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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE

FREE STATE

CALENDAR

2005

FACULTY

OF THE HUMANITIES(ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE)

(POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES)

Dean:

Prof. G.W. de Klerk109 Flippie Groenewoud BuildingTelephone: 051-4012240Fax: 051-4483942


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Postgraduate Calendar 2005 Faculty of the Humanities

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OFFICIAL ADDRESS FOR ENQUIRIES:

Correspondence with regard to academic matters should be addressed to :

The Faculty Secretary

University of the Free StateFaculty of the HumanitiesP.O. Box 339BLOEMFONTEIN9300

Telephone: 051-4012369

Fax: 051-4483942

e-mail: [email protected]

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CALENDAR

Faculties

Economic and Management Sciences

Humanities Arts and Social Science Education

Law

Agriculture and Natural Sciences

Health Sciences

Theology

N.B.:

Copies of the individual sections of the Calendar (as above), including the GeneralCalendar, are available on request from the Registrar: Academic Student Services.


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CONTENTS

Academic staff ..................................................................................................... 7Postgraduate courses: General Information ........................................................ 9General University regulations ............................................................................. 9Faculty regulations ............................................................................................... 9Degrees offered ................................................................................................... 9General admission requirements to postgraduate courses ................................. 9B.A. Honours and B.Soc.Sc. Honours degrees ................................................... 9M.A. and M.Soc.Sc. degrees ............................................................................... 10Ph.D. degree ........................................................................................................ 10

Postgraduate Programme for the ArtsDramaB.A.Hons. (Drama and Theatre Arts) ................................................................ 16M.A. (Drama and Theatre Arts) ......................................................................... 16Ph.D. (Drama and Theatre Arts)........................................................................ 18

Fine ArtsB.A.Hons. (Art History or Visual Culture Studies)................................................ 20

M.A. (Art History or Visual Culture Studies) ........................................................ 21Ph.D. (Art History or Visual Culture Studies)....................................................... 23M.A. (Fine Arts) ............................................................................................... 24Ph.D. (Fine Arts) ............................................................................................. 25

MusicB.Mus. Honours ............................................................................................. 26M.Mus. ........................................................................................................... 28Ph.D. (Music) .................................................................................................. 30

Postgraduate Programme for General Humanities DegreesList of postgraduate degrees ......................................................................... 31Details of postgraduate degrees in Languages ............................................. 31

B.A.Hons. (Anthropology) ................................................................................ 32M.A. (Anthropology) ......................................................................................... 34Ph.D. (Anthropology) ....................................................................................... 35

B.A.Hons., M.A., Ph.D. (Biblical Studies) ......................................................... 35


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B.A.Hons., M.A., Ph.D. (Business Management) .............................................. 35

B.A.Hons. (Criminology) .................................................................................. 36M.A. (Criminology) ........................................................................................... 37Ph.D. (Criminology) ......................................................................................... 40

B.A.Hons., M.A., Ph.D. (Economics) ............................................................... 40

B.A.Hons., M.A., Ph.D. (Geography)............................................................... 40

B.A.Hons. (History) ......................................................................................... 41M.A. (History) .................................................................................................. 42Ph.D. (History) ................................................................................................ 43

B.A.Hons. (Near Eastern Studies) .................................................................... 44M.A. (Near Eastern Studies) ............................................................................. 45Ph.D. (Near Eastern Studies)............................................................................ 47

B.A.Hons. (Philosophy) ................................................................................... 48M.A. (Philosophy) ............................................................................................ 48Ph.D. (Philosophy)........................................................................................... 48

B.A.Hons. (Political Science)............................................................................ 49M.A. (Political Science) .................................................................................... 51Ph.D. (Political Science) ................................................................................... 52

B.A.Hons. (Psychology)................................................................................... 53M.A. (Psychology) ........................................................................................... 53Ph.D. (Psychology) .......................................................................................... 53

B.A.Hons. (Sociology) ..................................................................................... 54M.A. (Sociology) .............................................................................................. 55Ph.D. (Sociology) ............................................................................................ 56

B.A.Hons., M.A., Ph.D. (Theology) ................................................................. 56

Postgraduate Programme for Africa StudiesB.A.Hons. (Africa Studies) ............................................................................... 57M.A. (Africa Studies) ........................................................................................ 57Ph.D. (Africa Studies) ...................................................................................... 58


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Postgraduate Programme for Gender StudiesCertificate (Gender Studies)............................................................................. 59Post-graduate Diploma (Gender Studies) ........................................................ 59M.A. (Gender Studies) ..................................................................................... 59

Postgraduate Programme for Culture StudiesB.A. Honours (Culture Studies) ........................................................................ 61

M.A.(Culture Studies)

...................................................................................... 62Ph.D. (Culture Studies) .................................................................................... 63

Postgraduate Programme for the Professions inCommunication and Information

B.A. Honours (Communication Science) ........................................................... 64M.A. (Communication Science) ......................................................................... 64M.A. (Corporate Communication) ...................................................................... 66M.A. (Integrated Marketing Communication) ....................................................... 67M.A. (Media Studies) ....................................................................................... 68Ph.D. .............................................................................................................. 69

Postgraduate Programme for Language Studies ................................................ 70B.A. Honours (African Languages) ................................................................... 71

M.A. (African Languages) ................................................................................. 72Ph.D. (African Languages) ............................................................................... 73B.A. Honours (Afrikaans en Nederlands)........................................................... 74M.A. (Afrikaans en Nederlands)......................................................................... 75Ph.D. (Afrikaans en Nederlands) ....................................................................... 77B.A. Honours (English) ................................................................................... 78M.A. (English) ................................................................................................. 79M.A. (Creative writing in English)....................................................................... 80Ph.D. (English)................................................................................................ 81B.A. Honours (French) .................................................................................... 82M.A. (French) .................................................................................................. 82Ph.D. (French) ................................................................................................ 83B.A. Honours (German) .................................................................................. 84

M.A. (German) ................................................................................................ 84Ph.D. (German)............................................................................................... 85B.A. Honours (Latin) ....................................................................................... 86M.A. (Latin) ..................................................................................................... 86Ph.D. (Latin) ................................................................................................... 88


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B.A. Honours (Greek) ..................................................................................... 89M.A. (Greek) ................................................................................................... 89Ph.D. (Greek).................................................................................................. 90B.A. Honours (Linguistics) ............................................................................... 91M.A. (Linguistics) ............................................................................................. 92Ph.D. (Linguistics) ........................................................................................... 93B.A. Honours (Sign Language) ........................................................................ 94M.A. (Sign Language) ...................................................................................... 94

Postgraduate Programme for Language Practice ............................................... 96Postgraduate diplomas in Language Practice ............................................... 97M.A. (Language Practice) ................................................................................. 98Ph.D. (Language Practice) ............................................................................... 101

Postgraduate Programme for Governance and Political TransformationPostgraduate Diploma (Governance and Political Transformation) ..................... 102Masters (Governance and Political Transformation) ............................................ 104Ph.D. (Governance and Political Transformation)................................................ 107

Postgraduate Programme for Human Movement ScienceB.A. Honours (Human Movement Science) ....................................................... 109M.A. (Human Movement Science) ..................................................................... 111

Ph.D. (Human Movement Science).................................................................... 111

Postgraduate Programme in Human and Societal DynamicsM.Soc.Sc. (Human and Societal Dynamics)....................................................... 112Ph.D. .............................................................................................................. 117

Postgraduate Programme for General Social ScienceB.Soc.Sc. Honours ........................................................................................ 118M.Soc.Sc. ...................................................................................................... 119M.Soc.Sc. (Clinical Psychology) ....................................................................... 121M.Soc.Sc. (Counselling Psychology)................................................................. 123Ph.D. .............................................................................................................. 126

Postgraduate Programme for the Social Services ProfessionsM.Soc.Sc. (Social Work).................................................................................. 128Ph.D. (Social Work) ......................................................................................... 130Postgraduate Diploma in Social Services ...................................................... 130


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ACADEMIC STAFF

** Indicates head of department* Indicates acting head of department

DeanProf. G.W. de Klerk

Afrikaans and Dutch, German and French**Prof. H.P. van Coller, Prof. A.G. Jenkinson, Prof. N. Morgan (French),Prof. B.J. Odendaal, Dr A.S. de Wet, Dr M.S. Smith, Dr A. van Jaarsveld,Dr A. van Niekerk, Mr B.D. Letlala, Ms I. Loock, Ms I. Smuts (German), Ms C. Swart

