writing a radio drama; A media history
perspective through audio drama; Radio drama as modernity
Radio drama is not a blind medium; Sounds design vocabulary
The cinematic and musical inspiration; The writing agenda for radio
drama; Creating the character and an effective use of
characterisation; Writing dialogue; Making the document feature;
Script analysis

3 0 0 0
Assessment
THIRD YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
ADVANCED ACTING HACA031

Content Resume and audition, Portfolio, Monologue, Characterization and
role, Script breakdown; objective and obstacle (remember GOTE),
Self casting; Meyer holds formula for actors and biomechanics,
Actor’s text: Stage language and audience, Acting and action:
system, method and biomechanics; Movement: actor’s cycle,
Review: Situations and circumstances; choices and strong choices,
Self directing; floor plan, mice-en-scene, Comedy; Research and
preparation; Rehearsal method: Improvisation for character
development; Subtext: Character’s history and emotional recall,
Audience techniques; Cold reading;
Dramatic analysis and Interpretation, Space and time exercises: self

2 2 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof OJ Abodunrin
ADVANCED WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE HWRA031

Content Introduction to writing for performance: overview of radio, stage,
and film; Theories of writing for performance; Art for therapy vs.
writing for art’s sake; Essence of free writing & writer’s block;
Various plot structures; Elements of writing a play; Realistic
dialogue: how to structure a natural dialogue;
Characterisation; Spectacle; Ideas for writing; Conducting a writing
workshop; Duties of dramaturgy.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
30
THIRD YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
ADVANCED ACTING HACA032

Content
Overview of GOTE theory; Review of resume and audition portfolio;
Monologue; Advanced research and character development;
Actor’s techniques: phrasing, line linkage, follow through, attack;
Directing (methods and procedures) and stage management;
Design: lights, sound, stage, props and make-up
Acting for camera: viewing and analysis of film and theatre acting;
Shooting television camera; TV and theatre; TV acting
Reviewing the rules; Techniques development: Scene preparation;
Character and scene analysis; Memorization and rehearsals; Arts
administration; Arts business; Preparing for the acting in real world;
starting own business, finding agents, manager, etc.
2 2 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof OJ Abodunrn
ADVANCE WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE HWRA032

Content What makes a good ten-minute play?, Pitch you play, Story and
structure, You are the Actor, Character, dialogue and surprise, Work
shopping your Script , Writing for film: history, cues and strategies,
Characterisation in film writing, Spectacle; visual cues- the camera,
Soap Opera, Writing For TV, Conducting a writing workshop;
research, Writing in performing arts industry; a writer as a
consultant; arts business; publication, Research and creative
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Ms MM Schulze
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BACHELOR OF ARTS B.A. Translation and Linguistics Stream
minimum APS total.

Curriculum
Possible Credits
Major SAQA HEMIS
YEAR LEVEL 1
1ST SEMESTER
The Nature And Structure Of Language HTRL011 Yes 12 0,1
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE TWO ELECTIVES)
Introduction To Information Technologies HINF011 No 12 0,1
Media And Society, Print Media, HMDS011 No 12 0,1
Introduction To Northern Sotho Linguistics HNSO011 Yes 12 0,1
Introduction To Xitsonga Linguistics HTSO011 Yes 12 0,1
Introduction To Tshivenda Linguistics HVEN011 Yes 12 0,1
Introduction To Writing For Performance HWRI011 No 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER
Introduction To Western Literature HENA012 Yes 12 0,1
Knowledge Of Language And Translation HTRL012 Yes 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULES TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
Management of Libraries and Information Centres HINF012 No 12 0,1
Media Ethics, Radio Broadcasting And Writing HMDS012 No 12 0,1
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 1 128
YEAR LEVEL 2
1ST SEMESTER
Criticism Of Literature I And Language HENA021 Yes 20 0,2
Phonology And Lexicography HTRA021 Yes 20 0,2
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES
Northern Sotho Linguistics HNSA021 Yes 20 0,2
Xitsonga Linguistics HTSA021 Yes 20 0,2
Tshivenda Linguistics HVEA021 Yes 20 0,2
2ND SEMESTER
Criticism Of Literature Ii And Language HENA022 Yes 20 0,2
Translation Theory And Practice HTRA022 Yes 20 0,2
Northern Sotho Literature And Culture HNSA022 Yes 20 0,2
Xitsonga Literature And Culture HTSA022 Yes 20 0,2
Tshivenda Literature And Culture HVEA022 Yes 20 0,2
YEAR LEVEL 3
1ST SEMESTER
Generative Grammar And Psycholinguistics HTRA031 Yes 32 0,3
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)
Advanced Northern Sotho Linguistics HNSA031 Yes 32 0,3
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Advanced Xitsonga Linguistics HTSA031 Yes 32 0,3
Advanced Tshivenda Linguistics HVEA031 Yes 32 0,3
2ND SEMESTER
Translation And Sociolinguistics HTRA032 Yes 32 0,3
Advanced N-Sotho Literature And Culture HNSA032 Yes 32 0,3
Advanced Xitsonga Literature And Culture HTSA032 Yes 32 0,3
Advanced Tshivenda Literature And Culture HVEA032 Yes 32 0,3
Total Credits: YEAR LEVEL 3
Total Credits: BACHELOR OF ARTS 376
FIRST YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES - FIRST SEMESTER

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof T Oyedemi, Mr TJ Kgasago, Ms ME Choung

Content Study skills; grammar skills; reading skills; writing skills; an
introduction to the African novel and short story through the study
of prescribed texts; an introduction to African poetry; practical
application of skills gained in lectures.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof LJ Ngoepe
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2 0 0 0
Assessment
THE NATURE AND STRUCTURE OF LANGUAGE HTRL011

Content Knowledge of the sound system, knowledge of words and
sentences, Arbitrariness, duality, creativity, displacement and
cultural transmission. Linguistic knowledge and performance,
Language universals.
Phonetics and phonology: sound segments, articulatory phonetics,
sound patterns of language.
Morphology: rules of word formation, grammatical morphemes,
morphological analysis.
Syntax: sentence patterns of language, grammaticality and
ungrammaticality, sentence structure, phrase structure rules,
sentence relatedness, UG principles and parameters.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr ME Kgatla, Dr TA Makamu
Department: LINGUISTICS TRANSL AND INTERPR
FIRST YEAR ELECTIVE MODULES - FIRST SEMESTER (TAKE TWO)
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES HINF011

Content The Information Phenomenon ( Data, Information, Knowledge,
Understanding and Wisdom) - - - Information age and Technological
age
Information explosion and Information overload;
Information literacy, computer literacy and media literacy ( Internet
search skills and other electronic information sources)
Information usages and characteristics of quality information
Information needs and information seeking processes
Information production (information cycle and Information
providers)
Information and Communications Technology (Information
technology and communications technology)
4 2 2 0
Assessment
Minimum summative assessment mark 40%
Summative Assessment
34
Lecturer: Ms M Ntsala
MEDIA AND SOCIETY, PRINT MEDIA, HMDS011

Content Introduction to Media and Society: relationship and dynamics
between media and society; influence of local and global media on
society; media and representation; media and minority groups in
society.
Introduction to Print Media: History of the South African media –
print, radio and television.
Learning Outcomes (HMDS011: Introduction to Print Media)
Introduction to Mass Media Theory: Categorising media effect,
Short term theories; long term (cognitive) theories.
Introduction to Computer Literacy: Hardware, software, information
networks, the use of IT in everyday life, security (copyright and the
law), Desktop, Working with windows and managing files.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof NC Lesame

translation and editing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Chokoe, Ms MC Modiba

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr NE Nxumalo, Dr OR Chauke
35
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr KY Ladzani

short story; Script Analysis; Writing an Autobiography; Writing a

3 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Mr MR Seerane, Prof OJ Abodunrin
FIRST YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES - SECOND SEMESTER

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof T Oyedemi, M r T J K g a s a g o , M s M E C h o u n g
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gained in lectures.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr TJ Kekana and Mr FV Bila

Democracy.
2 0 0 0
Assessment Formative
Assessment Min Formative Assessment mark for exam admission 40%
Lecturer: Prof Mokgoatsana
KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION HTRL012

Content Grammatical aspects of language: semantics-lexical semantics,
phrase and sentence meaning, pragmatics, discourse analysis.
Psychology of language: Language acquisition, psycholinguistic
theories,, the innateness hypothesis, stages of language
acquisition, bilingualism and multilingualism, language
processing(the human mind).
Language in society: Dialects and language, the standard language
(African languages official to the University), lingua franca, pidgin
and creole languages, language and gender.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr ME Kgatla, Dr TA Makamu, Dr RE Nengovhela
37
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER - ELECTIVE MODULES (TAKE TWO FOLLOW-UP MODULES)
MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES HINF012

Content The Information Profession (What is Information Science? Criteria
to evaluate a profession) LIS centres (Aims, objectives and
functions of LIS centers). Academic libraries, National libraries,
Public libraries, Special libraries, Archives, Art galleries, Document
centres, Resource centres, Marketing and customer care services,
Mass Communication Media, Paperless media.
4 2 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Ms JM Ntsala
MEDIA ETHICS, RADIO BROADCASTING AND WRITING HMDS012

Content Introduction to Media Ethics: Origin; Meta-ethical theoretical
perspectives; Normative theories; Human rights and media ethics.
Introduction to Radio Broadcasting: Characteristics of radio; basic
functions of radio; history of South African Radio; radio genres.
Introduction to Writing for the Media: What is news; measuring the
importance of news; story types; beats and sources.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof. NC Lesame


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: HOD

38

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr NE Nxumalo and Dr OR Chauke
TSHIVENDA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HVEN012

Content Formative continuous evaluation (60% of final mark) and a final
summative evaluation (40% of final mark). The formative evaluation
includes theory, written and oral presentations in the form of
assignments and seminars. The summative assessment consists of
a 2 hour paper and will be conducted in November/ December.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr KY Ladzani

3 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr MR Seerane and Ms MM Schulze
39
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr MR Emsley
PHONOLOGY AND LEXICOGRAPHY HTRA021

Content The phoneme: segments of sounds, distinctiveness, identifying
phonemes, minimal pair test, contrast in analogous environments.
Distinctive features; Jakobsonian features, The Sound Patterns of
English, Prosodic features and segment structure redundancy and
phonological symmetry. Feature theory. Phonological rules and
representations. Phonological processes, naturalness and strength,
Interaction between rules, lexical phonology, The syllable and
syllabification.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr TA Makamu, Ms MJ Mothiba and Mr ME Kgatla
SECOND YEAR ELECTIVE MODULES - FIRST SEMESTER (TAKE ONE)
NORTHERN SOTHO LINGUISTICS HNSA021

Content Phonetics and phonology, Orthography, Morphology (of various
word categories), Syntax (types of sentences, syntactic categories,
moods, anomaly.) Semantics (linguistic ambiguity, range of
meaning, emotive value, denotative meaning, connotative meaning),
Introduction to sociolinguistics, Translation, interpreting and
editing, Reading and presentation.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Chokoe and Ms MC Modiba
40
XITSONGA LINGUISTICS HTSA021
Content Phonetics and phonology
Orthography
Morphology (of various word categories)
Syntax (types of sentences, syntactic categories, moods, anomaly.)
Semantics (linguistic ambiguity, range of meaning, emotive value,
denotative meaning, connotative meaning)
Introduction to sociolinguistics
Translation, interpreting and editing
Reading and presentation

