54 HUMANITIES www.wits.ac.za/humanities www.wits.ac.za/humanities Picture by Jane Crew
55 The Study of Humanities With a Bachel of Arts (BA) degree you will learn to communicate, to solve problems and to think critically and analytically. BA graduates are able to wk in multiple fields, including business, education, arts, the NGO sect, and government. The complex social problems of the 21st century around the wld require innovative and imaginative thinkers. A BA degree will equip you with these skills and open up interesting and challenging fields of wk. Successful graduates often take up positions in middle management where proficiency in problem - solving and effective spoken and written communication are highly valued. The BA also provides a basis f me specific career directions. The Faculty offers four year professional programmes in Social Wk, in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and in the Perfming and Visual Arts. The BA is also an appropriate first degree f intending lawyers, teachers and psychologists, who proceed to professional training at the postgraduate level. F lawyers this would be the LLB degree, f teachers, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education, f psychologists, professional postgraduate MA degrees f Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Organisational Psychology. Curriculum Infmation The next few pages will give you an idea about the courses available to students in the Faculty of Humanities. The professional and specialist programmes in the Faculty are mostly made up of fixed curricula. In contrast, students studying a general BA may choose their curricula from a wide variety of disciplines. Students should read the next few pages carefully as they contain infmation on the many BA courses available. There is also advice on how to choose a curriculum that reflects your interests and career direction. Infmation about specialist and professional programmes follows later in this guide. PROGRAMMES OFFERED Bachel of Arts (BA) Bachel of Arts with Law (BA with Law) Bachel of Education (BEd) Bachel of Arts in Dramatic Art (BA(Dramatic Art)) Bachel of Arts in Film and Television (BAFT) Bachel of Arts in Fine Arts (BA(Fine Art)) Bachel of Arts in Perfming and Visual Arts (BA (Perfming and Visual Art)) Bachel of Music (BMus) Bachel of Social Wk (B Social Wk) Bachel of Audiology (B Audio) Bachel of Speech-Language Pathology (B Speech)
56 Bachel of Arts (BA) The Bachel of Arts is a three year programme studied on a full time basis where you get to choose the subjects you want to study. There is a great deal of diversity in the courses we offer and our system allows students to choose freely from these. In choosing your courses: Think of your intellectual aims and interests. Aim f focus and consistency by thinking of how the subject material will relate to your primary interests and preferences. F some specific career paths, you can equip yourself me fully after your Bachel of Arts by registering f further studies with a specific vocational professional training focus you would then become a postgraduate student. Select courses that will provide you with a solid foundation in your areas of interest. F example, if you are interested in heritage and museum wk, subjects like Archaeology, Histy, Histy of Art and Anthropology would be useful. If you want a career in development wk, you should choose courses such as Political Studies, Anthropology and Sociology. Education students (BEd and PGCE) At Wits there are a number of options open f students who wish to study education in der to take up careers in the teaching profession other educational fields. The Bachel of Education (BEd) is a four year full - time initial qualification offering specialisation in all phases of school learning, from early childhood development to seni secondary school. Those who wish to qualify as a teacher in the secondary (high) school level, can also opt f a first degree programme (such as a BA), followed by a one year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Me infmation about these options is supplied later in this guide. Law students The BA is also a route to a LLB qualification, taken either over two years if you have included Law courses in your BA, over three years if no Law courses are completed during your undergraduate degree programme. Planning your BA A BA degree is made up of two maj subjects and 16 additional courses. A course runs f a semester (one half of the academic year), either from February to June July to November. F each course you will submit essays assignments and write tests. The course will be examined at the end of the term. A maj is a subject that you take from first year through to third year. This means you study the same subject in first, second and third year. Each year you study different aspects of that subject and the degree of difficulty and complexity increases as you become me specialised in that subject. You will be given me infmation about the courses offered in Humanities when you register at Wits. F a BA you will be required to take eight courses in each year of study. Planning a curriculum and career direction Courses are offered at Level I, Level 2 and Level 3. Consider your career options. Check the boxes overleaf f some ideas. Read through the course description and tables on pages 59 to 61. Make a list of the subjects that interest you most. It is sensible to take maj subjects that are in related areas but you do not have to do this. If you wish, you may take all your courses in the field of languages, f example, histical subjects,, alternatively, a mixture of courses from these general fields. If you are interested in a professionally ientated career (e.g. teaching), make sure you have chosen appropriate subjects. Check your course choices against the Faculty timetable f all years of study. Be prepared to amend your choice, either because of timetable clashes and / because some courses are restricted. Wits fact The Wits School of Arts is one of the first integrated arts schools in South Africa that covers Fine Arts and Music, Dramatic Art, Histy of Art, Television and Film Studies, as well as Heritage and Tourism Studies.