African Languages**Prof. M.A. Moleleki, Dr E.N. Malete, Dr E. Mohatlane, Mr D.P. Thulo, Ms M.A. Dladla,Ms S.G. Mlonyeni, Ms A.S. Motsei

Afro-Asiatic Studies, Sign Language and Language Practice**Prof. P.J. Nel, Prof. J.A. Naud, Dr J.S. du Toit, Dr A. Lotriet, Mr P. Akach

Anthropology**Prof. P.A. Erasmus, Dr P. Esterhuyse, Mr J. Serekoane

Art History

**Prof. D.J. van den Berg, Dr E.S. Human

Centre for Health Systems Research**Prof. H.C.J. van Rensburg, Prof. C. Ngwena, Dr J.C. Heunis, Dr F. le R. Booysen,Dr Z.S. Matebesi, Mr F. Steyn, Ms E. Adendorff, Ms M. Engelbrecht,Ms E. Janse van Rensburg-Bonthuyzen, Ms Joy Summerton

Communication and Information Studies**Prof. J.C. de Wet, Dr H.J. Breytenbach, Dr E.M. Pepler, Dr A. van Deventer,Ms E.J.S. Coetzee, Ms D. Krige, Ms D. Mulder

Criminology**Mr A.W. Calitz, Ms L. Coetzee, Ms H. Foster

Drama and Theatre Arts**Prof. N.J. Luwes, Mr G.H.J. Kamper, Mr P.A. Venter, Ms R.S. Brink

English and Classical Languages**Prof. W.J. Greyling, Prof. L. Cilliers (Latin), Prof. M.M. Raftery, Dr S.I. Brokensha,Dr M. Brooks, Dr P.D. Gqola, Dr A.L. van Wyk, Mr F.A. Abban, Mr S.S. Maqubu,Mr Z.M. Msimanga, Mr B. Naidoo, Mr G. Samiselo, Mr K. Serbolai, Mr J.C. Smuts,Mr C.M. Uwah, Ms M.M.G. Lovisa


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Fine Arts**Mr B. Botma, Ms J. Allen-Spies, Ms P.S. Slabbert, Ms C. Stroud

History**Prof. S.L. Barnard, Prof. A. Wessels, Dr J-A. Stemmet, Mr Q.T. Koetaan,Mr S.A. Mabitsela, Mr C.M. Twala, Ms M.M. Oelofse

Human Movement Science**Prof. N.A.J. Coetzee, Dr H.J. Bloemhoff, Dr S.L. Botes, Dr M.W. Brssow,Dr F.F. Coetzee, Dr M.C. Opperman, Ms B.A. Coetzee

Music**Prof. G.P. Lamprecht, Prof. A.A. van Schalkwyk, Prof. N.G.J. Viljoen, Dr M. Viljoen,Mr H.C. Armer, Mr D.J. Cilliers, Ms K.B. Beck, Ms M.A. Deppe, Ms H. van Niekerk

Political Science**Prof. D.P. Wessels, Prof. C. Nauer, Prof. A. Duvenhage, Prof. H. Hudson,Mr N.L. Combrink, Mr T.L. Ferreira, Mr P.A. Schoeman, Mr J.A. Smiles, Mr A. van Zyl,Ms A.M. Harsant

Philosophy**Prof. P.J. Visagie, Mr J.C. van der Merwe

Psychology**Prof. D.A. Louw, Prof. K.G.F. Esterhuyse, Prof. A. le Roux, Dr A.A. Grobler,Dr J.C. Jooste, Dr A.E. Louw, Dr C.I. Saaiman, Dr H.S. van den Berg, Mr E. du Plessis,

Mr D.C. Odendaal, Mr S. Walker, Ms L. Kruger, Ms P. Naidoo, Ms L. Naud,Ms A.A. Sharp, Ms R.R. Moodaley, Ms K.B. Wotshela

Social Work**Dr R.P. Reyneke, Dr H.J. de Jager, Dr M.J.M. du Plessis, Dr S.B. Ferreira,Dr. H.P. Schoeman, Ms A.E. Bning, Ms C. Jeptha

Sociology**Prof. E. Pretorius, Prof. D.C. Groenewald, Prof. A.J. Pelser, Dr E.J. Crause,Dr Z.S. Matebesi, Dr S.J.E.J. van Vuuren, Ms L. Ackermann, Ms M. de Wet,Ms J.C. Jansen van Rensburg, Ms N. Redelinghuys

Unit for Language Facilitation and Empowerment**Prof. L.T. du Plessis

Unit for Professional Training and Service in the Behavioural Sciences (UNIBS)

*Prof. A. Weyers


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POSTGRADUATE COURSES: GENERAL INFORMATION

N.B. It is important that students know the general Universityregulations and the Faculty regulations that apply to their studies.

1.1 General University regulationsThe general University regulations that apply to all students andfaculties are set out in the University Calendar Book.

1.2 Faculty regulationsFaculty regulations that relate specifically to the degrees offered by theFaculty of the Humanities are in this book.

1.3 Degrees offeredThe three levels of postgraduate qualifications offered by the Faculty ofthe Humanities are (1) Baccalaureus Artium Honores (B.A.Hons.),Baccalaureus Societatis Scientiae Honores (B.Soc.Sc.Hons.),(2) Magister Artium (M.A.), Magister Societatis Scientiae (M.Soc.Sc.),and (3) Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.).

1.4 General admission requirements to postgraduate coursesAs a general rule, students are admitted to postgraduate studies and toeach higher level of postgraduate study only if they fulfil the universityrequirements for registration, have completed the preliminary degreewith a mark of 60% or more, and are accepted to the course they wishto study by the Head of Department.

1.5 The B.A.Hons. and B.Soc.Sc.Hons. degreesUnless otherwise specified, the B.A.Hons. and B.Soc.Hons. degrees area one-year full-time or a two-year part-time study in a particular field. Ingeneral, the degrees require students to select and study courses forexamination, and to research and write a research essay. In general,

too, the B.A.Hons. and B.Soc.Sc.Hons. form the first year of the two-year structured M.A./M.Soc.Sc. degrees. The specific details of eachcourse differ, and students must acquaint themselves carefully with therequirements of the course they choose.


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1.6 The M.A. and M.Soc.Sc. degreesStudents generally have a choice between (1) a two-year structuredM.A. and M.Soc.Sc. and (2) an M.A./M.Soc.Sc. by dissertation.

(1) The two-year, full-time, structured M.A./M.Soc.Sc. require studentsto select and study courses for examination, and to research and write aresearch essay. In general, students can register for the structuredM.A./M.Soc.Sc. degree immediately after completing the B.A./B.Soc.Sc.

degree, with the B.A.Hons./B.Soc.Sc.Hons. degree as an "exit" at theend of the first year. (2) The M.A./M.Soc.Sc. by dissertation requiresstudents to write a substantial research essay on a topic agreed uponwith the Head of Department or a supervisor he appoints. In certaincourses a number of articles published in accredited journals isaccepted instead of a dissertation.

As the specific requirements of courses differ, students must acquaintthemselves carefully with the requirements of the course they choose.

1.7 The Ph.D. degreeUnless otherwise specified, a Doctorate is awarded to a M.A./M.Soc.Sc.graduate who writes a research thesis of noteworthy substance. Incertain courses a body of published or publishable articles is accepted

instead of a thesis. Students must acquaint themselves with the specificrequirements of their course.


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1.8 The following postgraduate qualifications may be awarded in theFaculty:

Letters and Min. duration Abbreviation StudyPhilosophy of studies code

HONOURS DEGREESBaccalaureus Artium

Honores ............... ................ ............. 1 yr B.A.Hons. ................. ................ . 1500

Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons.(Culture Studies) ..................................... 1 yr (Culture Studies) ......................... 1501

Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons.(Language Studies) ................................. 1 yr (Language Studies) ..................... 1502

Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons.(Human Movement Science) ..................... 1 yr (Human Movement Science) . ....... 1504

Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons.(Media Studies) ...................................... 1 yr (Media Studies) .......................... 1505

Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons.(Corporate Communication) ..................... 1 yr (Corporate Communication) ......... 1506

Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons. (Integrated(Integrated Marketing Communication) ....... 1 yr Marketing Communication) ........... 1507

Baccalaureus Artium Honores B.A.Hons.