4 0 0 0
Assessment
TSHIVENDA LINGUISTICS HVEA021

moods, anomaly), Semantics (linguistic ambiguity, range of
4 0 0 0
Assessment
SECOND YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES - SECOND SEMESTER

and writing skills.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr TJ Kekana M r F V B i l a and Prof LJ Ngoepe
41
TRANSLATION THEORY AND PRACTICE HTRA022
Content Introduction to translation: languages and culture, types of
translations, decoding and recording, problems of equivalence,
untranslatability, introduction to translation practice. The process of
translating. Types of translations: word-for-word, literal, faithful,
sematic, adaptation, free translation, communicative, idiomatic.
Equivalence at word level: the word in different languages, Non-
equivalence. Translation practice (introduction). Definition of
interpreting, types of interpreting, modes of interpreting, Thou
shalt, thou shalt not, ethics and honour, duties and responsibilities
of interpreters. Tips for beginners The Effort Model in interpreting,
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996).
4 4 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr ME Kgatla, Ms MJ Mothiba, Dr TA Makamu and Dr RE Nengovhela
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER - ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
NORTHERN SOTHO LITERATURE AND CULTURE HNSA022

Content Oral literature (taboos, African utensils, celestial bodies, naming)
Modern Literature (theme, style, types of poetry, introduction to
literary theories)
Introduction to creative writing
Technical writing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Chokoe and Mr NL Molepo
XITSONGA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HTSA022

Content Oral literature (taboos, African utensils, celestial bodies, naming);
literary theories); Introduction to creative writing; Technical writing.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
42
TSHIVENDA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HVEA022
literary theories)
Technical writing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER - COMPULSORY MODULE
GENERATIVE GRAMMAR AND PSYCHOLINGUISTICS HTRA031

Content Transformational grammar: linguistic competence and the goals of
transformational grammar: Phrase structure rules, the sentence, the
noun phrase, the auxiliary, the verb phrase, lexical features and
selection restrictions. The transformational component:
Transformational processes, segment structure or Local
transformations, The agreement rule, affix hopping, The indirect
object switch, The passive transformation, the negative
transformation, interrogative transformation, the emphatic
transformation, the imperative transformation. Pro-nominalization,
relative clause, complementation and conjunction.
The biological foundations of language, sign languages as evidence
of the Biology of Language, learning a second or third language.
Brain, mind and language, evidence of mind lateralization, Aphasia
studies, The critical age hypothesis, language processing: Humana
and machine, computer processing of language, Language and
artificial intelligence, Neural representation of language,
bilingualism and language disorders, Neural methods in the study
of language comprehension.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr KL Mphela, Prof SJ Kubayi and Mr ME Kgatla
THIRD YEAR FIRST SEMESTER - ELECTIVE MODULES (TAKE ONE)
ADVANCED NORTHERN SOTHO LINGUISTICS HNSA031

Content Phonetics and phonology, Semantics (contextual meaning,
polysemy, homonymy, hyponymy, antonymy, synonymy,
onomastics), Sociolinguistics (field of discourse, tenor of
discourse, mode of discourse), Foreign acquisition (motives for
adoption, principles for linguistic adaptation), Syntax (phrases,
clauses and tree diagrams), Translation and editing techniques.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
43
Lecturers: Dr SJ Chokoe and Dr NS Mogale Department: LANGUAGES
ADVANCED XITSONGA LINGUISTICS HTSA031

Semantics (contextual meaning, polysemy, homonymy, hyponymy,
antonymy, synonymy, onomastics)
Sociolinguistics (field of discourse, tenor of discourse, mode of
discourse)
Foreign acquisition (motives for adoption, principles for linguistic
adaptation)
Syntax (phrases, clauses and tree diagrams)
Translation and editing techniques.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
ADVANCED TSHIVENDA LINGUISTICS HVEA031

Content Phonetics (morpho-phonology, articulatory and acoustic
morphology). Morphology (affixes,compounds), semantics
(hyponymy, synonymy, antonymy), syntax (clasues, phrases, tree-
diagrams), comparative linguistics.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER - COMPULSORY MODULE
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TRANSLATION AND SOCIOLINGUISTICS HTRA032
Content Have acquired important transferable skills
Main issues of translation studies: the concept of translation. What
is translation studies? The Holme/Toury ‘map’. Equivalence and
equivalence effect: Roman Jakobson, Nida and the scientific and
communicative translation, Newmark: semantic and communicative
translation, later development in equivalence. Studying translation
process and product. Theories of translation: Linguistic based
theories, Process-oriented research, Descriptive-system-and
reception oriented approaches. Functionalist approach.
Equivalence above word level, cultural and ideological turns, The
role of the translator: visibility, ethics and sociology. Translation
practice: Practical translation of a variety of text types.
Sociolinguistics: The problem of variation-the scientific
investigation of language-relationships between language and
society-sociolinguistics and the sociology of language. Basic
methodical concerns. Language, dialects and varieties. Pidgin and
creole languages. Choosing a code: code switching and code
mixing, diglossia. Speech communities, Regional and social
variations. Variation studies. Language change, language and

4 4 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof SJ Kubayi, Ms MJ Mothiba, Mr ME Kgatla and Dr RE Nengovhela
THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER - ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
ADVANCED N-SOTHO LITERATURE AND CULTURE HNSA032

Content Oral Literature (folk poetry, folk narratives), Modern Literature
(comedy, epics, satire, tragedy, detective novel, literary theories),
Creative writing, Speech and Presentation,
Interviews, Introduction to translation and editing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof SJ Chokoe and Ms MC Modiba
ADVANCED XITSONGA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HTSA032

Content Oral Literature (folk poetry, folk narratives); Modern Literature
(comedy, epics, satire, tragedy, detective novel,; literary theories);
Creative writing; Speech and Presentation; Interviews; Introduction
to translation and editing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
45
ADVANCED TSHIVENDA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HVEA032
(comedy, epics, satire, tragedy, detective novel, literary theories)
Creative writing, Speech and Presentation, Interviews, Introduction
4 0 0 0
Assessment
46
BACHELOR OF ARTS B.A. Languages Stream
Admission. Requirements
minimum APS total.

Curriculum
Possible Credits
Major SAQA HEMIS
YEAR LEVEL 1
1ST SEMESTER
The Nature And Structure Of Language HTRL011 No 12 0,1
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE AFRICAN LANGAUGE AND ANY TWO FROM HCOMO011, HMDS011,
HWRI011)
Communication Skills HCOM011 No 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER
Introduction To Western Literature HENA012 Yes 12 0,1
Knowledge Of Language And Translation HTRL012 No 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (THREE FOLLOW-UP MODULES TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
Northern Sotho Literature And Culture HNSO012 Yes 12 0,1
Xitsonga Literature And Culture HTSO012 Yes 12 0,1
Tshivenda Literature And Culture HVEN012 Yes 12 0,1
YEAR LEVEL 2
1ST SEMESTER
Criticism Of Literature I And Language HENA021 Yes 20 0,2
Phonology And Lexicography HTRA021 No 20 0,2
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE AFRICAN LANGUAGE)
Northern Sotho Linguistics HNSA021 Yes 20 0,2
Xitsonga Linguistics HTSA021 Yes 20 0,2
Tshivenda Linguistics HVEA021 Yes 20 0,2
2ND SEMESTER
Criticism Of Literature and Language HENA022 Yes 20 0,2
Translation Theory And Practice HTRA022 No 20 0,2
Northern Sotho Literature And Culture HNSA022 Yes 20 0,2
Xitsonga Literature And Culture HTSA022 Yes 20 0,2
Tshivenda Literature And Culture HVEA022 Yes 20 0,2
YEAR LEVEL 3
1ST SEMESTER
English Grammar And Literature HENA031 Yes 32 0,3
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE AFRICAN LANGUAGE)
Advanced Northern Sotho Linguistics HNSA031 Yes 32 0,3
Advanced Xitsonga Linguistics HTSA031 Yes 32 0,3
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Advanced Tshivenda Linguistics HVEA031 Yes 32 0,3
2ND SEMESTER
Stylistics And Modern Western Literature HENA032 Yes 32 0,3
Advanced N-Sotho Literature And Culture HNSA032 Yes 32 0,3
Advanced Xitsonga Literature And Culture HTSA032 Yes 32 0,3
Advanced Tshivenda Literature And Culture HVEA032 Yes 32 0,3
Total Credits: BACHELOR OF ARTS 376

Content Dictionary Skills; Punctuation; Parts of Speech; Tenses and
concord; Active and Passive Voice; Sentence Construction;
Reading and Comprehension skills; Plagiarism and acknowledging
sources; Visual Literacy.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr MR Emsley and Mr FV Bila

2 0 0 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
48
Lecturer: Mr ME Kgatla, Dr TA Makamu
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE AFRICAN LANGUAGE PLUS TWO OTHER ELECTIVES)

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr ML Baloyi, Dr J Le Roux and Prof T Oyedemi
MEDIA AND SOCIETY, PRINT MEDIA HMDS011

society.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr CM Mbajiorgu, Ms MF Molopa and Mr MM Senong

49

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof SJ Chokoe and Mr NL Molepo


4 0 0 0
Assessment

4 0 0 0
Assessment

short story;
3 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr MR Seerane and Prof Abodunrin, Department: LANGUAGES
50

gained in lectures.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof LJ Ngoepe, Dr TJ Kekana and Mr FV Bila

Democracy.

2 0 0 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr ME Kgatla, Dr TA Makamu and Dr KL Mphela
FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES - (FOLLOW-UP MODULES OF FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
51
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof T Oyedemi, M r T J K g a s a g o , M s M E C h o u n g

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr CM Mbajiorgu, Ms MF Molopa, Mr MM Senong and Rev VD Mabuza
52
literary theories)
Technical writing

4 0 0 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
Assessment
4 0 0 0
Assessment
53
Number; Encounters: The Jewel of the Shrine

3 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr MR Seerane and Prof OJ Abodunrin

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr MJ Mogoboya and Mr F Bila

syllabification.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr ME Kgatla, Ms JM Mothiba and Dr KL Mphela
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)
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moods, anomaly.) Semantics (linguistic ambiguity, range of
editing, Reading and presentation
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof SJ Chokoe and Ms NL Molepo
TSHIVENDA LINGUISTICS HVEA021

moods, anomaly), Semantics (linguistic ambiguity, range of
4 0 0 0
Assessment
XITSONGA LINGUISTICS HTSA021

Orthography
Morphology (of various word categories)
Syntax (types of sentences, syntactic categories, moods, anomaly.)
Semantics (linguistic ambiguity, range of meaning, emotive value,
denotative meaning, connotative meaning)
Introduction to sociolinguistics
Translation, interpreting and editing
Reading and presentation.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
55
and writing skills.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof LJ Ngoepe and Dr TJ Kekana

equivalence. Translation practice(introduction). Definition of
4 4 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr ME Kgatla, Ms MJ Mothiba and Prof SJ Kubayi
SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE OF FIRST SEMESTER

literary theories)
Technical writing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Chokoe and Ms NL Molepo
XITSONGA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HTSA022

Content Oral literature (taboos, African utensils, celestial bodies, naming);
literary theories); Introduction to creative writing; Technical writing
4 0 0 0
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TSHIVENDA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HVEA022

literary theories)
Technical writing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
THIRD YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULE
ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND LITERATURE HENA031

Content LANGUAGE: English grammar and syntax; Usage of English;
Discourse; Word formation processes; Advanced academic writing;
Workplace English.
LITERATURE: Drama, prose and poetry (African, African-American
and Caribbean literatures).