CAREER AREAS AND SUITABLE MAJOR SUBJECTS 57 African languages Modern languages = Nguni / Sotho / Zulu = French / German / Italian / Ptuguese / Spanish African Studies Interested in having a though knowledge of Africa? Choose majs from: African Languages African Languages Literature African Linguistics African Literature African Studies in Histy and Politics Anthropology Choose other courses focusing on African issues from: South African Sign Language Histy Histy of Art International Relations Literary and Cultural Studies Focus on the relationship between the arts, literature and society. Possible majs and courses include: African Languages African Literature Anthropology Drama and Film English Histy of Art Linguistics Media Studies Modern Languages Music in Histy and Society Psychology / Organisational Psychology Sociology South African Sign Language Economics f BA students Interested in the wld of economics and commerce? Combine Economic Studies with: Industrial and Economic Sociology Histy International Relations Political Studies Psychology / Organisational Psychology Philosophy Media, Literature and Culture Interested in the relationship between the modern mass media, literature and culture in this constantly expanding technological age? Choose majs from: African Languages African Literature Dramatic Art English Histy of Art Media Studies Modern Languages Music in Histy and Society Philosophy Psychology / Organisational Psychology and Linguistics South African Sign Language Wk, Organisation and Society Interested in the relationship between the wld of wk, the individual and the broader society? Exple this from the perspective of: African Languages and Literature Anthropology Economics Histy Industrial and Economic Sociology Psychology / Organisational Psychology Add elective courses from: Linguistics Modern Languages Psychology South African Sign Language English Language and Literature African Literature and English offer various course combinations. Study diverse literatures from different cultures and contexts as well as English Language and Literacy. Education Interested in questions like Why do we have schools? How do we learn? Choose majs from: African Languages and Literature Linguistics Modern Languages Philosophy Political Studies Psychology Sociology South African Sign Language Teaching subjects of your choice Histical Studies Interested in histical, linguistic, literacy and cultural perspectives of the past, the relationship between past and present the conservation and preservation of our heritage? Wits is particularly well equipped to serve your area of interest. Choose majs and elective courses from: African Languages, Literature and Linguistics African Literature African Studies in Histy and Politics Archaeology English Histy Histy of Art Linguistics Modern Languages Music in Histy and Society South African Sign Language
58 Development Studies Development issues are imptant in South Africa and a knowledge of social, political and economic development is essential in the job market today. Areas of interest span many disciplines but majs and courses can focus on: African Languages and Literature Industrial and Economic Sociology African Studies in Histy and Politics International Relations Anthropology Linguistics Economics Psychology Geography Social Wk Global Politics and Diplomacy Interested in international politics (past and present) and South Africa s position in Africa and the wld? Or do you wish to become a career diplomat wk f a commercial law company with strong international ties? Choose majs from: Economics International Relations Political Studies and combine it with a language such as: French, German Italian Complement this with electives from: African Studies in Histy and Politics Philosophy Histy Psychology Histy of Art Sociology Language Studies and Translation Learning a range of different languages, studying the relationship between language, society and culture may appeal to you. Choose majs from: African Languages and Literature German English Italian French and Francophone Studies Ptuguese Linguistics South African Sign Language Plus electives from courses such as Spanish. Law, Conflict and Society Interested in the role of law in mediating conflicts in society, whether past present? Combine Law with: African Languages and Literature Linguistics Histy Modern Languages Industrial and Economic Sociology Philosophy International Relations Political Studies Psychology Law, Culture and Language The dynamic relationship between different languages and the values, attitudes, beliefs and rules of society will be of great value to students taking Law. Choose a second maj course from: African Languages Linguistics African Literature Media Studies Anthropology Philosophy English Psychology South African Sign Language Sociology Psychology The study of Psychology can complement a range of other courses in both the humanities and social sciences, shape contributions in the wld of wk and can lead to a professional career in one of the psychology specialisations. Within the field of psychology there are a number of different career options including: wking in industry and ganisations, wking with adults and children who are experiencing psychological problems, wking to change destructive patterns in communities, and wking as a researcher to understand social and health issues, among many others. Topics studied may include: Abnmal Psychology Child and Adolescent Psychology Cognitive Neuropsychology Community Psychology Critical Social Psychology Employment Relations Employee wellbeing Health Psychology Organisational Behaviour Organisational Effectiveness Therapeutic Interventions Cognitive Studies Specialisation in Politics, Philosophy and Economics - BA (PPE) PPE will provide a broad and deep understanding of the wld we live in, together with a wide range of thinking skills required f high level engagement in a rapidly changing wld. This specialisation provides an understanding of political, philosophical and economic ideas, of the nature of political institutions, political processes and decision making, the wking of economic systems, the causes of poverty and wealth and how to promote development, together with a rigous training in analytical thinking and argument.