(Communication Science) ........................ 1 yr (Communication Science) ............ 1508Baccalaureus Artium Honres B.A.Hons.

(Drama and Theatre Arts) ........................ 1 yr (Drama and Theatre Arts) ............ 1511

Baccalaureus Musicae Honores ........... 1 yr B.Mus.Hons. ............... ............... 1540


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Letters and Philosophy

MASTERS' DEGREES

Degree DescriptionMin.

Duration ofStudies

DegreeCode

LearningAreaCode

Magister Artium Dissertation 1 year 1700 1830

Magister Artium Structured 2 years 1700 1831Magister Artium (Gender Studies) Structured 2 years 1701 1833

Magister Artium (Media Studies) Structured 2 years 1702 1835

Magister Artium (CorporateCommunication)

Structured 2 years 1703 1837

Magister Artium (IntegratedMarketing Communication)


Magister Artium (CommunicationScience)


Magister Artium (Culture Studies) Dissertation 1 year 1706 1842

Magister Artium (Culture Studies) Structured 2 years 1706 1843

Magister Artium (HumanMovement Science)

Dissertation 1 year 1707 1844

Magister Artium (Africa Studies) Dissertation 1 year 1708 1846

Magister Artium (Africa Studies) Structured 2 years 1708 1847

Magister Artium (Drama andTheatre Arts)


Magister Artium (Drama andTheatre Arts)


Magister Artium (LanguageStudies)


Magister Artium (LanguageStudies)


Magister Artium (LanguagePractice) (Translation)


Magister Artium (LanguagePractice) (Interpreting)


Magister Artium (LanguagePractice) (Lexicography andTerminology)


Magister Artium (LanguagePractice) (Language Management)


Magister Artium (LanguagePractice) (Language Technology)


Magister Artium (LanguagePractice) (Document Design andText Editing)



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Duration ofStudies

DegreeCode

LearningAreaCode

Magister Artium (Near EasternStudies)


Magister Artium (Near EasternStudies)


Magister Musicae Dissertation 1 year 1740 1856

Magister Musicae Structured 1 year 1740 1857Magister Artium (Fine Arts) Structured 2 years 1790 1859

Magister Artium (ClinicalPhychology)


Magister Artium (CouncellingPhychology)


Magisters in Governance andPolitical Transformation



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Letters and Min. duration Abbreviation StudyPhilosophy of studies code

DOCTORATESPhilosophiae Doctor ............... ............. 2 yrs Ph.D. ............... ................. ......... 1960

Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D.(Governance and Political (Governance and PoliticalTransformation) ................................... 2 yrs Transformation) ......................... 1961

Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D.(Culture Studies)................ ................. .. 2 yrs (Culture Studies) ......................... 1962

Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D.(Language Studies)............... ................ 2 yrs (Language Studies) ..................... 1963

Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D.(Language Practice) .............................. 2 yrs (Language Practice) .................... 1964

Philosophiae Doctor Ph.D.(Music) ................................................ 2 yrs (Music) ...................................... 1965

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMASPostgraduate Diploma (Language Practice): 1 yr P.D.L.P.(i) Translation ................. ................. ................ ................. ................. ................ . 1201

(ii) Interpreting ................. ................ ................. ................. ................. ................ . 1202

(iii) Lexicography and Terminology ................ ................. ................. ................ .... 1203

(iv) Language Management ................ ................. ................. ................ ............... 1204(v) Language Technology ............... ................. ................. ................ ................. . 1208(vi) Document Design and Text Editing ....... ................ ................. ................. ...... 1207

Postgraduate Diploma (Governance and Political Transformation) ................................ 1206

Social Min. duration Abbreviation StudySciences of studies code

HONOURS DEGREESBaccalaureus Societatis Scientiae

Honores ............... ................. ............... 1 yr B.Soc.Sc.Hons. ................ ......... 2500

Baccalaureus Societatis ScientiaeHonores (Human and SocietalDynamics) ................ ................ ............. 1 yr B.Soc.Sc.Hons. (H.S.D.) ............. 2501


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Social Sciences

MASTERS' DEGREES


Duration ofStudies

DegreeCode

LearningAreaCode

Magister Societatis Scientiae Dissertation 1 year 2700 2750

Magister Societatis Scientiae Structured 2 years 2700 2751Magister Societatis Scientiae(Human and Societal Dynamics)


Magister Societatis Scientiae(Social Work)

Dissertation 2 years 2710 2711

Magister Societatis Scientiae(Social Work)


Magister Societatis Scientiae(Clinical Phychology)


Magister Societatis Scientiae(Councelling Psychology)


Social Min. duration Abbreviation StudySciences of studies code

DOCTORATEPhilosophiae Doctor ............... ............. 2 yrs Ph.D. ............... ................. ......... 2930

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS

PostgraduateSocial Services ............... ................. .... 1 yr P.D.S.S. ................. ................ .... 2201

PostgraduateGender Studies ................. ................ .. 1 yr P.D.G.S. ................ ................ .... 1205

CERTIFICATECertificate in Gender Studies .............. .. 1 yr ................ ................. ............ 1013


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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR THE ARTS

REG. B32 BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES

DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTSB.A.Hons.Study code: 1511

Students who register for the M.A. (Drama and Theatre Arts) degree butwho complete only the first year the course will be awarded theB.A.Hons. (Drama and Theatre Arts) degree.

REG. B33 MASTER OF ARTS (DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS)M.A. (Drama and Theatre Arts)Study code: 1711

1. EVALUATIONStudents are evaluated continuously in tutorial classes, seminars,practical sessions and public performances; and on any written workwhich may include essays, articles and dissertation.

2. CURRICULUMStudents must choose between option 1 and option 2 in the second yearof study.

Both years of the course have (1) a compulsory module; and (2) alimited-option part in which students must choose from a table ofmodules. Students who register for the M.A. (Drama and Theatre Arts)degree but complete only the first year of the course will be awarded the

B.A.Hons. (Drama and Theatre Arts). If a student already have anappropriate B.A.Hons. qualification, the student can enter the course inthe second year of study.


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3. THE FIRST YEAR (120 credits)3.1 Compulsory module (16 credits)

CODE NAME OF MODULE CREDITS

ANT324 Ethnography: Principles and practice 16

Limited-option modules (104 credits)Students must choose any three theoretical modules and any one

practical module from those in the table:

CODES NAME OF MODULE CREDITS

DMA701 African Theatre (Theoretical) 24

DMC701 Contemporary Theatre Philosophy (Theoretical) 24

DME701 Speech and Studio Practice (Theoretical) 24

DMH701 Theatre and Drama History (Theoretical) 24

DMR701 Drama Teaching Strategies (Theoretical) 24

DMS701* Technical Aspects of Theatre (Theoretical) 24

DMU701 Current Theatre Trends (Theoretical) 24

DMZ701 Children's Theatre Theory (Theoretical) 24

DMD701 Advanced Directing (Practical) 32

DMO701 Community Theatre (Practical) 32DMP701 Theatre and Production Management (Practical) 32

DMS702* Technical Aspects Project (Practical) 32

DMW701 Creative Writing and Critique (Practical) 32

(* Please note: DMS701 Technical Aspects of Theatre andDMS702 Technical Aspects Project must be taken together)

4. THE SECOND YEAR (120 credits)

Option1 Dissertation (Learning area code 1850)Compulsory module (120 credits)

CODE NAME OF MODULE CREDITSDRM700 Dissertation 120

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Option 2 Structured (Learning area code 1851)Compulsory module (60 credits)


DMZ791 Theatre Project (Research essay) 60

Limited-option module (60 credits)

Students must choose one practical module from those in the table:

ElectivesChoose one practical module

DMV701 Voice and Speech project 60

DMN701 Advanced Acting 60

DMI701 Advanced Directing 60

DMQ701 Entrepreneurial Arts Project 60

DMG701 Advanced Technical Aspects and Design 60

DMX701 Children's Theatre Projects 60

DMY701 Community Arts Project 60

DMM701 Advanced Make Up 60

REG. B34 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTSPh.D.Study code: 1960

1. OPTIONS FOR GAINING THE Ph.D. DEGREEThe Ph.D. (Drama and Theatre Arts) degree may be gained by(1) dissertation or (2) course-work. Students preferring option (1) mustagree upon a topic with the Head of Department or a supervisorappointed by him, and must produce a research essay of merit.

