Department of Linguistics Faculty of Humanities

Information on BA Honours in Applied Linguistics 2013

The BA Honours degree programme in Applied Linguistics consists of five modules. Students choose four modules from the list below; the Research Essay module is compulsory. All elective modules are year modules and each module, except the Research Essay, is assessed by means of regular assignments, seminar presentations, practicals (where applicable), an examination in June/July, an examination in January (where applicable) and a comprehensive portfolio (submitted for examination early in January). The Research Essay module is assessed by means of a research essay (some 30 - 40 pages). Students may enrol for either full-time or part-time study: Full-time study: Runs over one year. Special honours bursaries are available. Part-time study: Runs over two years.

Admission Requirements
A BA programme or equivalent qualification with Linguistics, at least one language or a relevant specialization in Communication at third-year level. Prospective students are required to submit the following documents to the HOD with the application form: o A detailed CV A certified copy of ID document in the case of applicants who completed their undergraduate studies at another university and not at UJ o Official academic records from relevant university Applicants whose final marks are not yet available will be conditionally accepted based on their June examination marks. o A brief motivation why the applicant is interested in enrolling for the honours programme o In the case of international students a SAQA evaluation of degree(s) and a Study Permit are required An average pass rate of at least 65% in a relevant undergraduate major module, e.g. Linguistics and/or a language and/or language-related module. The discretion of the departmental postgraduate committee may apply in special cases. Prospective students will be interviewed by the departmental postgraduate committee.

Honours Module Offering

Please note that the configuration of modules on offer in any given year will depend on departmental resources, staffs areas of specialisation and student needs or preferences.

BA Honours in Applied Linguistics

HBA110
Module Code

H7005Q
Module Code > 2013

Module
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Translation Theory, Criticism and History Linguistic Theories and Applications Genre Theory and Applications Language Planning, Applications and Criticism Literary Translation and Criticism Language in Practice Interpreting Multilingualism in training and education Research Essay (compulsory) Equivalent of one module from an approved honours programme in the Faculty of Humanities: .

TLW3607 TLW3407 TLW3107 TLW3307 TLW3207 TLW1107 TLW3007

LIN8X06 LIN8X05 LIN8X02 LIN8X04 LIN8X08 LIN8X03 LIN8X07 LIN8X09 LIN8X01

Special Honours Bursaries

Please note: Only students accepted into the Applied Linguistics Honours programme may apply for the Special Honours bursary. Criteria: Students must be registering for the first time and must enrol for a full-time honours degree (one year). The minimum average in applicable undergraduate third-year modules in order to qualify for the bursary is 65%. The calculation of applicants average mark is determined by the Faculty. Students may not hold any contractual bursaries.

The Special Honours bursary comprises the following: Full payment of tuition fees. A stipend determined by the average achieved in the third-year modules in the subject

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of the Honours study (e.g. the average of the third year modules in Linguistics and/or a language may be used to determine the achievement category for a student wishing to enrol for an Honours in Applied Linguistics):
Achievement Stipend Amount 65 69% R7 000 70 74% R8 000 > 75% R8 500

Bursary Application Process 1. Prospective students submit an application (use the Department Application Form) to undertake the BA Honours in Applied Linguistics to the HOD of the Department of Linguistics. 2. The department will provide the Special Honours application form to successful students. Students from other universities must pay the standard UJ application fee. 3. Students submit forms to the Faculty representative in the Vice-Deans office who will calculate applicants average to determine whether a special honours bursary may be awarded. 4. The UJ Bursary Office unblocks students who may then register online. After registration the allocation of the Special Honours bursary will be made to the student account. 5. The stipend amount will be available to students in two instalments, one per semester. Students must apply for a refund via the refund process to have any credit balance refunded directly into their bank accounts. Refund forms are available at the UJ Bursary Office. 6. All students applying for the Special Honours bursaries are required to apply for an NRF bursary if they are eligible. The application form for NRF bursaries is available online at www.uj.ac.za/research or at the Postgraduate Centre (APK Library, Level one). The deadline for NRF bursary applications is 31 January and results will only be announced after mid-February.

Deadlines for Bursary Applications 31 March for first semester registration. 14 August for second semester registration.

Bursary Conditions 1. Students have to complete their honours degree within one year. 2. Bursary holders are required to perform work in the Department of Linguistics for eight hours a week. The duties and working hours of students are managed by the HOD. 3. The University reserves the right, should circumstances be justified, to alter the criteria, guidelines and values of bursaries without prior notice to applicants. 4. Bursaries are paid subject to sufficient funds being available to award bursaries to all candidates who qualify.
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5. Please note that upon cancellation of studies, the full bursary will be cancelled and the student held liable for paying back the bursary. 6. Students who are awarded external bursaries (e.g. NRF, CSIR) only qualify for a top-up bursary from UJ up to, but not exceeding, the difference between the UJ bursary they qualify for and the external bursary. Students with bursaries that hold contractual obligations are not eligible. Application form checklist 1. A complete, official academic record for external students. 2. Acceptance letter from the Department of Linguistics stamped by the Faculty of Humanities Head of Administration, Ms Yasmin Sibran, C Ring 232.

Where to from here? 1. The UJ Bursary Office. 2. All students (including international students) will receive a letter from the Bursary Office giving them permission to be financially unblocked by the Student Finance section. 3. After students have been unblocked they make their way to Registration. 4. When registration is complete students should submit their proof of registration to the Bursary Office to complete the administration of the bursary. After being awarded the bursary students will be required to sign an agreement form at the Bursary Office.

Enquiries
Prof Anne-Marie Beukes Ms Trudie Strauss ambeukes@uj.ac.za trudis@uj.ac.za (T) 011 559 2694 (T) 011 559 2694 (F) 011 559 3061 (F) 011 559 3061

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