59 Career Areas PLANNING A CURRICULUM AND CAREER DIRECTION These are some of the areas of study you may like to consider f your BA. AFRICAN LANGUAGES/LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Interesting courses have been introduced in IsiZulu and Sotho f students who are not first language speakers. The courses aim to familiarise students with speaking, reading, writing and hearing either IsiZulu Sesotho at the elementary level. These courses focus on grammatical structures of various literary genres and socio-cultural context. This is done through texts from various literary genres. AFRICAN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS These courses are designed f students with, at least, a knowledge of one official indigenous language of South Africa and examine the histical facts that gave rise to the languages spoken in South Africa today. Other courses look at all the linguistic aspects of these languages, especially, the Sotho and Nguni languages. A comparison of the mpho-phonological structure of these official indigenous languages is also expled. Finally, students are also introduced to Computational Linguistics, which foccuses on the development of technological tools f these resource-scarce languages. AFRICAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE African languages are becoming increasingly imptant in a post-apartheid context because of the official status they have been accded. Courses therefe comprise language acquisition components f non-mother tongue speakers and linguistic, literature components designed f mother tongue speakers and African Languages Media. Through the study of these courses students acquire receptive and language reproduction skills as well as analytical and interpretive skills. ARCHAEOLOGY DRAMA AND FILM ECONOMICS Archaeology is the study of human histy through material remains such as stone tools, food residue, rock art, pottery and settlement plans. First - year students study the biological evolution of man, man s past as a hunter - gatherer and the igins of farming and urbanisation. Courses deal with the histy and changing fms of film, television and theatre. Lectures are illustrated with dramatic perfmances, television screenings and the projection of films. This covers the functioning of economic systems, the determination of income and development, international trade and payment mechanisms. Matric Maths is required. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES GEOGRAPHY GERMAN Courses introduce the language in its spoken and written fms and give a critical appreciation of aspects of French and Francophone Studies literature, thought, histy and civilisation. French is a wld language which is also spoken in me than 20 African countries. Increasing competition and the development of a global economy means that taking a French maj is me attractive than ever. Courses which combine well with French are amongst others: Political Science, International Relations, Journalism and Media studies, other languages, the Arts in general and Business studies. The course includes physical geography, human geography and regional geography. Courses introduce the language in its spoken and written fms and give a critical appreciation of aspects of German literature, thought, histy and culture. Germany is one of South Africa s most imptant trading partners and there is extensive economic, scientific and cultural co - operation between the two countries. German is the most spoken language in the European Union (Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including minity status in many other countries). German - speaking companies employ many South African graduates as do NGO s. Tourism also presents interesting career opptunties as well as the diplomatic service and other government departments. German has special minity status in the South African Constitution. German combines well with all other subjects offered by the Humanities and is particularly recommended f Psychology, Philosophy and the Social Sciences. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ITALIAN LAW The study of international relations contributes to societies overall understanding of why states do such things as go to war, why they trade with each other why they care when human rights are being abused elsewhere. You, as budding international relations scholars and experts, are here to gain an understanding of the key events and tools that are used to unpack and figure out why states, international ganisations, even individuals, behave the way they do. International Relations is traditionally a multidisciplinary field with igins in histy, economics, political science, sociology and law. Our first year courses will introduce you and provide you with a fundamental understanding of this exciting and crucial area of study. Courses introduce the language in its spoken and written fms and give a critical appreciation of aspects of Italian literature, thought, histy and culture. It is useful f students planning careers in music, fine arts, design, architecture, linguistics, translation, interpreting and international relations. Italy is a wld leader in the culinary arts, interi design, fashion and furniture design. Students entering any of these fields would benefit greatly from knowing Italian. Lastly, the tourism industry is and always has been a thriving business with many Italians visiting South Africa and large parties going to Italy f recreation, spt and business purposes. All societies are governed by some fm of law. We need to know the nature of our legal system and how it confms with mality. Topics covered include Constitutional Law, Customary Law, Persons and Family Law, Criminal Law, Succession and Contract.