2. Ph.D. BY COURSEWORK

2.1 DURATIONThe degree can be completed in two years of full-time study.


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2.2 EVALUATIONStudents are assessed continuously both in practical and written work.

2.3 CURRICULUM (240 credits)Students must choose one of three options:

2.4 Option 1:


DRM901 Drama and Theatre performance Art 40



DRM991 Extended research essay 120

2.5 Option 2:






DRM971 Article 80

2.6 Option 3:







DRM908 Lecture demonstration 40


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REG. B35 BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES ART HISTORY OR VISUAL CULTURE STUDIESB.A.Hons.Study code: 1500

Students may study for B.A.Hons. in either Art History or Visual Culture

Studies.

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE1.1 To be admitted to the course in Art History, candidates must

have any of the following qualifications:- B.A. (Fine Arts)- B.A. (Combined Arts) with at least 128 credits in Art History- Any suitable bachelor's degree, subject to preliminary

evaluation and/or additional study as agreed in consultationwith the Head of Department.

1.2 To be admitted to the course in Visual Culture Studies,candidates must have of any of the following qualifications:- B.A. (Culture Studies) with at least 72 credits in Visual

Culture Studies- B.A. (Fine Arts)- B.A. (Combined Arts) with at least 96 credits in Art History

and/or in Visual Culture Studies- Any suitable bachelor's degree, subject to preliminary

examination and/or additional study as agreed inconsultation with the head of department.

1.3 Candidates may register for the degree only after the Head ofDepartment has approved their admission and their choice ofmodules and topics.

2. EXAMINATIONStudents write a minor research project (32 credits) and three

examination papers (32 credits each).

3. CURRICULUM (128 credits)Students select four modules from those listed below either in ArtHistory (KGK) or in Visual Culture Studies (VCT). The course isconducted in tutorial classes.


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KGK614 / VCT614 Aesthetic theoryKGK624 / VCT624 Visual and cultural theoryKGK634 / VCT634 Museum studiesKGK644 / VCT644 Gender studiesKGK654 / VCT654 Urban studiesKGK664 / VCT664 Word-image studiesKGK674 / VCT674 The anthropology of art

REG. B36 MAGISTER ARTIUM ART HISTORY OR VISUALCULTURE STUDIESM.A.Study code: 1700

Students may study for the M.A. degree in either Art History or VisualCulture Studies.

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE1.1 To be admitted to the course in Art History a candidate must

have one of the following qualifications:

- A B.A. Honours in Art History

- Any appropriate B.A. Honours qualification, subject topreliminary examination and/or additional study, to bedecided in consultation with the Head of Department.

1.2 To be admitted to the course in Visual Culture Studies acandidate must have one of the following qualifications:- A B.A. Honours in Visual Culture Studies- An interdisciplinary B.A. Honours (Culture Studies) with

elective courses in Visual Culture Studies- Any appropriate B.A. Honours qualification, subject to

preliminary examination and/or additional study, to bedecided in consultation with the Head of Department.

1.3 Candidates may register for the degree only after the Head of

Department has approved their admission and theircurriculum.


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2. EXAMINATIONDepending on which option students choose below, they are examinedeither by dissertation, or on two publishable research articles, or by aminor research project and written examinations.

3. CURRICULUM (128 credits)Students must choose one of three options.

Option 1 and 2 (Learning area code 1830)

Option 1

CODE FORM OF EXAMINATION CREDITS

KGK700; ORVCT700

Dissertation 128

Option 2

CODE FORM OF EXAMINATION CREDITS

KGK702; ORVCT702

Two related, publishablearticles

2 x 64 =128

Option 3 (Learning area code 1831)

Option 3

CODE FORM OF EXAMINATION CREDITSKGK791/VCT791 Minor research project 64

KGK703/VCT703 3 hour written examination 16



KGK706/VCT706 1 hour oral examination 16


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REG. B37 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR ART HISTORY ANDVISUAL CULTURE STUDIESPh.D.Study code: 1960

Postgraduate study towards the Ph.D. degree is offered in either Art

History or Visual Culture Studies.

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEIn addition to the general University regulations for admission to thePh.D. degree, students must also comply with the followingprerequisites:1.1 To be admitted to the Ph.D. in Art History, candidates must hold

one of the following qualifications:- an M.A. in Art History- any appropriate master's qualification, subject to preliminary

examining and/or additional study, to be determined inconsultation with the Head of Department.

1.2 To be admitted to the Ph.D. in Visual Culture Studies, candidates

must hold one of the following qualifications:- an M.A. in Visual Culture Studies- an interdisciplinary M.A. (Culture Studies) with modules in

Visual Culture Studies- an M.A. in Art History- any applicable master's qualification, subject to preliminary

examining and/or additional study, to be determined inconsultation with the head of department.

2. CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATION (240 credits)Students may acquire the Ph.D. degree by one of the following twomethods:2.1 A thesis (course code KGK900 or VCT900) on an approved

research topic in Art History or Visual Culture Studies chosen bythe candidate in consultation with the appropriate supervisor(s).2.2 Five related articles presented in a publishable format on an

approved research topic in either Art History (KGK905) or VisualCulture Studies (VCT905).


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REG. B38 MAGISTER ARTIUM (FINE ARTS)M.A. (Fine Arts)Study code: 1790Learning area code: 1859

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEIn addition to the requirements mentioned in 1.4 of General Informationabove, admission to the course is conditional upon a candidatepresenting a portfolio of artworks of a standard acceptable to the Headof Department.

2. EVALUATIONStudents are assessed by a combination of methods determined bytheir choice of modules. The methods comprise (1) presenting aportfolio of creative works; (2) writing a dissertation; and (3) writingexaminations.

3. CURRICULUM (240 credits)Students choose one of three options. The duration of each of the three

options is two years.

Option 1


XMP709 Portfolio creative works 120

XMV791 Extended research essay 120

Option 2XMP709 Portfolio creative works 120

XMA702 Two articles 120

Option 3

XMP709 Portfolio creative works 120

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REG. B39 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR FINE ARTSPh.D.Study code: 1960

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREECandidates must have completed a M.A. (Fine Arts) degree with aminimum of 60% and they must present a portfolio of artworks of astandard acceptable to the Head of Department.

2. CURRICULUM

Years 1 & 2


XDP901 Portfolio of creative works 120

XDA905 Two articles 120


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REG. B40 BACCALAUREUS MUSICAE HONORESB.MUS.HONS.Study code: 1540

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEIn addition to the requirements for admission mentioned in General

Information, students must have gained at least 60% in all musictheoretical and practical modules in the second and third years of studyof B.Mus. or B.A. (Mus.). Students who wish to take Performing Art astheir specialisation module must have gained at least 65% in PracticalMusic Study at level A, or 70% in Practical Music Study at level B in thethird year of their B.Mus. or B.A. (Music) degrees. Students who do notcomply with this requirement but who still wish to take Performing Artmay audition.

2. CONTINUOUS AND SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONThe practical and theoretical work of students is evaluated continuouslyby means appropriate to the different modules. The summativeevaluation of students' performance skills, musicality, and theoretical

knowledge, likewise, is by means appropriate to the different practicaland theoretical aspects of each module.

3. CURRICULUM (124 credits)The curriculum is made up of (1) compulsory modules and (2) limited-option modules.

3.1 Compulsory modules


CSA608* Capita Selecta for students who chose RIM609or SMS609 or MOP609 as specialisation module

32

CSA604** Capita Selecta for students who chose MUK609

as specialisation module

16

MUE691 A Short Research Essay on an approved topic 40


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* CSA608: In the Capita Selecta students take:Introduction to Research Methodology; andany three of:

Philosophy of MusicPsychology of MusicSociology of MusicMusic Theory

EthnomusicologyPerformance Practice(Two examination papers)

**CSA604: In the Capita Selecta students take:1. Introduction to Research Methodology; and2. any one of the options as in 2 of CSA608.