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof OJ Abodunrin and Dr MR Emsley
THIRD YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)
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ADVANCED NORTHERN SOTHO LINGUISTICS HNSA031
Content Phonetics and phonology, Semantics (contextual meaning,
polysemy, homonymy, hyponymy, antonymy, synonymy,
onomastics), Sociolinguistics (field of discourse, tenor of
discourse, mode of discourse), Foreign acquisition (motives for
adoption, principles for linguistic adaptation), Syntax (phrases,
clauses and tree diagrams), Translation and editing techniques.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof SJ Chokoe, Ms MC Modiba
ADVANCED XITSONGA LINGUISTICS HTSA031

Semantics (contextual meaning, polysemy, homonymy, hyponymy,
antonymy, synonymy, onomastics)
Sociolinguistics (field of discourse, tenor of discourse, mode of
discourse)
Foreign acquisition (motives for adoption, principles for linguistic
adaptation)
Syntax (phrases, clauses and tree diagrams)
Translation and editing techniques.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
ADVANCED TSHIVENDA LINGUISTICS HVEA031

Content Phonetics (morpho-phonology, articulatory and acoustic
morphology). Morphology (affixes,compounds), semantics
(hyponymy, synonymy, antonymy), syntax (clasues, phrases, tree-
diagrams), comparative linguistics.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
THIRD YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULE
58
STYLISTICS AND MODERN WESTERN LITERATURE HENA032
Content LANGUAGE: Morphology; phonology; Semantics; Word-formation
processes, Discourse; Sociolinguistics; Language and society;
English language and globalization; New Englishes; Language and
gender.
LITERATURE: Drama, prose and poetry (Modern Western
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof OJ Abodunrin, Ms N Cele, Prof LJ Ngoepe and Mr F Bila
THIRD YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE OF FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
ADVANCED N-SOTHO LITERATURE AND CULTURE HNSA032

(comedy, epics, satire, tragedy, detective novel, literary theories),
Creative writing, Speech and Presentation,
Interviews, Introduction to translation and editing.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
ADVANCED XITSONGA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HTSA032

Content Oral Literature (folk poetry, folk narratives); Modern Literature
(comedy, epics, satire, tragedy, detective novel,; literary theories);
Creative writing; Speech and Presentation; Interviews; Introduction
4 0 0 0
Assessment
ADVANCED TSHIVENDA LITERATURE AND CULTURE HVEA032

(comedy, epics, satire, tragedy, detective novel, literary theories)
Creative writing, Speech and Presentation, Interviews, Introduction

4 0 0 0
Assessment
59
60
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CONTEMPORARY B.A. Contemporary English And
ENGLISH AND MULTILINGUAL STUDIES Multilingual Studies Stream

English APS 4; and Northern Sotho APS 5; Additional subjects to contribute to the minimum APS total.

Curriculum
Possible Credits
Major SAQA HEMIS
YEAR LEVEL 1
1ST SEMESTER
English In Context HCEL011 Yes 12 0,1
Introduction to Multililngualism HMUS011 Yes 12 0,1
The Nature And Structure Of Language HTRL011 No 12 0,1
Introduction To Acting HACT011 No 12 0,1
Communication Skills HCOM011 No 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER
English Sentence Analysis HCEL012 Yes 12 0,1
Spoken Communication In Multilingual Society HMUS012 Yes 12 0,1
Student Success 102 HSTS012 Yes 4 0,0
Knowledge Of Language And Translation HTRL012 No 12 0,1
YEAR LEVEL 2
1ST SEMESTER
The Global Spread Of English HCEA021 Yes 20 0,2
A Multilingual Approach To Text And Genre HMUA021 Yes 20 0,2
Northern Sotho Linguistics HNSA021 No 20 0,2
Phonology And Lexicography HTRA021 No 20 0,2
2ND SEMESTER
Language, Literacy In A Multilingual Context HCEA022 Yes 20 0,2
Work Place Literacy: A Multilingual Approach HMUA022 Yes 20 0,2
Northern Sotho Literature And Culture HNSA022 No 20 0,2
Translation Theory And Practice HTRA022 No 20 0,2
YEAR LEVEL 3
1ST SEMESTER
Bilingual And Multilingual Education HCEA031 Yes 32 0,3
Multilingual Services In South Africa HMUA031 Yes 32 0,3
2ND SEMESTER
Language And Cognition HCEA032 Yes 32 0,3
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Researching Multilingualism HMUA032 Yes 32 0,3
Total Credits: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH AND MULTILINGUAL STUDIES 376
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER - COMPULSORY MODULES
ENGLISH IN CONTEXT HCEL011

Content This module focuses on a contextual, social and functional view of
language; ‘texts’, 'genre' and the spoken and written genres in
various domains of English; analysis of spoken and written texts
drawn from newspapers (advertisements and editorials) and
academic texts, and production of such genres; discoursal
frameworks for the analysis of these genres and opportunities to
analyze a range of genres. This module will be useful for anyone
interested in teaching, media, editing and language consultancy.
2 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr MP Letsoalo and Mr A Mashatole
INTRODUCTION TO MULTILINGUALISM HMUS011

Content The aim of this module is to introduce students to the pervasive
reality of multilingualism in their lives by getting them to research
their own and others' multilingual repertoires. The module will draw
upon their own intuitive knowledge of the roles of different
languages in the private and public domains of their lives and to
theorize this knowledge in sociolinguistic terms. South Africa's
unique multilingual policy will be introduced, as well as the blocks
to the implementation of a multilingual policy in education.
Innovative experiments to implement multilingualism in South
2 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr MP Letsoalo

4 0 0 0
Assessment
62

2 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Mr F Mokolo

4 0 0 0
Assessment

Science of Acting, Beats, Scene and play structure; Through-line
and super objectives.
4 4 0 0
Assessment
63
4 0 0 0
Assessment
MEDIA AND SOCIETY, PRINT MEDIA, HMDS011

society.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MF Molopa, Dr CM Mbajiorgu, Mr M Senong and Prof T
Muswede Department: COMM MEDIA AND INFO STUDIES
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4 0 0 0
Assessment

4 0 0 0
Assessment
FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
ENGLISH SENTENCE ANALYSIS HCEL012

Content HCEL012 seeks to introduce a way of analyzing the syntax (or
grammar) of English using a discoursal approach. This means that
sentences will not be analyzed in isolation (as is often done in
traditional formal linguistics). Instead the focus will be on the
functions that sentences and larger units of text perform
(locutionary, illocutionary and perlocutionary functions) and their
formal structure will be analyzed in terms of their functions. In other
words the relation between form and function will be studied.
2 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr MP Letsoalo and Ms RDM Malatji
65
SPOKEN COMMUNICATION IN MULTILINGUAL SOCIETY HMUS012
Content The aim of this module is to develop an appreciation in students of
how people use their multilingual resources for communication in a
diverse society like South Africa. Concepts such as code switching
and code mixing and the fascinating features of oral communication
will be introduced. Features of spoken genres (as opposed to
written genres) such as turn taking will be analyzed. Students will
gain research experience in recording and transcribing spoken
interactions and will be introduced to pragmatic frameworks for the
analysis of these texts.
2 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr M P Letsoalo

reading and presentation, Introduction to technical writing

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Chokoe and Mr NL Molepo

Democracy.
2 0 0 0
Assessment
66

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr TA Makamu and Dr RE Nengovhela
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)

improvement.
4 4 0 0
Assessment

4 0 0 0
67
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof T Oyedemi, Mr TJ Kgasago, Ms
ME Choung


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:

4 0 0 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
Assessment
68
THE GLOBAL SPREAD OF ENGLISH HCEA021
Content This module will take a critical perspective on language by
examining the historical, social and political reasons for the spread
of English and other colonial languages in Africa. It will introduce
students to the role of English as an international language and
show how both colonization and globalization have helped to
entrench its position in the world. Students will learn to use internet
sources systematically and creatively to investigate language use
on the continent of Africa and at the same time examine language
policies in newly-liberated African countries. There will also be a
focus on tertiary-level numeracy, particularly the presentation of
data via tables, graphs, histograms and pie charts. Students will be
required to interpret such data and convert them into textual forms
2 0 0 2
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr MP Letsoalo and Ms RDM Malatji
A MULTILINGUAL APPROACH TO TEXT AND GENRE HMUA021

Content The focus in this module will be on texts and genres in the
languages of the Limpopo Province. Using texts such as the newly-
produced multilingual newspaper Seipone/Xivoni/Tshivoni, the
module will introduce to students the analytical frameworks needed
to look at multilingual texts. Texts will be drawn from a range of
genres, including academic and creative writing in African
languages. Students will be encouraged to translate texts into their
own languages.
2 0 0 2
Assessment
SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVES (CHOOSE ONE)


4 0 0 0
Assessment
69
syllabification..

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr ME Kgatla, Ms MJ Mothiba and Dr KL Mphela
SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)
LANGUAGE, LITERACY IN A MULTILINGUAL CONTEXT HCEA022

Content This module will introduce students to issues in language learning
and the acquisition of literacy in multilingual contexts. A particular
focus will be on the relation between acquiring literacy in the home
language and its impact on subsequent literacy acquisition.
Innovative South African case studies in biliteracy will be
introduced via academic articles and video data. Students are
required to conduct a small-scale literacy project by observing
Foundation phase lessons in local schools, writing a research
report and making a PowerPoint presentation. Students will also
translate children’s books from English and Afrikaans into their
home languages. This module will be useful for bilingual teachers,
creative writers and translators.

2 0 0 2
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms RD Malatji and Mr A Mashatole
70
WORK PLACE LITERACY: A MULTILINGUAL APPROACH HMUA022
Content The focus in this module will be on the roles and functions of
multilingualism in South African work places. Using recent South
African research in this area, this module will enable students to
understand how the implicit language policies of organizations
determine which languages will be used and for what purposes.
Students will be introduced to ethnographic research methods and
will use these methods to conduct small-scale research in public
and private work spaces such as banks, courts and clinics or within
the university context. Attempts to redress monolingualism and
success stories in implementing multilingualism in the workplace
will be discussed.
2 0 0 2
Assessment
SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)

literary theories)
Technical writing .
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Chokoe and Ms NL Molepo

equivalence. Translation practice (introduction). Definition of
4 4 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Mr ME Kgatla, Ms MJ Mothiba, Prof SJ Kubayi
71
BILINGUAL AND MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION HCEA031

Content This module will examine the theoretical and practical implications
of bilingual and multilingual educational policies, focusing
specifically on the myths about multilingual education. Drawing
upon the work of Heugh, Cummins and others, this module will
introduce you to conceptual frameworks for analyzing models of
language education with a focus on innovative language projects in
South Africa, including PRAESA, the Home Language Project,
LOITASA and BA CEMS through readings and video data. This
module will be useful for all language practitioners but particularly
2 0 0 2
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms RDM Malatji and Mr MA Mashatole
MULTILINGUAL SERVICES IN SOUTH AFRICA HMUA031

Content The focus in this module will be on the role of agencies such as the
Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) and Provincial
language Boards in promoting multilingual facilities through
interpretation and translation services. Students will be involved in
small-scale research projects to investigate what services are in fact
available to help people of the Limpopo province to access services
in the new democratic order. Students will also translate public
communication media materials such as posters, advertisements
and information brochures.
2 0 0 2
Assessment
72
LANGUAGE AND COGNITION HCEA032
Content This module will demonstrate to students the dynamic and creative
relation between language and thought. Drawing upon the seminal
work of Vygotsky, the module will examine the origins of language
and thinking. Important concepts of language as a tool, activity
theory, the zone of proximal development, egocentric speech, and
inner speech will be introduced. Cummins’ model of the four
quadrants relating contextualized and decontextualized language in
relation to cognitively undemanding and demanding efforts will
provide a user-friendly framework to plot discourses based on
different levels of language and cognition that occur in community,
work and academic contexts.
2 0 0 2
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms RDM Malatji and Mr MA Mashatole
RESEARCHING MULTILINGUALISM HMUA032

Content The aim of this module is to introduce students to research
paradigms and methods to investigate multilingual education and
practices. The main methods of data collection and analysis in the
quantitative and qualitative paradigms will be discussed with a
focus on surveys, observation and interviews. Students will have
access to many examples of published research to assess the
research questions posed and the methods used to address them.
Students will be required to design their own research project or to
theorize the projects done in other modules to assess the methods
used.
2 0 0 2
Assessment
73
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION BA (COMMUNICATION STUDIES) ARTS Stream
STUDIES
minimum APS total.