60 Remember to keep a career focus in mind. F example, if you are interested in communications journalism as a career, suitable areas of study would include Media Studies, Languages, Sociology, Psychology, International Relations and Political Studies. AFRICAN LANGUAGES LITERATURE These courses are designed f students with a knowledge of an African language and they look at the diverse range of Nguni and Sotho literary material in southern Africa. They cover maj wks of poetry, prose, drama and journalistic articles, including translated wks. Emphasis is placed on the histy and emergence of the different types of literary genres. AFRICAN LITERATURE The study of al and written literature written in translated from English, directly concerned with the African experience using fiction, poetry, popular culture and drama of the African continent. All texts are in English. ANTHROPOLOGY Anthropology is the study of humankind in social and cultural contexts. It documents and examines the diversity of human cultures, social relations, environment and products. ENGLISH EUROPEAN LITERATURE FINE ARTS Courses give students access to a collection of literatures written in English. They foster various approaches to textual analysis and criticism while expling the relations between literary wks and their social, histical cultural contexts. Studying English Literature at Wits prepares one f a wide range of careers in communicative professions. Aside from the obvious career in teaching English and literature in English and cognate courses both locally and internationally, English involves content and skills which are vital f careers in writing, research, journalism, editing, publishing, management, human resources, public relations and so on. Wits English has a good reputation and our graduates are highly sought after by all manner of businesses ranging from small businesses to cpations and governments. HISTORY Histy at Wits aims to revitalise your views of the past, to introduce exciting new topics and to challenge many of the assumptions and approaches you learned at school. In the process, histy equips students with skills in research, analysis and effective writing, which are sought after by a wide range of employees. Courses introduce students to a range of literary texts written in the main European languages (Spanish, Ptuguese, French, German, Italian and Russian). Courses exple transnational relations and reciprocal influences especially with regards to Francophone, Lusophone and South American Spanish texts. HISTORY OF ART Art Histy aims to encourage a critical awareness and understanding of visual culture in a range of contexts modern and histical, First and Third Wld, from High Art to Popular Culture. The BA (FA) degree equips students f a career as an artist and any field requiring practical / intellectual expertise in visual culture e.g. digital multimedia, museums, gallery administration, teaching (all levels), curating, general arts administration, creative wk in the theatre, electronic media, art education in primary, secondary and tertiary, as well as special needs settings, art publishing, professional fine and commercial art, photography, computer graphics, art criticism and writing. INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY Sociology is the study of society in all its complexity from both an empirical and a theetical perspective. The key assumption that sociologists make is that human behaviour is shaped by the social context in which people find themselves. As such Sociology helps us to see how families, ganisations, communities, cultural practices and broader political, economic and social processes impact on the ways in which people act and think about the wld. Sociology s scope is vast, examining areas as diverse as health disease, development, land refm, crime, culture, states, government, media, identity, gender, race and class, amongst many others. Industrial and Economic Sociology is a specialisation within the broad field which focuses particularly on the socially embedded nature of the economy and the wkplace. LINGUISTICS MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS MATHEMATICS MEDIA STUDIES Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It studies language on its own and as part of a culture and society, referring to a wide range of languages in the process. Statistics deals with descriptive statistics, counting techniques, probability, discrete and continuous distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, crelation, regression and one - way analysis of variance. Matric Maths is required. These courses cover all aspects of Mathematics, including general knowledge and histy of mathematical concepts. Matric Maths is required. Media Studies equips undergraduate and postgraduate students with the critical and analytical skills to be able to operate in the 21st Century media environment and the Infmation Age. Students will be exposed to theies, debates and discussions about the role of the media in society as well as being exposed to ways of analysing the operations of the media, media products and media consumption by audiences. Career Opptunities: A Media Studies maj would be useful f people who would like to be in journalism*, media products/ market analysis, advertising*, audience and media research, government communications, publishing media management, and policy and regulation analysis. * Usually in conjunction with an additional course in practical skills offered elsewhere upon completion of their BA.