(One examination paper)

3.2 Limited-option modulesStudents must take any one of the following six specialisation options:

Option 1


RIM609 Readings in Musicology 36

MMG614 History of Music Subject Education 16

Option 2SMS609 Systematic Music Studies 36

MTP614 Music Theory Pedagogy 16

Option 3

MOP609 Music Education and Practice 36

OMT614 Teaching Media and MusicTechnology

16

Option 4*

MUK609 Performing Art 36


REP614 Repertoire 16

Option 5*KRL609 Choral Directing 36

REP614 Repertoire 16


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3. CURRICULUM (128 credits)Students must choose one of four options:

Option 1 to 3 Structured (Learning area code 1857)

Option 1:Written

examinations andresearch paper


HIS708

ORSMS708OR

MUO708

Historiography

ORSystematic Music StudiesORMusic Education Studies

32

32

32

RIM704 Readings in Musicology 16

RMT704 Readings in Music Theory 16

MUE792OR

ARL701

Research EssayORone publishable article

64

64

Option 2:Performing Art anda research paper on

an aspect ofperforming art



MUE792

ORARL701OR

PJV702

Research Essay

ORone publishable articleORProject report

64

64

64

Option 3:Performing Art andresearch paper or

report




MUE791OR

ARL791OR

PJV701

A Short Research EssayORone publishable articleORProject report

32

32

32


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Option 4 Dissertation (Learning area code 1856)

Option 4:Dissertation

ORtwo articles

MUS700OR

ARL702

DissertationORtwo publishable articles

128

128

NOTE: MUK Performing Art The concert programmes for these modules must be of a suitable

musical and technical level, and must be submitted for priorapproval and performed in public.

Programmes for keyboard players and orchestral instrumentalistsmay include the following: chamber music (or vocal accompanimentof a suitable standard), a concerto (complete, or a concert piece forsoloist and orchestra). Singers may perform works intended forvoice and orchestra (like arias from operas or oratorios) with piano.

The programmes for choral directing must consist of approvedchoral repertoire.

REG. B42 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTORPh.D. (Music)Study code: 1965

ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEPlease see General Information.

Note: Candidates must consult the Head of Department aboutformalities of the course before registering.

The Ph.D. (Music) degree is awarded for a dissertation or fivepublishable articles.

CODE NAME OF MODULE CREDITSMUS900

ORARL905

Doctoral ThesisORfive publishable articles

240

240

Total credits for the degree: 240


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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR GENERALHUMANITIES DEGREES

1. POSTGRADUATE DEGREES

Postgraduate degrees are awarded in the following subjects:African Languages *Afrikaans and Dutch *AnthropologyArt History and Visual CultureBiblical StudiesBusiness ManagementCriminologyEconomicsEnglish *French *GeographyGerman *

Greek *HistoryLatin *Linguistics *Near Eastern StudiesPhilosophy.Political SciencePsychologySemitic Languages *Sign Language *SociologyTheology

2. DETAILS OF POSTGRADUATE DEGREES IN LANGUAGESFor details of postgraduate degrees in languages and linguistics (thosesubjects marked above with an asterisk*) see the Programme forLanguage Studies below.


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ANTHROPOLOGY


ANTHROPOLOGYB.A.Hons.Study code: 1500

PREREQUISITES AND INFORMATIONIn addition to the general prerequisites for admission to theB.A. Honours, the following provisions are applicable:1. Admission to the honours degree in Anthropology is subject to

approval by the head of department.2. Students must have completed a three-year bachelor's degree, or

be in possession of an equivalent qualification, in which case anadditional evaluation may be required before admission.

In addition to their formal studies, students are expected to take part inexcursions, conferences, seminars and lectures by visiting speakers.

1. CURRICULUM (128 credits)The curriculum is made up of(1) two compulsory modules that form 50% of the course and which

are examined in two three-hour papers(2) an option part forming 25% of the course in which students choose

a module from a prescribed list. The module is examined in onethree-hour paper.

(3) a further option part forming 25% of the course in which studentschoose either a second module from the prescribed list forexamination in a three-hour paper or an approved topic on whichthey write either a minor research project or a publishable article.


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1.1 Compulsory modules (64 credits)

CODE MODULE CREDITS

ANT618 Historical / philosophical / (meta)theoretical /methodological tendencies

32

ANT628 Advanced studies in culture 32

1.2 Option part (32 credits)Students must choose one of the following modules in consultation withthe Head of Department. All the modules carry 32 credits.

CODE MODULE

ANT638 Political Anthropology

ANT639 Medical Anthropology

ANT640 Economic Anthropology

ANT641 Juridical Anthropology

ANT642 Anthropology and education

ANT643 Anthropology and religion

ANT644 Anthropology and art

ANT645 Anthropology and social structures

ANT646 Ethnology

ANT647 Anthropology and urbanisation

ANT648 Anthropology and practice

ANT649 Biological Anthropology

1.3 Further option part (32 credits):Students must choose either a second module from the list in 1.2 abovefor examination

OR

ANT691A short research essay or publishable article combining field-work

with the knowledge gained in the module chosen in 1.2 above.


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REG. B44 MAGISTER ARTIUM ANTHROPOLOGYM.A.Study code: 1700

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREESubject to the requirements mentioned in 1.4 of General Information,

students may be admitted to the Master's degree in CulturalAnthropology if they have a B.A.Hons. in Anthropology.

2. EXAMINATIONDepending on which option students choose below, they are examinedeither by dissertation or by a minor research project and three three-hour examinations

3. CURRICULUM (128 credits)Students must choose one of two options.

Option 1 Dissertation (Learning area code 1830)

Option 1 CODE MODULE CREDITSANT700 Dissertation 128

Option 2 Structured (Learning area code 1831)

Option 2

CODE MODULE CREDITS

ANT791 A short research essay 32

ANT718 Scope, schools of thought, philosophyof science in anthropology

32

ANT728 Advanced study of culture 32

ANT738 Methodology and ethics 32


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REG. B45 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR ANTHROPOLOGYPh.D.Study code: 1960

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREESubject to the requirements mentioned in 1.4 of General Information,

students may be admitted to the Doctor's degree in CulturalAnthropology if they have any Master's degree.

2. CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATION (256 credits)Students must write a thesis (course code ANT900) on a topic chosen inconsultation with the supervisor and the Head of Department.

B46 ART HISTORY AND VISUAL CULTURE STUDY

See above in the Programme for the Arts.

B47 BIBLICAL STUDIES

See the Calendar for the Faculty of Theology.

B48 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

See the Calendar of the Faculty for Economic and ManagementSciences.


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CRIMINOLOGY


CRIMINOLOGYB.A.Hons.Study code: 1500

The B.A.Hons. in Criminology is awarded to students who register forand successfully complete the Honours degree and as an "exit" degree,to students who register for the Master's degree and complete the firstyear of the structured Master's degree but who do not continue with thesecond year, or who do not successfully complete the mini-dissertation,or who do not obtain a final mark (pass mark) of at least 60% inKRM728.

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREESubject to the requirements mentioned in 1.4 of General Information,students may be admitted to the Honours degree in Criminology if theyhave a Bachelor's degree with 96 credits in Criminology AND if theyhave obtained a mark of at least 60% in KRM344 or in an equivalentresearch module.

Candidates must apply for admission: UFS students with uninterruptedstudy records must apply to the Head of the Department; UFS studentswho have interrupted their studies and students from other universitiesmust apply directly to the UFS administration (Academic StudentServices section).

Admission is subject to departmental approval on the basis of themaintenance of high academic standards at undergraduate level and, in

cases where more than two years have elapsed since the awarding ofthe preliminary qualification, to selection criteria determined by the Headof the Department.


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2. CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT (128 credits)The curriculum for the B.A.Hons. in Criminology has to be compiledfrom the following modules:

2.1 Compulsory module (32 credits)

CODE MODULE CREDITS

KRM628 Methodology of Criminology and specific researchmethods 32

Assessment:A research report on an approved topic.

2.2 Option modules (96 credits): students must choose THREEmodules from the table below in consultation with the Head of theDepartment.

CODE MODULE CREDITS

KRM618 Advanced criminological theory 32

KRM638 Advanced penological theory 32

KRM648 Sentencing 32

KRM658 Physical anthropology of the criminal 32KRM668 Juvenile crime 32

KRM678 Crime prevention 32

KRM688 Victimology 32

Assessment: Each module is assessed in a three-hour writtenexamination paper.