Curriculum
Possible Credits
Major SAQA HEMIS
YEAR LEVEL 1
1ST SEMESTER
English Language Skills For The Professions HENB011 No 12 0,1
Media And Society, Print Media, HMDS011 Yes 12 0,1
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ANY TWO)
2ND SEMESTER
Contexts Of Communication HCOM012 Yes 12 0,1
English Academic Writing Skills HENB012 No 12 0,1
Media Ethics, Radio Broadcasting And Writing HMDS012 Yes 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE TWO FOLLOW-UP MODULES TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
YEAR LEVEL 2
1ST SEMESTER
Verbal And Non-Verbal Communication HCOA021 Yes 20 0,2
Intercultural Communication HCOB021 Yes 20 0,2
Media Law And Ethics, Mass Media Theories HMDA021 No 20 0,2
2ND SEMESTER
Organisational Communication HCOA022 Yes 20 0,2
Persuasive Communication HCOB022 Yes 20 0,2
Community Media Studies, New Media HMDA022 No 20 0,2
YEAR LEVEL 3
1ST SEMESTER
Integrated Marketing Communication HCOA031 Yes 32 0,3
Health Communication HCOB031 Yes 16 0,1
Government Communication HCOC031 Yes 16 0,1
2ND SEMESTER
Corporate Communication HCOA032 Yes 32 0,3
Events Management HCOB032 Yes 16 0,1
Theory Of Communication Research HCOC032 Yes 16 0,1
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Total Credits: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES 376

4 0 0 0
Assessment
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR THE PROFESSIONS HENB011

sources; Visual Literacy

2 0 1 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr TJ Kekana, Prof LJ Ngoepe and Dr MR Emsley

society.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
75
Lecturers: Prof NC Lesame, Mr MM Senong, Ms MG Mapulane Ms MF Molopa and Dr CM
Mbajiorgu Department: COMM MEDIA AND INFO STUDIES


2 0 0 0
Assessment
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVES (CHOOSE TWO)

Science of Acting, Beats, Scene and play structure, Through-line
and super objectives.
4 4 0 0
Assessment
76
Content The Information Phenomenon (Data, Information, Knowledge,
age
Information literacy, computer literacy and media literacy (Internet
providers)
Information Science and related subjects
4 2 2 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms JM Ntsala and Dr LA Makgahlela

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr SJ Chokoe and Dr NS Mogale

4 0 0 0
Assessment
77

4 0 0 0
Assessment

Content Elements of writing a play, Conflict, Plot, Setting, Dialogue, Creating
a dramatic character, Exposition, Inciting incident, Opening
balance, Antagonist’s decision, hook, Protagonist’s decision, rising
action, Mid-Act crisis, moment of enlightenment, Climax,
denouement and closing balance, Playwright : The Coat,
Playwright: This Time Tomorrow, Encounters: Sorry Wrong
Number, Encounters: The Jewel of the Shrine.
3 0 0 0
Assessment

4 0 0 0
Assessment
78
ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS HENB012
Content Analysing Essay topics; Topic sentences and supporting
sentences; Research – gathering information; Summary writing;
Organisation of ideas and information; Writing introductions and
conclusions; Plagiarism and acknowledging sources; Editing.

2 0 1 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MA Choshi, Prof LJ Ngoepe and Mr F Bila

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:

Democracy.
2 0 0 0
Assessment
FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULES TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
79
Improvement

4 4 0 0
Assessment

4 2 2 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MJ Ntsala, Dr LA Makgahlela and Prof ST Bopape

4 0 0 0
Assessment
80
Introduction to technical writing

4 0 0 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
Assessment

3 0 0 0
Assessment
81
VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION HCOA021
Content What is social interaction?, Language and social interaction, Non-
verbal communication and social interaction, Making conversation,
Communication and relationships, Culture and communication,
Social skills, Case study, Persona, Performance, Staging, Teams,
Roles, Personal style, Presentation skills, Case study, Ego status,
Transactions, Hungers, Time structuring, Games, Scripts, I’m OK –
You’re OK, TA and IPC, TA skills, Case study, Managing Conflict,
Problem solving, Negotiation, Stress, Stress Management, Voice
control, Presentations, Telephone Skills, Oral communication in
groups, Non-verbal behavior, Paralanguage, Posture, Proximity,
Gestures and body movements, Physical objects, Graphic
communication.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Mpofu, Dr MR Makgoba Ms ME Choung
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION HCOB021

Content Foundations of Intercultural Communication, Culture,
Communication, Context and Power, History and Intercultural
Communication; Identity and Intercultural Communication,
Language and Intercultural Communication, Nonverbal Codes and
Cultural Space, Understanding Intercultural Transitions; Culture,
Communication and Conflict.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Mpofu, Prof I Saunderson, Dr J Le Roux and Prof T Oyedemi
MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS, MASS MEDIA THEORIES HMDA021

4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MF Molopa, Prof NC Lesame and Mr MM Senong
82
ORGANISATIONAL COMMUNICATION HCOA022
Content Strategic Communication Management in the Organisational
Context, The importance of Strategic Communication Thinking, The
impact of shifting global paradigms on Strategic Organisational
Thinking, Challenges Posed by Shifting Management Paradigms,
Organisational World-view and the Role of Communication in
Organisational Functioning, Management Eras (Management
Thinking), Chaos Theory, Theory of ‘Learning Organisations’,
Creating Knowledge Environments, Importance of Knowledge
Management in Organisational Sustainablity, What Knowledge
Management Entails, The Role of Communication in Creating
Knowledge Intensive Organisations, Leadership as an
Organisational Concept, The Importance of Leadership in Achieving
the Purpose of Business Organisations, The Impact of Broader
Societal Influences on Leadership in Organisations, The Work and
Nature of Leadership in Post Millennium Companies, The Link
Between Leadership Competence and Communication Competence,
Organisational Ethics, Why Ethical Conduct is Important, The Role
of Management in Promoting ethical Behavior in an Organisation,
Various Elements of an Ethics Programme, The Relationship
Between Ethics and Communication in an Organisation,
Organisational Culture, Organisational Climate, Theoretical
Perspectives and elements of Organisational Culture,
Communication Implications of Organisational Culture, Issues
Involved in Creating, Maintaining and Managing Organisational
Culture, Methods to Measure Organisational Culture, Culture and
Globalisation, Functional Communication, Communication at Work,
Communication Climate, Factors of Importance in Determining
Communication Design, Networking, Changes in the External
Environment that Force Organisations to Change, Change,
Transition and Transformation, Change Management, Chaos Theory,
Communication in the Chaos Paradigm of Change

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof S Mpofu, Dr MR Makgoba, Ms ME Choung
PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION HCOB022

Content Foundations of Persuasion, Historical Context, Theories of
(interpersonal) Persuasion, Persuasion, mass communication and
public opinion, perspectives on propaganda, persuasive language
and politics.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr J Le Roux, Dr MR Makgoba, Ms ME Choung
83
COMMUNITY MEDIA STUDIES, NEW MEDIA HMDA022
Content Community Media Studies: Definition of Community and community
participation; indigenous media; community radio; community
newspapers; telecentres; multipurpose community centres;
legislation guiding the community media. New media: Definition
and Description of IT Concepts (Information, data, Information age,
information technology); Impact of Information Technology on the
media (Television and radio broadcasting, and Print media);
Theoretical Perspectives; The Nature and Uses of Internet by media
practitioners; (on-Line publication, On-line research, Electronic mail,
Search Engines, World Wide Web, Social Networks), GSM
Technology – Its nature and uses in the media (Advocacy, Citizen
journalism); Information and Communication Tools – Computer and
Its uses in Journalism, classification of computer and software,
Communication Pathways/Channels –(Fibre Optics, and
Communication Satellites),; Computer Assisted Journalism; Effects
of the new media on journalism profession and audiences.
Telecommunications and broadcasting in South Africa, impact of
international relations and institutions on local policy development;
issues in Information and communication technology.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MF Molopa, Mr MM Senong, Mr CM Mbajiorgu and Ms MG
Mapulane Department: COMM MEDIA AND INFO STUDIES
INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION HCOA031

Content Understand the role of communication in marketing, Define
elements in the marketing communication mix, Develop and plan for
marketing communication, Outline the main ethical issues in
marketing communication, Distinguish between: Advertising, sales
promotion, publicity and personal sales, Define advertising,
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of advertising,
Understand advertising as a communication process, Set
advertising objectives, Write copy for Radio, TV and Print
advertisement, Choose the right advertising media, Understand the
creative process, Outline the main advertising media mix (broadcast
& print media), Discuss the characteristics, strengths and limitations
of TV, Radio, Magazines and Newspapers as advertising
media, Describe support, alternative or additional media, Comment
on how sales promotions fits into the integrated marketing
communication mix, Understand the nature and scope of sales
promotion, Discuss the role of sales promotion in the marketing
communication process, Discuss consumer orientated sales
promotion, Debate the role of technology in the marketing
communication process, Describe some of the technologies that are
currently shaping the marketing communication process,
Understand the role of DTP in marketing communication, Examine
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof I Saunderson, Dr MR Makgoba
84
HEALTH COMMUNICATION HCOB031
Content The health communicator as person; communication in the health
care context (Aspects of health communication, Theories of health
communication, Health Communication Media, Health
communication in practice in SA - HIV/AIDS, TB, Development and
health communication); communication ethics and health care
skills; Communication dynamics and the consultation process;
motivating behaviour change; Communication in the context of
critical incidents, communicating bad news or end-of-life messages;
information transfer.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION HCOC031