61 MUSIC PHILOSOPHY POLITICAL STUDIES PORTUGUESE Music in Histy and Society: Music is a universal phenomenon but not a universal language. Music is studied in its histical, cultural and social contexts focusing on Western classical music, popular music and Jazz music. To study the maj subject, a knowledge of the they of music is essential, individual Music in Histy and Society course do require music they knowledge. Philosophy is the search f rationally justified answers to fundamental questions about human beings and the wld in which they live. Philosophical questions range from abstract matters such as whether religious belief is rationally defensible, whether human beings have free will, whether abtion is mally permissible, whether an ethic of Ubuntu is compatible with the death penalty. Studying philosophy is beneficial f at least two reasons. Firstly, philosophy requires and develops skills of reflection that deepen personal understanding and promote autonomy. In essence this means that studying philosophy will enable you to think f yourself, rather than passively absbing the beliefs and values of contempary culture. Secondly, since philosophical investigation is rational investigation and since the nature of rational investigation is itself a philosophical question, philosophers spend a lot of time articulating and explaining just how to go about thinking crectly, and devising practical methods of logical analysis, argument construction, and evaluation. Philosophy is then an extremely practical subject because every academic discipline requires expertise in clear and careful thinking and studying philosophy will make you a clearer and me careful thinker. The study of politics is concerned with the relations of power in society. Whenever people come into conflict, compete co-operate over matters of money, position, influence status they may be said to be acting politically. Politics has no scientific fmulae labaties. There are usually several answers to each of the questions we ask. In politics there are many competing analytical models, each of which has its own concepts terminology and each of which tends to raise its own questions. The study of politics can sometimes be a preparation f a career in public affairs: fmer students of the department include, Winnie Madikizela- Mandela, Tony Leon, Valli Moosa and Judge Richard Goldstone. A degree in political studies opens up opptunities to wk in non-governmental ganisations, the public sect, private business, diplomacy, international ganisations, survey research ganisations, development bodies and the news media. Ptuguese studies offer courses f total beginners as well as f those with some pri knowledge of the language. Our method combines a communicative approach based on conversation skills and facilitated by multimedia tools. This course can be taken as a maj. Courses introduce the language in its spoken and written fms and give a critical appreciation of aspects of Ptuguese literature, thought, histy and culture. Ptuguese has a significant role in Africa, since it s the official language of PALOP (Ptuguesespeaking african countries), but also in Brazil and East Tim. It s spoken in Macao and some parts of India, too. Courses which combine well with Ptuguese are amongst others: International Relations, Political Sciences, Media Studies and other languages. PSYCHOLOGY SOUTH AFRICAN SIGN LANGUAGE SPANISH Psychology is the study of human experience and behaviour and the ways in which individuals relate to each other and their environment. Psychology offers a rich and diverse knowledge base concerning human functioning in all its facets and is relevant to almost every aspect of people s lives. As society has become me complex Psychology has come to play an increasingly imptant role in understanding human behaviour and in shaping interventions to ensure optimal functioning of individuals, group and communities. Students may maj in General Psychology Organisational Psychology. South African Sign Language (SASL) is becoming increasingly imptant in a society that values communication with all people. Courses introduce the receptive and productive skills of South African Sign Language (SASL); vocabulary in context as well as basic social functions and basic grammatical structures of SASL; and the igins of signed language and the concepts underlying Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community. Students who maj in SASL will also study SASL linguistics, poetry and sosiolinguistics f sign languages. Recommended to students who have an interest in Education, Drama, Language and Psychology. These courses introduce students to the language in its spoken and written fms and give a critical appreciation of aspects of literature, thought and histy of Spanish - speaking countries. (Courses not offered at Wits may be taken through UNISA with the Dean s permission.)