REG. B50 MAGISTER ARTIUM CRIMINOLOGYM.A.Study code: 1700

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREESubject to the requirements mentioned in 1.4 of General Informationand the conditions the Head of the Departments may set, students maybe admitted to the Master's degree in Criminology if (1) they have aBachelor's degree with 96 credits in Criminology and if they have


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obtained a mark of at least 60% in KRM344 or in an equivalent researchmodule or (2) if they have an Honours degree in Criminology and if theyhave obtained a mark of at least 60% in KRM628 or in an equivalentresearch module. Students with a Bachelor's degree have to chooseoption 2 (degree by course work and mini-dissertation paragraph 5below) and students with an Honours degree have to choose option 1(degree by dissertation paragraph 4 below).

Candidates must apply for admission: UFS students with uninterruptedstudy records must apply to the Head of the Department; UFS studentswho have interrupted their studies and students from other universitiesmust apply directly to the UFS administration (Academic StudentServices section).

Admission is subject to departmental approval on the basis of themaintenance of high academic standards at the undergraduate and/orhonours level(s) and, in cases where more than two years have elapsedsince the awarding of the preliminary qualification, to selection criteriadetermined by the Head of the Department. A final mark (pass mark) ofat least 60% in KRM728 is required to be admitted to the second year(KRM791) of the structured degree.

2. EXIT LEVELStudents who complete the first year of the structured degree but whodo not go on to complete the second year, or who do not successfullycomplete the mini-dissertation, or who do not obtain a final mark (passmark) of at least 60% in KRM728, may exit with a B.A.Hons.(Criminology).

3. CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATIONStudents must choose one of the options below, and depending on theirchoice they are assessed either by dissertation or by the examination ofcourse work [with three three-hour examinations (the first year) and amini-dissertation (the second year)].

4. Option 1: Degree by dissertation (128 credits)(Learning area code 1830)

CODE MODULE CREDITS

KRM700 Dissertation on an approved topic 128


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5. Option 2: Degree by coursework and mini-dissertation(256 credits)(Learning are code 1831)

5.1 The first year (128 credits):Compulsory module (32 credits):

CODE MODULE CREDITSKRM728 Methodology of Criminology and specific research

methods32

Option modules (96 credits): students must choose three modulesfrom the table below in consultation with the Head of the Department.

CODE MODULE CREDITS

KRM718 Advanced criminological theory 32

KRM738 Advanced penological theory 32

KRM748 Sentencing 32

KRM758 Physical anthropology of criminal 32

KRM768 Juvenile crime 32

KRM778 Crime prevention 32

KRM788 Victimology 32

5.2 The second year (128 credits)

[Note the precondition for KRM791]

CODE MODULE CREDITS

KRM791 Extended research essay on an approved topic 128


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REG. B51 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR CRIMINOLOGYPh.D.Study code: 1960

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREECandidates must apply for admission: UFS students with uninterrupted

study records must apply to the Head of the Department; UFS studentswho have interrupted their studies and students from other universitiesmust apply directly to the UFS administration (Academic StudentServices section).

Admission is subject to departmental approval on the basis of themaintenance of high academic standards, a preliminary examination orany other selection criteria determined by the Head of the Department.

2. CURRICULUM (256 credits)Students must write a thesis (course code KRM900) on a topic chosenin consultation with the supervisor and the Head of the Department.

B52 ECONOMICS

See the Calendar of the Faculty of Economic and ManagementSciences.

B53 GEOGRAPHY

See the Calendar of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.


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HISTORY

REG. B54 BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES HISTORY

B.A.Hons.Study code: 1500

PREREQUISITES AND INFORMATIONIn addition to the general prerequisites for admission to theB.A. Honours, the following provisions are applicable:1. Admission to the honours degree in History is subject to approval

by the head of department.2. Students must have completed a three-year bachelor's degree, or

be in possession of an equivalent qualification, in which case anadditional evaluation may be required before admission.

CURRICULUMA taught course comprising four three-hour papers (32 credits each): GES601 Subject theory, research methodology and modern

historiography (32 credits) GES602 South African history (32 credits) GES603 The history of Africa (32 credits) GES604 The history of the world (32 credits)

(Total: 4 x 32 = 128)OR

Candidates take a taught course comprising a compulsory paper(GES601), any two of the remaining three papers (GES602, GES603,GES604) and EITHER (i) a fourth paper of at least 32 credits from arelated discipline, OR (ii) write a minor research project of 50-60 pagestext (GES691), OR (iii) do a structured internship (GES605) at a suitable

institution offering in-service training (such as the Department of LandAffairs, the National Museum, or the Free State Archives). In the case ofGES605, students will complete the course either by writing a formalexamination or by presenting a research report.

(Total credits 4 x 32 = 128)


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REG. B55 MAGISTER ARTIUM HISTORYM.A.Study code: 1700

PREREQUISITES AND INFORMATIONIn addition to the general prerequisites for admission to study for a

master's degree, the following requirements apply:1. Admission to the master's degree in History is subject to the

approval of the head of department.2. Students must hold at least a bachelor's degree, in which case an

additional evaluation for admission may be required.

CURRICULUM

Dissertation GES700 (128 credits)(Learning area code 1830)A topic selected by the candidate in consultation with a supervisor in thedepartment.

OR

A structured course (Learning area code 1831)comprising(i) six research seminars (three 24-credit modules) and(ii) a minor research project (56 credits):

GES701 (2 x 12-credit seminars) (24 credits) GES702 (2 x 12-credit seminars) (24 credits) GES703 (2 x 12-credit seminars) (24 credits) GES791 (a short research essay) (56 credits)

(Each of the research modules, GES701, GES702 and GES703,comprises two independent, but related seminar topics to be chosen bythe candidate in consultation with the lecturer concerned.)

(Total: 128 credits)

OR

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GES704 (32 credits) GES705 (32 credits) GES706 (32 credits) GES707 (32 credits)

(Total: 128 credits)

1. The course is offered on a part-time basis only, and is to be takenover two years.

2. The lecturers concerned will specify the topics to be taught tostudents.

ASSESSMENT1. Assessment will include internal assessment, external assessment

and moderation.2. The research component of the master's degree (seminars, minor

research project or dissertation) must demonstrate autonomousresearch, independent judgement and insight.

REG. B56 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR HISTORYPh.D.

Study code: 1960

PREREQUISITES AND INFORMATION (240 credits)In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to doctoral study1. Admission to the Ph.D. in History is subject to the approval of the

head of department.2. Students must hold a master's degree in History or any other

master's degree. In the latter case, an additional evaluation foradmission may be required.

CURRICULUMA thesis (course code GES900) on a research topic chosen by thecandidate in consultation with the supervisor. The thesis must

demonstrate independent, penetrating research which will make anoriginal scholarly contribution to existing knowledge in the discipline.

ASSESSMENTThe degree will be awarded after successful completion andassessment of the thesis by a panel of internal and external examiners.


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NEAR EASTERN STUDIES

REG. B57 BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES NEAR

EASTERN STUDIESB.A.Hons.Study code: 1500

The B.A.Hons. (Near Eastern Studies) course is the same as that of thefirst year of the structured/taught master's degree [see M.A. (NearEastern Studies) immediately below]. The Honours degree is awardedto students who register for and complete the Honours degree, and as an "exit" degree to students who register for the Master's degreeand discontinue studies after completing the first year.

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEThe Head of Department has the authority to approve and acceptcandidates who may otherwise not strictly fulfil the general requirementsof the University for admission.

2. CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATIONIn consultation with the Head of Department, students choose(1) a minimum of two modules from a table of four thematic Near

Eastern Studies modules below (32 credits each);(2) two further modules (32 credits each), which may be further

modules from the table of thematic Near Eastern Studies modulesor modules from a related discipline, subject to the approval of bothDepartments.

Each module is examined in a three-hour written paper or in an oralexamination of at least an hour.