Content Government communication in context; strategizing for
communication; enhancing the effectiveness of government-wide
communication; coordinating and planning structures;
Communication research; crisis management; dealing with the
media; publications; development communication; internal
communication in the public service; campaign development and
management; event-management guidelines; developing and
maintaining a government website.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
85
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION HCOA032
Content History of PR, PR in 20th century, Communicative nature of PR,
Definitions, Publics, Theoretical approaches, Process, Systems,
Symmetrical / Asymmetrical, Rhetorical / Persuasive, PR Campaign
and programme, PR department, Functions of PR, Interpretative,
Management, Communication, Effect theories, Learning effects,
Social learning, Low-involvement, Agenda-setting, Spiral of silence,
PR and advertising, PR and information, persuasion & propaganda,
Critical issues in PR: Public opinion, Image building, Corporate
image, ID, personality & culture, Social responsibility, Ethics.
Setting PR apart from: Advertising, Marketing, Sales promotion,
Propaganda, Publicity, Images. Good PR traits, The Department or
consultancy, The PR Manager, The PR Department’s activities,
Advantages and Disadvantages of a PR Department, Definitions,
Charging and Budgeting Fees, Documentation, Selecting a
Consultancy, Advantages and Disadvantages of a PR Consultancy,
Publishing houses, The Workings of: The Press, Radio, Television.
Press Relations, Essential Points to Know About the Press,
Principles of Good Press Relations, Conflicting Responsibilities,
News & Newsworthiness, The News Release, Writing Style, Articles,
Press Events, Press Relations Aids, House Journals, Budgeting,
Production, Audio-visuals, AV media, PR Department and
Consultancy Budgets, Nature of Results, Some Methods of
Assessment, General Considerations, Internal PR Media and
Techniques, Tasks and Objectives of Employee Communications,
Uses and Types of Exhibitions, Nature of Exhibitions, Planning for
Exhibitions, Benefits and Reasons for Sponsorship, Types of
Sponsorship, Practical Aspects of Sponsorship, Importance and
Uses of Photography, Working with the Photographer,
Communicating with Pictures, Captions, Background and
Terminology of Printing, Typesetting, Letterpress, Lithography,
Photogravure, Screen Printing, Flexography, Digital Printing.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr MR Makgoba, Mr TJ Kgasago
EVENTS MANAGEMENT HCOB032

Content Events – An introduction; Event Planning; Accounting and
Financial Management; Event Sponsorship; Event Programming;
Risk Management; Event Marketing; Sports Event Management;
Exhibition/Exposition/Trade Show; Managing Political Events.
2 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof I Saunderson, Prof S Mpofu, Dr J Le Roux and Prof T Oyedemi
86
THEORY OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH HCOC032
Content Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Communication
Research; Steps in the Research Process; Research of Advertising,
Mass-Communication Audiences and Mass-Communication
Efficiency; Organisational and Development Communication
Research.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers Prof I Saunderson, Prof S Mpofu, Dr J Le Roux and Prof T Oyedemi
87
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION STUDIES B.Inf
minimum APS total.

Curriculum
Possible Credits
Major SAQA HEMIS
YEAR LEVEL 1
1ST SEMESTER
Introduction To Information Technologies HINF011 Yes 12 0,1
Information Sources And Services HINS011 Yes 12 0,1
Introduction To Computers SINF011 No 12 0,1
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES(CHOOSE ONE)
Concepts Of Development CDEV011 No 12 0,1
European History HHIS011 No 12 0,1
Introduction To Psychology HPSY011 No 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER
Management of Libraries and Information Centres HINF012 Yes 12 0,1
Information Society: Issues And Trends HINS012 Yes 12 0,1
Intro To Data Bases And Information Systems SINF012 No 12 0,1
Development + The Environment CDEV012 No 12 0,1
Early Southern African History HHIS012 No 12 0,1
Cognitive And Health Psychology HPSY012 No 12 0,1
YEAR LEVEL 2
1ST SEMESTER
Introduction to Information Ethics HINA021 Yes 20 0,2
Information Users And Use HINB021 Yes 20 0,2
Verbal And Non-Verbal Communication HCOA021 No 20 0,2
Modern World History 1789-1900 HHIA021 No 20 0,2
Media Law And Ethics, Mass Media Theories HMDA021 No 20 0,2
Research Methodology HPSA021 No 20 0,2
2ND SEMESTER
Information Management HINA022 Yes 20 0,2
Organisation Of Information Sources HINB022 Yes 20 0,2
Organisational Communication HCOA022 No 20 0,2
South African History 1800-1900 HHIA022 No 20 0,2
Community Media Studies, New Media HMDA022 No 20 0,2
Social -, Personality- And Neuropsychology HPSA022 No 20 0,2
YEAR LEVEL 3
1ST SEMESTER
Organization Of Knowledge HINA031 Yes 16 0,1
Management And Administration Of Lis HINB031 Yes 16 0,1
Integrated Marketing Communication HCOA031 No 32 0,3
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European History Since 1900 HHIA031 No 32 0,3
Corporate Journalism, Advertising HMDA031 No 32 0,3
Community, Child And Adult Psychopathology HPSA031 No 32 0,3
2ND SEMESTER
Advanced Organization Of Knowledge HINA032 Yes 16 0,1
Introduction To Lis Research HINB032 Yes 16 0,1
Corporate Communication HCOA032 No 32 0,3
South Africa During The 20Th Century HHIA032 No 32 0,3
Radio Production And Practicum HMDA032 No 32 0,3
Therapeutic and Developmental Psychology HPSA032 No 32 0,3
YEAR LEVEL 4
1ST SEMESTER
Information Systems And Networks HINA041 Yes 28 0,2
Records And Documents Management HINB041 Yes 28 0,2
2ND SEMESTER
Practicum HINC042 Yes 32 0,3
Research Project (Lis) HINR042 Yes 40 0,3
Total Credits: BACHELOR OF INFORMATION STUDIES 504

Content Hearing-listening distinction, Stages
Of listening, Barriers, Context of reading, Improvement of reading,
Types of reading, Language, Spelling, Comprehension, Visual
Communication, Objective, Subjective, Bias, Logical structuring of
messages, Stages of writing, Process of writing assignments and
referencing techniques, Telephone message, Fax, Telegram, Memo,
Invite & reply, Forms & questionnaires, Email, Enquiry and reply,
Complaint & reply, Invitation & reply, Press, Public relations, Types
of reports, Types of meetings, Meeting Correspondence, Oral
communication.
4 0 0 0
Assessment

age; Information explosion and Information overload;
providers)
technology and communications technology); Information Science
and related subjects.
4 2 2 0
Assessment
89
Lecturer:Ms MJ Ntsala and Dr LA Makgahlela
INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES HINS011

Content Bibliographic control and access (bibliographies, guide to reference
sources, citations, book reviews, indexes and abstracts), Formats of
information sources: oral, printed, electronic, Primary sources,
secondary sources and tertiary sources, References sources (
dictionaries, encyclopaedias, ready reference sources, biographical
sources, geographical sources, Other information sources: Grey
literature and Serials publications, Bibliographic databases (full-
text retrieval, e-journals, etc.), Government and official publications,
Mass media and paperless media in LIS context, Evaluation and
selection of information sources.

4 0 0 0
Assessment

2 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS SINF011

Content PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE and AGRICULTURE
CALENDAR FOR INFORMATION ON THIS MODULE
4 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE
90
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (TAKE ONE)
CONCEPTS OF DEVELOPMENT CDEV011

Content PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND LAW
4 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
EUROPEAN HISTORY HHIS011

Content PLEASE CONSULT THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:

society.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr CM Mbajiorgu, Ms MF Molopa and Mr MM Senong
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY HPSY011

Content REFER TO THE CALENDAR OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL
SCIENCES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

4 0 0 0
Assessment
91
Lecturer:
Department: PSYCHOLOGY

4 0 0 0
Assessment

Content The concept Profession
Essence of LIS profession
LIS centres ( Aims, objectives and functions of LIS centers)
Academic libraries, National libraries, Public libraries, Special
libraries
Archives, Art galleries, Document Centres, Record Management
centres, and Knowledge Management Centres
Information centres, Media centres, Resource Centres
Telecentres and Multipurpose Centres
Indigenous knowledge and communication
The role of LIS centres in IK preservation and access.
4 2 2 0
Assessment
92
INFORMATION SOCIETY: ISSUES AND TRENDS HINS012
Content Definition of information society and related concepts
History of the information society
Characteristics of the information society
Types of literacies
Information for development
The interaction of information technologies in developing an
information society
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr MJ Monyela and Ms JM Ntsala

Democracy.
2 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INTRO TO DATA BASES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SINF012

Content PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE and AGRICULTURE
4 0 2 0
Assessment

Lecturer:
Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE
93
DEVELOPMENT and THE ENVIRONMENT CDEV012
Content PLEASE CONSULT THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND LAW

4 1 2 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
Department: DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
EARLY SOUTHERN AFRICAN HISTORY HHIS012


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr M Machete, Ms MF Molopa and Mr MM Senong
COGNITIVE AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY HPSY012

Content REFER TO THE CALENDAR OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL
SCIENCES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
94
Introduction to Information Ethics HINA021

Content: Legal and public policy framework in South Africa
Copyright , promotion and access to information, censorship, legal
deposits, Intellectual property rights, Ethics in Information
Provision
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr LA Makgahlela and Prof ST Bopape
INFORMATION USERS AND USE HINB021

Content Information and referral services ( reference services, reference
interviews, information searches, and Information Search skills)
User Services: Current Awareness Service and Selective
Dissemination of Information, Selective Elimination of Information)
User needs and analysis, Informaation seeking behavior
Types of users and services ( readers, non- readers and reading
services), Customer Care in LIS, Marketing in LIS, The role of
marketing LIS services, Advanced marketing of information and
information products.
2 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr LA Makgahlela and Ms JM Ntsala
SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)
95
communication.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof S Mpofu, Dr MR Makgoba, Ms ME Choung
MODERN WORLD HISTORY 1789-1900 HHIA021


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:

Content Media Law & ethics: Brief history of media law; what is media law;
news beats and groups of law; laws regulating the print and
broadcasting media. Law and ethics; ethical problems and
responsible news gathering; An African perspective of ethics Mass
Media Theories: Introduction to media theories; Authoritarian
theory; Libertarian theory; Developmental theory; Normative
theories of the press.

4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MF Molopa, Mr MM Senong and Prof NC Lesame
96
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY HPSA021

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT HINA022

Content Information management as a concept, related terms (information
resource(s) management and information technology, record
management, information and communication technology)
Elements of information management ( information management
strategy, information requirements, information life cycle,
information resources, economics of information),
Tools of information management :(Information audits, mapping,
and flow, communication audits etc.).
Economic role of information, Information Management problems
Human Information processing.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr LA Makgahlela and Prof ST Bopape
ORGANISATION OF INFORMATION SOURCES HINB022

Content Conceptual foundations ( collection building, collection
development and collection management), Principles for building
and developing library and information service collections
Collection management and collection development policies
Community analysis and assessment, Selection aids and/or tools,
Selection policies and procedures, Cooperative collection
development, consortia and resource sharing, Collection evaluation
and review, Collection development and publishing.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof ST Bopape and Dr LA Makgahlela
SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
97
Context, The importance of Strategic Communication Thinking, The
impact of shifting global paradigms on Strategic Organisational
Thinking, Challenges Posed by Shifting Management Paradigms,
Organisational World-view and the Role of Communication in
Organisational Functioning, Management Eras (Management
Thinking), Chaos Theory, Theory of ‘Learning Organisations’,
Creating Knowledge Environments, Importance of Knowledge
Management in Organisational Sustainablity, What Knowledge
Management Entails, The Role of Communication in Creating
Knowledge Intensive Organisations, Leadership as an
Organisational Concept, The Importance of Leadership in Achieving
the Purpose of Business Organisations, The Impact of Broader
Societal Influences on Leadership in Organisations, The Work and
Nature of Leadership in Post Millennium Companies, The Link
Between Leadership Competence and Communication Competence,
Organisational Ethics, Why Ethical Conduct is Important, The Role
of Management in Promoting ethical Behavior in an Organisation,
Various Elements of an Ethics Programme, The Relationship
Between Ethics and Communication in an Organisation,
Organisational Culture, Organisational Climate, Theoretical
Perspectives and elements of Organisational Culture,
Communication Implications of Organisational Culture, Issues
Involved in Creating, Maintaining and Managing Organisational
Culture, Methods to Measure Organisational Culture, Culture and
Globalisation, Functional Communication, Communication at Work,
Communication Design, Networking, Changes in the External
Environment that Force Organisations to Change, Change,
Transition and Transformation, Change Management, Chaos
Theory, Communication in the Chaos Paradigm of Change
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr J Le Roux and Prof I Saunderson
SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY 1800-1900 HHIA022


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
98
to evaluate a profession), LIS centres (Aims, objectives and

4 2 2 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MJ Ntsala, Prof ST Bopape and Dr LA Makgahlela.