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THEMATIC NEAR EASTERN MODULES

CODE MODULE CREDITS

NOS618 32

NOS628 32

NOS638 32

NOS648 32

3. CONTENT OF MODULESFor the content of modules see 4. below in M.A. (Near Eastern Studies).

REG. B58 MAGISTER ARTIUM (NEAR EASTERN STUDIES)M.A. (Near Eastern Studies)Study code: 1721

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE1.1 The Head of Department has the authority to approve and

accept candidates who may otherwise not strictly fulfil the

general requirements of the University for admission.1.2 Students may be admitted to the Master's degree in NearEastern Studies (1) if they have an Honours degree, or anequivalent qualification, in Near Eastern Studies, or (2) if theyhave an appropriate Bachelor's degree. Students with anHonours degree may, with the permission of the Head ofDepartment and subject to their being required to take anadditional module or additional modules, be awarded the M.A.degree after submitting a mini-dissertation carrying 128credits. Students with a B.A. degree must take both years ofthe structured M.A. course.

2. DISSERTATION NOS700 (128 credits)(Learning area code 1854)

3. THE CURRICULUM OF THE STRUCTURED M.A.(Learning area code 1855)


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3.1 The first year (128 credits)In consultation with the Head of Department, students choose:(1) a minimum of two modules from the table of four thematic Near

Eastern Studies modules below (32 credits each);(2) two further modules (32 credits each), which may be further

modules from the table of thematic Near Eastern Studies modulesor modules from a related discipline, subject to the approval of both

Departments.

Each module is examined in a three-hour written paper or in an oralexamination of at least an hour.

THEMATIC NEAR EASTERN MODULES

CODE MODULE CREDITS

NOS718 see par. 3 32




3.2 The second year (128 credits)Students must choose one of three options. Any module is examined ina three-hour written paper or in an oral examination of at least an hour

Option 1:NOS790 Extended research essay 128

Option 2:NOS758 see par. 3 32


NOS791 Research essay 64

Option 3:






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4. THE CONTENT OF MODULESModules for the curricula of the B.A.Hons. (Near Eastern Studies)degree and the M.A. (Near Eastern Studies) degree are compiled fromthe following topics in consultation with the Head of Department:

(1) The translation of Biblical and religious texts(2) Qumran, Judaism and the origin of Christianity

(3) Women and gender in the tradition and in criticism(4) Comparative religion : the Near East and Africa(5) The culture and art of the Near East(6) The Near East and the languages of the Bible(7) The Near East and the literature of the Bible

REG. B59 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR NEAR EASTERNSTUDIESPh.D.Study code: 1960

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE

The Head of Department has the authority to approve and acceptcandidates who may otherwise not strictly fulfil the general requirementsof the University for admission.

2. CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATION (256 credits)Students must write a thesis (course code NOS900) on a topic chosenin consultation with the supervisor and the Head of Department.


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PHILOSOPHY


PHILOSOPHYB.A.Hons.Study code: 1500

1. CURRICULUM (120 credits)Students take the following modules:

CODE MODULE CREDITS

WYS601 Discourse analysis 40

WYS602 Ethics 40

WYS691 A short research essay in discourse analysis orethics

40

REG. B61 MAGISTER ARTIUM PHILOSOPHYM.A.Study code: 1700

CURRICULUM (128 credits)Students write a dissertation (Learning area code 1830) on anapproved topic (course code WYS700).

REG. B62 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR PHILOSOPHYPh.D.

Study code: 1960

CURRICULUMStudents write a thesis on an approved topic (course code WYS900).


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POLITICAL SCIENCE


POLITICAL SCIENCEB.A.Hons.Study code: 1500

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEPlease see General Information 1.4 above.

2. SPECIALISATIONSStudents must choose between the following course packages:

(1) Option A:Political Dynamics and(2) Option B:International Relations.

3. CURRICULUM (128 credits) AND EXAMINATION

3.1 Option A: B.A. Honours (Political Dynamics)The course is made up of

(1) two compulsory modules and(2) three elective modules.

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3.1.1 Compulsory modules (56 credits)


PTW601 Methodology and research proposal(marked equally)

24

PTW691 A short research essay: a minor research project( 8 000 words)proceeding from independentresearch in the context of the research proposal(PTW601)

OR

An internship in the civil service and thesubmission of an appropriate project report

32

3.1.2 Electives (72 credits)In consultation with the lecturers and the Head of Department, studentsmust choose modules carrying 72 credits from the following table:


PTW602 Political philosophy 24

PTW603 Modern political ideologies 24

PTW604 Forms of state and the organisation of government 24

PTW605 Political parties and the "politics" of interest groups 24

PTW606 Electoral politics 24

PTW607 Transformation and the politics of democratisation 24

PTW608 Conflict zones and the politics of conflict resolution 24

PTW609 Globalisation and world politics 24

PTW610 Regional politics 24

PTW611 Capita selecta from the South African politicalenvironment

24

PTW612 A paper, carrying the same number of credits,from the honours syllabus of anotherundergraduate major subject

24

3.2 Option B: B.A. Honours (International Relations)The course is made up of

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Students write four examination papers and are also assessed on acompulsory minor research project or on an internship and a report.

3.2.1 Compulsory modules (80 credits)


PTW601 Methodology and research proposal (markedequally)

24

PTW613 Contemporary thinkers in international relations 24PTW691 A short research essay: a minor research project

( 8 000 words)proceeding from independentresearch in the context of the research proposal(PTW601)ORAn internship in the civil service and thesubmission of an appropriate project report

32

3.2.2 Electives (48 Credits)In consultation with the lecturers and the Head of Department, studentsmust choose modules carrying 48 credits from the following table.Please note that PTW619 will not be offered every year.

CODE NAME OF MODULE CREDITSPTW609 Globalisation and world politics 24

PTW614 Global political economy 24

PTW615 Foreign policy and diplomacy 24

PTW616 International law and organisations 24

PTW617 Political risk analysis 24

PTW618 Political forecasting 24

PTW619 Global issues 24

REG. B64 MAGISTER ARTIUM POLITICAL SCIENCEM.A.Study code: 1700

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEIn addition to the requirements mentioned in 1.4 of General Information,candidates who do not hold an acceptable methodological qualification


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will be required to register simultaneously for the methodology modulePTW601.

2. CURRICULUMStudents write a dissertation on an approved topic (course codePTW700).

REG. B65 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR POLITICAL SCIENCEPh.D.Study code: 1960

Students are examined orally and by a thesis on an approved topic(course code PTW900).


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PSYCHOLOGY

Students follow the curriculums of B.Soc.Sc.Hons., M.Soc.Sc. andPh.D.

B66 SEMITIC LANGUAGES

See the Calendar of the Faculty of Theology.

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY


ECONOMICS


MATHEMATICS

See the Calendar of the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences.


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SOCIOLOGY

The Sociology degrees below are those that fall under the GeneralProgramme courses. For the specialized courses in Sociology see thePostgraduate Programme in Human and Societal Dynamics.

REG. B67 BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM HONORES SOCIOLOGYB.A.Hons.Study code: 1500

1. ADMISSION

1.1 To comply with the requirements mentioned in 1.4 of GeneralInformation, candidates must hold a B.A. with 96 credits in Sociology.Candidates must apply for admission: UFS students with uninterruptedstudy records may apply to the Departmental Chairperson; UFSstudents who have interrupted their studies and students from otheruniversities must apply directly to the administration (Academic StudentServices section).

1.2 Admission is subject to departmental approval.

2. CURRICULUM (128 CREDITS)Compulsory modules (64 credits)


SOS618 Sociological theory 32

SOS628 Social research 32


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Electives (64 credits)Students choose two modules from the next table.


SOS638 The sociology of developing societies 32

SOS648 The sociology of population and the environment 32

SOS658 The sociology of gender 32

SOS668 The sociology of deviant behaviour 32SOS688 Capita selecta from specialities within sociology 32

REG. B68 MAGISTER ARTIUM SOCIOLOGYM.A.Study code: 1700

1. ADMISSION1.1 To comply with the requirements mentioned in 1.4 of GeneralInformation, candidates must hold an Honours degree in Sociology.Candidates must apply for admission: UFS students with uninterrupted

study records may apply to the Head of Department; UFS students whohave interrupted their studies and students from other universities mustapply directly to the administration (Academic Student Services section).

1.2 Admission is subject to departmental approval.

2. CURRICULUM (128 credits)Students write a dissertation (course code SOS700) (Learning areacode 1830) on an approved topic or submit at least two publishablearticles (SOS702). 128 Credits


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REG. B69 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR SOCIOLOGYPh.D.Study code: 1960

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREECandidates must apply for admission: UFS students with uninterrupted

study records may apply to the Head of Department; UFS students whohave interrupted their studies and students from other universities mustapply directly to the administration (Academic Student Services section).