Content Community Media Studies: Definition of Community and
community participation; indigenous media; community radio;
community newspapers; telecentres; multipurpose community
centres; legislation guiding the community media. New media:
Definition and Description of IT Concepts (Information, data,
Information age, information technology); Impact of Information
Technology on the media (Television and radio broadcasting, and
Print media); Theoretical Perspectives; The Nature and Uses of
Internet by media practitioners; (on-Line publication, On-line
research, Electronic mail, Search Engines, World Wide Web, Social
Networks), GSM Technology – Its nature and uses in the media
(Advocacy, Citizen journalism); Information and Communication
Tools – Computer and Its uses in Journalism, classification of
computer and software, Communication Pathways/Channels –(Fibre
Optics, and Communication Satellites),; Computer Assisted
Journalism; Effects of the new media on journalism profession and
audiences. Telecommunications and broadcasting in South Africa,
impact of international relations and institutions on local policy
development; issues in Information and communication technology.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
SOCIAL -, PERSONALITY- AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGY HPSA022


4 0 0 0
Assessment
99
Lecturer:
ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE HINA031

Content Bibliographic classification and bibliographic control, Introduction
to cataloguing and classification (AACR, MARC, RDA and DDC),
Purpose and functions of cataloguing and classification,
Classification concepts and principles, Practical applications of
classification systems and cataloguing codes, Classification and
computers (Web Dewey), Catalogue format and catalogue entries,
International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD), Consortia
in cataloguing, Descriptive cataloguing strategies, Computerized
cataloguing (SABINET, OCLC,RDA), Cooperative cataloguing,
Metadata such as Dublin core

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr MJ Monyela and Ms JM Ntsala
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF LIS HINB031

Content Principles of management (Planning, Organising), Budgeting,
Leadership and strategic planning. Theories of management
(Scientific, Classical; Systems; Contingency and Contemporary),
Administration in LIS centres, Staffing: Selection, recruitment, job
audit, Curriculum vitae writing and interviews. Different laws
affecting workplace: (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act
and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act of
1993, etc.), Training and development needs, HIV and AIDS at
workplace. Training and human resource development. Leadership
styles, Performance Management.
2 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms JM Ntsala and Prof ST Bopape
THIRD YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)
100
INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION HCOA031
Content Understand the role of communication in marketing, Define
elements in the marketing communication mix, Develop and plan for
marketing communication, Outline the main ethical issues in
marketing communication, Distinguish between: Advertising, sales
promotion, publicity and personal sales, Define advertising,
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of advertising,
Understand advertising as a communication process, Set
advertising objectives, Write copy for Radio, TV and Print
advertisement, Choose the right advertising media, Understand the
creative process, Outline the main advertising media mix (broadcast
& print media), Discuss the characteristics, strengths and
limitations of TV, Radio, Magazines and Newspapers as advertising
media, Describe support, alternative or additional media, Comment
on how sales promotions fits into the integrated marketing
communication mix, Understand the nature and scope of sales
promotion, Discuss the role of sales promotion in the marketing
communication process, Discuss consumer orientated sales
promotion, Debate the role of technology in the marketing
communication process, Describe some of the technologies that are
currently shaping the marketing communication process,
Understand the role of DTP in marketing communication, Examine
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr TJ Kgasago, Dr MR Makgoba
EUROPEAN HISTORY SINCE 1900 HHIA031


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
CORPORATE JOURNALISM, ADVERTISING HMDA031

Content Corporate Journalism: Defining corporate journalism; The media
and the corporate environment; corporate branding; corporate
identity; corporate ethics; corporate communication; writing a press
release Advertising: Definition; Historical dimension; regulation
and the industry; print advertising; radio advertising; television
advertising – genres and trends. Practicum: Application of
theoretical knowledge to practical environment in media
4 1 0 0
Assessment
101
Lecturers: Dr C Mbajiorgu, Prof T Muswede and Prof NC Lesame
COMMUNITY, CHILD AND ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY HPSA031


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
ADVANCED ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE HINA032

Content Theoretical issues ( conceptualisation and organisation policy)
Practices and procedures of indexing and abstracting
Indexing applications ( book, periodicals, web indexing)
Document analysis and subject Analysis
Vocabulary Control
Thesaurus Construction
Design and evaluate of indexing and abstracting services,
Future of indexing and abstracting systems.
4 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof MA Dikotla and Ms JM Ntsala
INTRODUCTION TO LIS RESEARCH HINB032

Content What is research, research problem and sourcing literature
Research approach and research design,
Data collection( procedures and tools/techniques, and sampling
strategies
Components of a research proposal
Research processes
Research report
Publishing in LIS field.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MJ Ntsala, Prof ST Bopape, Dr LA Makgahlela and Dr MJ Monyela
THIRD YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (FOLLOW-UP MODULE TO FIRST SEMESTER CHOICE)
102
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION HCOA032
Content History of PR, PR in 20th century, Communicative nature of PR,
Definitions, Publics, Theoretical approaches, Process, Systems,
Symmetrical / Asymmetrical, Rhetorical / Persuasive, PR Campaign
and programme, PR department, Functions of PR, Interpretative,
Management, Communication, Effect theories, Learning effects,
Social learning, Low-involvement, Agenda-setting, Spiral of silence,
PR and advertising, PR and information, persuasion & propaganda,
Critical issues in PR: Public opinion, Image building, Corporate
image, ID, personality & culture, Social responsibility, Ethics.
Setting PR apart from: Advertising, Marketing, Sales promotion,
Propaganda, Publicity, Images. Good PR traits, The Department or
consultancy, The PR Manager, The PR Department’s activities,
Advantages and Disadvantages of a PR Department, Definitions,
Charging and Budgeting Fees, Documentation, Selecting a
Consultancy, Advantages and Disadvantages of a PR Consultancy,
Publishing houses, The Workings of: The Press, Radio, Television.
Press Relations, Essential Points to Know About the Press,
Principles of Good Press Relations, Conflicting Responsibilities,
News & Newsworthiness, The News Release, Writing Style, Articles,
Press Events, Press Relations Aids, House Journals, Budgeting,
Production, Audio-visuals, AV media, PR Department and
Consultancy Budgets, Nature of Results, Some Methods of
Assessment, General Considerations, Internal PR Media and
Techniques, Tasks and Objectives of Employee Communications,
Uses and Types of Exhibitions, Nature of Exhibitions, Planning for
Exhibitions, Benefits and Reasons for Sponsorship, Types of
Sponsorship, Practical Aspects of Sponsorship, Importance and

4 0 0 0
Assessment
SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE 20TH CENTURY HHIA032


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
RADIO PRODUCTION AND PRACTICUM HMDA032

Content Radio as a medium of mass communication; Description and
definition of different equipment in the studio; Production of news
or documentary programme; Practicum:
Radio: Hands on training in news reading, talk shows, debates,
news reporting, presenting a programme, etc.

4 1 0 0
103
Lecturer: Ms R Muthambi and Dr EJ Malatji
THERAPEUTIC + DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY HPSA032


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS HINA041

Content Automation, System Approach, Library system, Computer Based
Information System (CBIS), System development cycle, Computer
and security control, Information retrieval System, Networks.
Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS).

4 0 0 0
Assessment
RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS MANAGEMENT HINB041

Content Principles of records management; Importance of good
recordkeeping practices; Duties of the records manager
identification and care of different categories of records
records management polic; Classification of records; records
inventory; Records retention schedule; Disposal of records
File plan and E- file planning.

2 2 0 0
Assessment
104
Lecturer:
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
PRACTICUM HINC042
Content A four-week fieldwork which gives students opportunity to learn
more about LIS centres by actually working in any type except an
academic library. A two day fieldtrip taken to expose students to
the range of LIS centres. Four libraries/information centres are to be
visited. A minimum of two hours a day in the University of Limpopo
library.

2 2 2 0
Assessment
RESEARCH PROJECT (LIS) HINR042

Content Execution of a research project

2 0 2 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms JM Ntsala, Dr LA Makgahlela and Prof ST Bopape
105
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MEDIA STUDIES B.A. Media Studies Stream
minimum APS total.

Curriculum
Possible Credits
Major SAQA HEMIS
YEAR LEVEL 1
1ST SEMESTER
English Language Skills For The Professions HENB011 Yes 12 0,1
Media And Society, Print Media, HMDS011 Yes 12 0,1
The Nature And Structure Of Language HTRL011 Yes 12 0,1
1ST SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE ELECTIVE FROM THE LIST BELOW)
Introductio n To Northern Sotho Linguistics HNSO011 Yes 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER
English Academic Writing Skills HENB012 No 12 0,1
Media Ethics, Radio Broadcasting And Writing HMDS012 Yes 12 0,1
Knowledge Of Language And Translation HTRL012 Yes 12 0,1
YEAR LEVEL 2
1ST SEMESTER
Media Law And Ethics, Mass Media Theories HMDA021 Yes 20 0,2
Language In The Media And Gender Studies HMDB021 Yes 20 0,2
2ND SEMESTER
Community Media Studies, New Media HMDA022 Yes 20 0,2
Introduction To Broadcast News HMDB022 Yes 20 0,2
YEAR LEVEL 3
1ST SEMESTER
Corporate Journalism, Advertising HMDA031 Yes 32 0,3
Film And Television Studies + Practicum HMDB031 Yes 16 0,1
Global Media HMDC031 Yes 16 0,1
2ND SEMESTER
2NDSEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES
Radio Production And Practicum HMDA032 Yes 32 0,3
Print Journalism HMDB032 Yes 16 0,1
Investigative Journalism HMDC032 Yes 16 0,1
106
Total Credits: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MEDIA STUDIES 376

4 0 0 0
Assessment
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR THE PROFESSIONS HENB011

sources; Visual Literacy.
2 0 1 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof OJ Abodunrin, Dr MR Emsley, Prof LJ Ngoepe and Mr FV Bila

society.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
107
Lecturer: Mr MM Senong, Prof NC Lesame, Dr CM Mbajiorgu and Ms MF Molopa


2 0 0 0
Assessment

sentence relatedness, UG principles and parameters
4 0 0 0
Assessment
108
Through-line and super objectives

4 4 0 0
Assessment

age
providers)
Information Science and related subjects
4 2 2 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof SJ Chokoe and Mr MC Modiba
109

4 0 0 0
Assessment

short story;
Script Analysis; Writing an Autobiography; Writing a Biography.
3 0 0 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
Assessment
110

4 0 0 0
Assessment
ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS HENB012

Content Analysing Essay topics; Topic sentences and supporting
sentences; Research – gathering information; Summary writing;
Organisation of ideas and information; Writing introductions and
conclusions; Plagiarism and acknowledging sources; Editing.

2 0 1 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof LJ Ngoepe and Dr MR Emsley

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MF Molopa, Mr M Senong and Dr E Malatji
111
Democracy.

2 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr ME Kgatla, Dr TA Makamu, Dr KL Mphela and Prof SJ Kubayi
FIRST YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE ONE)

improvement.
4 4 0 0
Assessment
112

4 2 2 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MJ Ntsala, Prof ST Bopape, Dr LA Makgahlela and Ms JM Ntsala

reading and presentation, Introduction to technical writing

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof SJ Chokoe and Mr NL Molepo

Content

4 0 0 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
Assessment
113

communication.

4 0 0 0
Assessment


4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr MM Senong and Ms MF Molopa
LANGUAGE IN THE MEDIA AND GENDER STUDIES HMDB021

Content Language in the Media Analysis of print and electronic discourse,
political statements vs propaganda, interpretation of language in
the news. Media and Gender studies Defining gender studies and
its relevance to the media; differences between gender and sex as
well as women and gender; gender, politics and the media; gender,
diversity, elections and the media; gender representation in South
African media; advertisements and gender; barriers to women’s
advancement in the media.
4 1 0 0
Assessment
114
Lecturers: Ms MF Molopa and Prof NC Lesame

Context, The importance of Strategic Communication Thinking, The impact
of shifting global paradigms on Strategic Organisational Thinking,
Challenges Posed by Shifting Management Paradigms, Organisational
World-view and the Role of Communication in Organisational Functioning,
Management Eras (Management Thinking), Chaos Theory, Theory of
‘Learning Organisations’, Creating Knowledge Environments, Importance of
Knowledge Management in Organisational Sustainablity, What Knowledge
Management Entails, The Role of Communication in Creating Knowledge
Intensive Organisations, Leadership as an Organisational Concept, The
Importance of Leadership in Achieving the Purpose of Business
Organisations, The Impact of Broader Societal Influences on Leadership in
Organisations, The Work and Nature of Leadership in Post Millennium
Companies, The Link Between Leadership Competence and Communication
Competence, Organisational Ethics, Why Ethical Conduct is Important, The
Role of Management in Promoting ethical Behavior in an Organisation,
Various Elements of an Ethics Programme, The Relationship Between
Ethics and Communication in an Organisation, Organisational Culture,
Organisational Climate, Theoretical Perspectives and elements of
Organisational Culture, Communication Implications of Organisational
Culture, Issues Involved in Creating, Maintaining and Managing
Organisational Culture, Methods to Measure Organisational Culture, Culture
and Globalisation, Functional Communication, Communication at Work,
Communication Design, Networking, Changes in the External Environment
that Force Organisations to Change, Change, Transition and
Transformation, Change Management, Chaos Theory, Communication in the
Chaos Paradigm of Change Management.

4 0 0 0

50%
Min Final Assessment mark to pass (%)
Lecturers: Prof S Mpofu, Ms ME Choung and Dr MR Makgoba
115
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof NC Lesame
INTRODUCTION TO BROADCAST NEWS, WRITING FOR SPECIAL BEATS HMDB022

Content Introduction to Broadcast news:
Description of news; News criteria/Journalistic codes; Writing for
broadcast; The news programme; Presenting the news; radio news
coverage; TV news coverage; TV script writing.
Writing for Special beats:

Definition of specialty writing and reporting; specialty vs. beat
reporting; covering various specialty areas.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr M Senong, Ms MF Molopa, Dr CM Mbajiorgu and Dr NC Baloyi

4 1 0 0
Assessment
116
Lecturer: Dr C Mbajiorgu, and Dr NC Baloyi
FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES + PRACTICUM HMDB031

Content Film and Television Studies: The nature and characteristics of
audio-visual broadcasting, the cinema and the home; television
news and journalism; film genres; film and television production;
semiotics and television/film; gender and film; different
perspectives on film criticism. Practicum: Application of
theoretical knowledge to practical environment with respect to film
production processes including the production of short drama.
4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof T Muswede, Dr EJ Malatji and Ms R Muthambi
GLOBAL MEDIA HMDC031

Content Global Media: Defining the global media; Historical developments
and the rise of the global media; globalization of the world’s mass
media; challenges of reporting world news; Major global media
organisations and their impact – CNN and BBC case studies;
covering global issues such as conflicts, HIV/AIDS, climate change
4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof T Muswede and Dr C Mbajiorgu

Content Radio Production Radio as a medium of mass communication;
Description and definition of different equipment in the studio;
Production of news or documentary programme; Practicum:
4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr EJ Malatji and Dr NC Baloyi
117
PRINT JOURNALISM HMDB032
Content Print Journalism: Defining journalism; freedom of expression and a
new paradigm for journalism in SA; the editorial spectrum;
objectivity and fairness; plagiarism and copyright; accuracy and
balance; allegations; libel; contacts and sourcing, beats, discourse;
tips for good writing; grammar and language e.g. sexist language,
reporting HIV/AIDS; feature writing; editing techniques for
newspapers and magazines.
4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof T Muswede and Dr CM Mbajiorgu
INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM HMDC032

Content Investigative Journalism: Definition of investigative journalism and
discuss the practice and mission of investigative journalists and
some of the ground rules they need to observe; Draw up and use
criteria of authenticity and adequacy for evidence; Discussion of
the dilemmas encountered in dealing with sources and list the
conventions governing investigative interviewing and discuss the
usefulness of these; Discussion of the differences in story
presentation and packaging between print, broadcast and online
media; Description of the general principles guiding ethical
investigative reporting.
4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr CM Baloyi
118
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MEDIA STUDIES B.A Media Studies Stream
(EXTENDED CURRICULUM PROGRAMME)
It has a 4 year curriculum and is pitched at the 7 NQF exit level .
English APS 4; A nother Language taken from Northern Sotho, Tshivenda or Xitsonga) APS 4; Additional subjects to contribute to the
minimum APS total.

Curriculum
Possible Credits
Major SAQA HEMIS
YEAR LEVEL 1
1ST SEMESTER
COMPULSORY MODULES
YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES
Foundation English For Basic Aca. Literacy HFEA000 No 24 0,1
Introduction To Media And Society HMDA000 Yes 24 0,1
Nature And Structure Of Language HTRA000 Yes 24 0,1
1ST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULE
Foundation In Life Skills HFLS001 No 12 0,1
2ND SEMESTER
2ND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULE
Foundation In Computer Literacy SFCO002 No 12 0,1
Total Credits: SEMESTER BASED MODULES 48
Total Credits: YEAR BASED MODULES 72
YEAR LEVEL 2
1ST SEMESTER
YEAR MODULES
YEAR COMPULSORY MODULES
Foundation In English For Academic Purposes HFEB000 No 24 0,2
Media Ethics, Radio Broadcasting And Writing HMDB000 Yes 24 0,2
Knowledge Of Language And Translation HTRB000 Yes 24 0,2
Foundation In Critical And Creative Thinking HCCT001 No 12 0,1
Total Credits: 1ST SEMESTER
2ND SEMESTER
Foundation In Multilingual Academic Literacy HMAL002 No 12 0,1
Total Credits: SEMESTER BASED MODULES 48
Total Credits: YEAR BASED MODULES 72
YEAR LEVEL 3
1ST SEMESTER
Media Law And Ethics, Mass Media Theories HMDA021 Yes 20 0,2
Language In The Media And Gender Studies HMDB021 Yes 20 0,2
2ND SEMESTER
119
Community Media Studies, New Media HMDA022 Yes 20 0,2
Introduction To Broadcast News HMDB022 Yes 20 0,2
YEAR LEVEL 4
1ST SEMESTER
Corporate Journalism, Advertising HMDA031 Yes 32 0,3
Film And Television Studies + Practicum HMDB031 Yes 16 0,1
Global Media HMDC031 Yes 16 0,1
2ND SEMESTER
Radio Production And Practicum HMDA032 Yes 32 0,3
Print Journalism HMDB032 Yes 16 0,1
Investigative Journalism HMDC032 Yes 16 0,1
Total Credits: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MEDIA STUDIES 496
FIRST YEAR COMPULSORY YEAR-MODULES
FOUNDATION ENGLISH FOR BASIC ACA. LITERACY HFEA000

Content Dictionary use, English Grammar-parts of speech and English
tenses, Writing process, Punctuation and mechanics
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr TJ Kekana
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA AND SOCIETY HMDA000

Content Introduction to and background understanding of the concept
society;
Understand our own society and it uniqueness
Introduction to Media and Society: relationship and dynamics
society.
The invention and development of print; who was Guttenberg and

what does the invention of print mean in historical context?
Background understanding of the concept, occurrence and

relevance of Mass media
Introduction to Mass Media Theory: Categorizing media effect,

4 0 0 0
Assessment
120
Lecturer: Mr MM Senong
NATURE AND STRUCTURE OF LANGUAGE HTRA000

Content Background to knowledge of the sound system, the sound system,
an introduction to words and sentences, knowledge of words and
sentences; How do words mean and what do words mean?
Arbitrariness, duality, creativity, displacement and cultural
transmission; Why study linguistic knowledge and performance,
Linguistic knowledge and performance; Background to why
languages show similarity; Language universals; Introduction to the
sound system of languages; how sound is produced?; Phonetics
and phonology: sound segments, articulatory phonetics, sound
patterns of language; Background essentials to the formulation of
words; Morphology: rules of word formation, grammatical
morphemes, morphological analysis.; The importance of sentences
in language; Syntax: sentence patterns of language, grammaticality
and ungrammaticality, sentence structure, phrase structure rules,
sentence relatedness, UG principles and parameters

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr TA Makamu, Mr ME Kgatla, Prof SJ Kubayi and Dr KL Mphela
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULE
FOUNDATION IN LIFE SKILLS HFLS001

Content 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, information on Communication
(especially empathic listening), Win/Win Relationships (HIV/AIDS
awareness), Assertiveness, Stress Management, and Conflict
Management.