2. CURRICULUM (256 credits)Students must write a thesis (course code: SOS900) on a topic chosenin consultation with the supervisor and the Head of Department.

REG. B70 THEOLOGY

See the Calendar of the Faculty of Theology.


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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR AFRICA STUDIES


AFRICA STUDIESB.A.Hons.Study code: 1500

The B.A.Hons. degree in Africa Studies is awarded only as an "exit"degree, to students who register for the structured Master's degree andcomplete the first year but not the second year of the course.

REG. B72 MAGISTER ARTIUM (AFRICA STUDIES)M.A. (Africa Studies)Study code: 1708

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEIn general, students must fulfil the requirements mentioned in 1.4 ofGeneral Information; but students may in approved cases be admitted tothe course with a B.A. or a four-year diploma that has not focusedspecifically on Africa Studies.

Students with an Honours degree or an equivalent qualification mayalso be admitted. They will be required to write only a dissertationcarrying 128 credits (ACS700), or to follow the second year of thestructured M.A.

In certain cases the Department may require students to take additionalmodules.

2. M.A. DEGREE BY DISSERTATION(Learning area code 1846)

Students with an Honours degree or an equivalent qualification mayacquire the Master's degree by submitting a dissertation carrying128 credits (ACS700).


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3. M.A. DEGREE BY STRUCTURED COURSE(Learning area code 1847)

3.1 The first year (128 credits)Students must take the following four modules:

CODE MODULE CREDITS

ACS701 Development and Underdevelopment in Africa 32ACS702 Historical and Political Environment in Africa 32

ACS703 Environment and Resources of Africa 32

ACS704 Research Methodology and Project Structuring 32

3.2 The second year (128 credits)Students must choose one of the specialist fields below. Each specialistfield requires students to take two modules (32 credits each) and write amini-dissertation (64 credits).

Specialist fields: Relevant codes

Agricultural Economics in Africa ALE718; ALE728; ALE791

Political Restructuring and Regime Politics APH718; APH728; APH791Urban and Rural Development in Africa ASL718; ASL728; ASL791Tourism and Eco-Tourism in Africa ATE718; ATE728; ATE791Land issues and Culture in Africa AGK718; AGK728; AGK791Africa Identities and Renaissance AIR718; AIR728; AIR791Capita Selecta ACS718; ACS728; ACS791

REG. B73 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR AFRICA STUDIESPh.D.Study code: 1960

CURRICULUM

Students must write a thesis (course code ACS900) on a topic chosenin consultation with the supervisor and the Head of Department.


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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR GENDER STUDIES

REG. B74 CERTIFICATE (GENDER STUDIES)

Study code: 1013

The Certificate (Gender Studies) is awarded only to students who haveregistered for the M.A. (Gender Studies) (see below) and complete atleast 64 credits of the M.A. course before they discontinue their studies.

REG. B75 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (GENDER STUDIES)Study code: 1205

The Diploma (Gender Studies) is awarded only to students who haveregistered for the M.A. (Gender Studies) (see below) but complete onlythe first year of the course.

REG. B76 MAGISTER ARTIUM (GENDER STUDIES)M.A. (Gender Studies)Study code: 1701Learning area code: 1833

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEStudents are admitted to the degree if they fulfil the requirementsmentioned in 1.4 of General Information, but with the concession that awide range of B.A. courses are considered appropriate for admission.


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2. CURRICULUM

2.1 Modules for the first year (128 credits)

Compulsorymodules

CODE MODULE CREDITS

GIT708 Gender and institutionaltransformation

32

GTN708 Feminist theory and researchmethodology

32

Two modulesmust bechosen

CODE MODULE CREDITS

GAW708 Gender and work 32

GHE708 Gender and health 32

GAL708 Gender and the law 32

GVC708 Gender and visual culture 32

GOM708 Feminist critique and socialchange

32

GDE708 Gender and development 32

GSE708 Gender and the politics of security 32

CGM780 Gender, education andmanagement 32

GTA708 Gender and tradition 32

2.2 Modules for the second year (128 credits)

EitherCODE MODULE CREDITS

GEN791 Extended research essay 128

OR

Four further modules from the table above (128 credits)


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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR CULTURE STUDIES


(CULTURE STUDIES)B.A.Hons. (Culture Studies)Study code: 1501

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEStudents are admitted to the degree if they fulfil the requirementsmentioned in 1.4 of General Information, but with the concession thatvarious B.A. degrees not only B.A. (Culture Studies) areconsidered appropriate for admission. Students will, however, beevaluated where necessary, and may be required to take additionalmodules.

2. CURRICULUM (120 credits)The inter-disciplinary Honours Culture Studies course is compiled

mainly from five modules from Cultural Anthropology, History,Philosophy, Near Eastern Studies and Visual Cultural Studies. Studentsmust acquaint themselves with the Honours modules in these courses.

Students must take the following modules:

PAPER CODE MODULE CREDITS

KUH601 Cultural Anthropology 8

KUH602 Philosophy 8

1 KUH603 History 8

KUH604 Visual Cultural Studies 8

KUH605 Near Eastern Studies 8

2 KUH606 Inter-disciplinary Course 403 KUH607 Research project 40


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REG. B78 MAGISTER ARTIUM (CULTURE STUDIES)M.A. (Culture Studies)Study code: 1706

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEStudents are admitted to the degree if they fulfil the requirements

mentioned in 1.4 of General Information, but with the concession thatvarious B.A.Hons. degrees not only B.A.Hons. (Culture Studies) and various four-year B.A. degrees are considered appropriate foradmission. Students will, however, be evaluated where necessary, andmay be required to take additional modules.

2. CURRICULUM (120 CREDITS)The inter-disciplinary M.A. Culture Studies is compiled mainly frommodules from Cultural Anthropology, History, History of Art, NearEastern Studies, Philosophy and Visual Cultural Studies. Students mustacquaint themselves with the modules for the Master's degrees in thesecourses.

Students must choose one of two options:

Either


CODE MODULE CREDITS

KUM700 Extended research essay 120

OR


CODE MODULE CREDITSKUM701 Inter-disciplinary course 30

KUM702 Inter-disciplinary course 30

KUM791 Research essay 60


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REG. B79 PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTORPh.D. (Culture Studies)Study code: 1962

1. ADMISSION TO THE DEGREEStudents are admitted to the degree if they fulfil the requirements

mentioned in 1.4 of General Information, but with the concession thatvarious M.A. degrees not only M.A. (Culture Studies) areconsidered appropriate for admission.

2. CURRICULUM (120 CREDITS)As the Ph.D. (Culture Studies) is an inter-disciplinary degree,candidates must acquaint themselves with the requirements for doctoralstudies mentioned by the disciplines of Cultural Anthropology, History,History of Art, Near Eastern Studies, Philosophy and Visual CulturalStudies.

Students must write a thesis (course code KUD900) on a topic chosenin consultation with the supervisor, the Head of Department, as well as

the Programme Director. In addition, students will be required to defendtheir thesis before a panel of referees.


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COURSE CODE MODULE CREDITS

CommunicationScience

KOM712 Educational communication 32

KOM713 Intercultural communication 32

KOM714 Developmental communication 32

KOM715 Speech communication 32

KOM716 Political communication 32

KOM717 Global communication 32

KOM718 Capita selecta 32

3. Modules for the second year (128 credits)Either

CODE MODULE CREDITS

KOM700 Extended research essay 128

OR:

a continuation of the two chosen first-year modules (64 credits).

COURSE CODE NAME OF MODULE CREDITS


GKM720 Advanced educationalcommunication

32


GKM721 Advanced interculturalcommunication

32


GKM722 Advanced developmentalcommunication

32


GKM723 Advanced speechcommunication

32


GKM724 Advanced politicalcommunication

32


GKM725 Advanced globalcommunication

32


GKM726 Capita Selecta 32

PLUS

CODE MODULE CREDITS

KOM791 Research essay 64


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REG. B82 MAGISTER ARTIUM (CORPORATECOMMUNICATION)M.A. (Corporate Communication)Study code: 1703Learning area code: 1837

1. CURRICULUM (256 credits)

2. Modules for the first year (128 credits)

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