0 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Mr MA Mashatole

Through-line and super objectives.
4 4 0 0
Assessment
121

age
providers)
4 2 2 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Ms MR Mahlatji and Dr LA Makgahlela


4 0 0 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
Assessment
122
4 0 0 0
Assessment

short story;
3 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr R Seerane and Prof OJ Abodunrin
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULE
FOUNDATION IN COMPUTER LITERACY SFCO002

Content An introduction to computer concepts and applications, including
an introduction to word processing and other commonly used
applications; options for obtaining software; tips on downloading
software; and security.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr CM Mbajiorgu
123
improvement

4 4 0 0
Assessment

4 2 2 0
Assessment
50%
Lecturers: Lecturers: Ms JM Ntsala, Prof ST Bopape, Dr LA Makgahlela and Dr MJ Monyela


4 0 0 0
Assessment
50%

124
Introduction to technical writing
4 0 0 0
Assessment


4 0 0 0
Assessment

3 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Mr MR Seerane, Prof OJ Abodunrin
SECOND YEAR- COMPULSORY YEAR MODULES
125
FOUNDATION IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES HFEB000
Content Reading speed and methods, Text organizational patterns, Notes
Making, Notes Taking, Public Speaking skills, Proverbs and Idioms,
Debate, Oral presentation of any chosen novel.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr MR Emsley
MEDIA ETHICS, RADIO BROADCASTING AND WRITING HMDB000

Content What is media ethics? Why study media ethics? The relevance and
importance of media ethics.
Introduction to Media Ethics: Origin; Meta-ethical theoretical
The history and development of radio as broadcasting medium; its
origin and application; Introduction to Radio Broadcasting:
Characteristics of radio; basic functions of radio; history of South
African Radio; radio genres.
Background to writing for the media: Why should one be trained in

writing for the media? How is writing for the media different to
other writing purposes and style? Introduction to Writing for the
Media: What is news; measuring the importance of news; story
types; beats and sources.

4 0 0 0
50%
Lecturer: Ms MG Mapulane
126
KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION HTRB000
Content What is grammar? Background to why grammar is important in the
study of language and translation; Grammatical aspects of
language: semantics-lexical semantics, phrase and sentence
meaning, pragmatics, discourse analysis; Introduction to the
psychology of language; understanding the psychology of
language; Psychology of language - How are languages learnt?
How do language learning and language acquisition differ?
Understanding the theories of language acquisition; Language
acquisition, psycholinguistic theories, the innateness hypothesis,
stages of language acquisition, bilingualism and multilingualism,
language processing (the human mind).
Background to the uses of language; Language in society: Dialects
and language, the standard language (African languages official to
the University), lingua franca, pidgin and creole languages,

4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer:
FOUNDATION IN CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING HCCT001

Content Logic and fallacies, arguments, six thninkin ghats, acquiring and
maintaing unskillful thinking

2 0 2 0
Assessment
50%
Lecturer:

4 0 0 0
Assessment
127
50%


Content Definitions, dimensions of communication, components, the self,
perception, intrapersonal communication and the self-concept,
perception of others, intrapersonal variables, intrapersonal
communication and needs, intrapersoanl communication and self-
disclosure, self-esteem, interpersoanl relationships and barriers,
Buber's theory of interpersonal relationships, interpersonal
communication and needs, organisations, theoretical approaches,
structure of organizational communication, functions of
organizational communication, a brief history of human
communication, the concept of 'mass', the process of mass
communication, functions of mass communication, language used
in the mass media, manipulative reporting and propaganda, the
mass communicator, the mass medium, audiences, advantages and
disadvantages of small groups, climate, group-think, brainstorming,
rioles in groups, leadership, leadership theories.
4 0 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Prof Oyedemi, Mr TJ Kgasago, Ms ME Choung

FOUNDATION IN MULTILINGUAL ACADEMIC LITERACY HMAL002

Content The status of South African Indigenous Languages, Language
development, Language and power, language and politics,
language and culture, Indigenous languages as languages of
learning and teaching, language in context, language and
4 0 0 0
Assessment
50%
Lecturer: Mr MA Mashatole
128
communication.
4 0 0 0
Assessment

Lecturer: Prof S Mpofu, Dr MR Makgoba, Ms ME Choung

4 1 0 0
Assessment
50%
Lecturers: Dr BDSeadira, Mr MM Senong and Ms MF Molopa

129
LANGUAGE IN THE MEDIA AND GENDER STUDIES HMDB021
Content Language in the Media Analysis of print and electronic discourse,
political statements vs propaganda, interpretation of language in
the news. Media and Gender studies Defining gender studies and
its relevance to the media; differences between gender and sex as
well as women and gender; gender, politics and the media; gender,
diversity, elections and the media; gender representation in South
African media; advertisements and gender; barriers to women’s
advancement in the media.

4 1 0 0
Assessment
50%
Lecturers: Ms MF Molopa and Dr C Mbajiorgu

130
Context, The importance of Strategic Communication Thinking, The impact
of shifting global paradigms on Strategic Organisational Thinking,
Challenges Posed by Shifting Management Paradigms, Organisational
World-view and the Role of Communication in Organisational Functioning,
Management Eras (Management Thinking), Chaos Theory, Theory of
‘Learning Organisations’, Creating Knowledge Environments, Importance of
Knowledge Management in Organisational Sustainablity, What Knowledge
Management Entails, The Role of Communication in Creating Knowledge
Intensive Organisations, Leadership as an Organisational Concept, The
Importance of Leadership in Achieving the Purpose of Business
Organisations, The Impact of Broader Societal Influences on Leadership in
Organisations, The Work and Nature of Leadership in Post Millennium
Companies, The Link Between Leadership Competence and Communication
Competence, Organisational Ethics, Why Ethical Conduct is Important, The
Role of Management in Promoting ethical Behavior in an Organisation,
Various Elements of an Ethics Programme, The Relationship Between
Ethics and Communication in an Organisation, Organisational Culture,
Organisational Climate, Theoretical Perspectives and elements of
Organisational Culture, Communication Implications of Organisational
Culture, Issues Involved in Creating, Maintaining and Managing
Organisational Culture, Methods to Measure Organisational Culture, Culture
and Globalisation, Functional Communication, Communication at Work,
Communication Design, Networking, Changes in the External Environment
that Force Organisations to Change, Change, Transition and
Transformation, Change Management, Chaos Theory, Communication in the
Chaos Paradigm of Change Management.

4 0 0 0
Assessment



4 0 0 0
Assessment
131
50%
Lecturer: Dr E Malatji
INTRODUCTION TO BROADCAST NEWS, WRITING FOR SPECIAL BEATS HMDB022

Content Introduction to Broadcast news:
Description of news; News criteria/Journalistic codes; Writing for
broadcast; The news programme; Presenting the news; radio news
coverage; TV news coverage; TV script writing.
Writing for Special beats:

Definition of specialty writing and reporting; specialty vs. beat
reporting; covering various specialty areas.

4 0 0 0
Assessment
50%
Lecturer: Mr M Senong, Ms MF Molopa and Dr C Mbajiorgu

FOURTH YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES

4 1 0 0
Assessment

Lecturers:Dr C Mbajiorgu,Prof T Muswede, Dr BD Seadira and Mr M Senong
FILM AND TELEVISION STUDIES + PRACTICUM HMDB031

Content Film and Television Studies: The nature and characteristics of
audio-visual broadcasting, the cinema and the home; television
news and journalism; film genres; film and television production;
semiotics and television/film; gender and film; different
perspectives on film criticism. Practicum: Application of
theoretical knowledge to practical environment with respect to film
production processes including the production of short drama.

4 1 0 0
Assessment
132
Lecturers: Prof T Muswede and Ms R Muthambi
GLOBAL MEDIA HMDC031

Content Global Media: Defining the global media; Historical developments
and the rise of the global media; globalization of the world’s mass
media; challenges of reporting world news; Major global media
organisations and their impact – CNN and BBC case studies;
covering global issues such as conflicts, HIV/AIDS, climate change
4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Prof T Muswede and Dr C Mbajiorgu
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER COMPULSORY MODULES

Content Radio Production Radio as a medium of mass communication;
Description and definition of different equipment in the studio;
Production of news or documentary programme; Practicum:
4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr EJ Malatji and Dr NC Baloyi
PRINT JOURNALISM HMDB032

Content Print Journalism: Defining journalism; freedom of expression and a
new paradigm for journalism in SA; the editorial spectrum;
objectivity and fairness; plagiarism and copyright; accuracy and
balance; allegations; libel; contacts and sourcing, beats, discourse;
tips for good writing; grammar and language e.g. sexist language,
reporting HIV/AIDS; feature writing; editing techniques for
newspapers and magazines.
4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturers: Dr BD Seadira, Prof T Muswede and Dr CM Mbajoirgu
133
INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM HMDC032
Content Investigative Journalism: Definition of investigative journalism and
discuss the practice and mission of investigative journalists and
some of the ground rules they need to observe; Draw up and use
criteria of authenticity and adequacy for evidence; Discussion of
the dilemmas encountered in dealing with sources and list the
conventions governing investigative interviewing and discuss the
usefulness of these; Discussion of the differences in story
presentation and packaging between print, broadcast and online
media; Description of the general principles guiding ethical
investigative reporting.
4 1 0 0
Assessment
Lecturer: Dr EJ Malatji
134

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Faculty of Humanities

School of Languages and Communication

UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 2022

• Accountability: LANGCOM is answerable to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;

POSTAL ADDRESS ENQUIRIES

School of Languages and Communication Telephonic Enquiries: 015 – 268-2613

ACTINGEXECUTIVE DEAN satsope.maoto@ul.ac.za (015) 268 4895

Vision and Mission 2

Rules and Procedures of the School of Languages and Communication Studies 6

APS Requirement for Admission into Programmes 9

Programmes and Qualifications offered 13

Ms EM Robalang (Tel: 015 2683021. e-mail: eke.robalang@ul.ac.za)

ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT ENQUIRIES

Lecturers: 1. Mr FV Bila, MA Creative Writing (Rhodes)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND INFORMATION STUDIES

Senior Lecturers: 1. Dr EJ Malatji, BA (UL), BA Hons (UL), MA (UL), PhD (UL)

Lecturers: 1. Mr ML Baloyi, BA Communication (UL) BA Hons Communication (UL), MA (UL)

DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING

Part-time Lecturers: Ms ME Rasakanya, MA (UL)

Junior Lect/Senior Lab

Senior Secretary: Ms PA Seabi, National Diploma in Management Assistant (Seshego Commercial

RULES AND PROCEDURES: SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION

SLC2. RULES, PROCEDURES, PROGRAMMES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

B. RULES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY

BACHELOR’S DEGREE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 The Admission Point Score (APS) system

• The University of Limpopo, and

NSC = National Senior Certificate

Senior APS NC(V)

MATRIC SUBJECTS BEARING 20-CREDITS

The following is an example of an APS calculation:

School subject NSC Achievement level Senior certificate APS

3. The University of Limpopo Placement Test

5.1 (c) Faculty of Humanities

+27 (0) 15 268 2975 / 2853

4 (50-59%) Additional subjects to

Bachelor of Arts (Translation Studies stream)

4 (50-59%) Additional subjects to

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts stream)

Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary English Language and Multilingual Studies

4 (50-59%) Additional subjects to

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

SPECIAL SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

SUPPLEMENTARY SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

CREDIT FOR MODULES PASSED

Programmes and Qualifications Offered (TC/12 Programmes and

Bachelor of Arts - BAAG01 [BA (Languages)]

BA Honours - HBAA01 (English)

MA - MAE01 (English Studies)

AFRICAN LANGUAGES POST-GRADUATE (MASTER’S IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES)

WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE

LANGCOM ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING

HCCT001 Foundation in Critical and

HMDA000 Introduction to Media and Society

BAAE01: BA (PERFORMING ARTS STREAM)

Languages from which language A may be chosen: HTSO011/012 / HVEN011/012 / HNSO011/012

BAAG01: BA (LANGUAGES STREAM)

BAE01: BACEMS (CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND

1st HCEL HMUS HTRL011/ HSTS01 HNSO *Elective 128 6

3rd HCEA HMUA 128 7