62 CAREER OPTIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES To maximise your career options you may choose a focused BA followed by a postgraduate year of study. In this year, you learn practical hands-on skills f the profession you have chosen. Why must I do a BA first? Why can t I start with practical skills immediately? To survive in today s wld you need ideas. You need to be able to think creatively and critically. You need to communicate effectively. You need to be able to analyse situations and understand how the mind wks. A BA gives you this kind of mind training. Practical and technical skills are imptant but they go out of date quickly. If you do narrow technical training you will get a job but will not advance in your career as your skills will lose their competitive edge. With a solid ideas - rich training you will have thinking skills and abilities. These skills will never go out of date and will be with you f life. These are some of the options you may like to consider: Health Studies There is an urgent need f experts in the field of Health Studies: experts who can understand the social and histical roots of health, disease and epidemics; who are able to explain its general and its particular impact on southern African society and who have the insight to deal with various needs and outcomes (f example, devising programmes f health promotion, counselling, community care, etc). It is suggested that two majs be chosen from courses like Psychology, Sociology, Histy, Anthropology and Political Studies. It is also recommended that other courses be chosen from Economics and languages. After completing your BA and if you meet the requirements, you may be selected to register f a diploma in Health Studies an Honours programme with a health focus. Histy, Heritage and Tourism Tourism is the fastest growing sect of the South African economy and there is a huge demand f trained professionals to wk in all aspects of tourism. The package provides a solid intellectual grounding f the tourism industry, where you need a good knowledge of Histy and Geography as well as South Africa s rich cultural diversity. The Heritage sect encompasses museums, archives, theme parks, monuments and the like. If you are interested in Cultural Tourism choose two majs from: African Literature Anthropology Archaeology Histy Histy of Art Environmental Tourism enthusiasts choose their majs from: Geography and Environmental Studies Sociology The Tourism and Development focus requires majs from: Anthropology Geography and Environmental Studies Sociology International Commerce, Law and Diplomacy This option prepares students f careers in international business, diplomacy, international ganisations and a growing number of non - governmental ganisations involved in international development, humanitarian affairs and other services. You need to take International Relations as your maj and choose other courses such as Law to make up the required courses f your degree. After completing your BA, if eligible, you may proceed to an Honours in International Relations. Journalism This option gives you an intellectual training f the kind of journalism you want to enter, e.g. cultural journalism, financial repting, spts repting, etc. You also need ideas and a deep knowledge of social, political and cultural trends in South Africa, the continent and the wld. You need to choose two majs from: Any Language Literature programme Economics Geography Histy International Relations Media Studies Political Studies Philosophy Sociology Media Studies Media Studies investigates the media and infmation technologies as they become me and me imptant in the wld today. In our daily lives, me and me knowledge of new media fms, communication technologies and the digital revolution is being demanded of us. In first year, students are introduced to a wide range of approaches to mass media and popular culture. You will develop key critical skills that will help you understand global and local infmation and will increase your media literacy. Majs choices would be: A Language Literature programme Drama and Film Histy of Art Media Studies Professional Psychologist The Wits Psychology Department offers a range of masters degrees leading to registration as a professional psychologist in the fields of Clinical, Organisational, Counselling, Educational and Research. The training programmes are accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa and in most instances involve a supervised internship in the field of interest. Qualified psychologists are employed in a number of settings including schools, research ganisations, business, government, private practice, hospitals and clinics. Course choices would be a maj in Psychology Organisational Psychology, followed by an honours in Psychology Organisational Psychology.
63 Publishing Studies Publishing is a multidimensional industry which requires multiskilled people. Publishing involves a whole range of different activities conceptualising projects, ganising writers to write them, editing, designing and producing books, marketing and promoting them and so on. All of which require a variety of skills. Therefe you can choose your majs from the wide selection in the Faculty, although useful courses would be: Any Language Literature programme Media Studies Creative Writing Translation and Interpreting Professional translation and interpreting services are in great demand in South Africa. With eleven official languages (plus Sign Language), there is an increasing need f materials to be translated into these languages and f interpreting services to be provided at conferences, in Parliament and in the community. You need to take one me languages as your maj. Choose from: African Languages and Linguistics Applied English Language Studies English French German Italian Linguistics South African Sign Language Choose other courses from: Economics International Relations Law Political Studies After completing your BA, if eligible, you proceed to an Honours Masters in Translation and / Interpreting. Wk, Organisation and Society This option focuses on how the wld of wk is being profoundly transfmed, both nationally and globally. It is increasingly difficult to understand and manage the challenges resulting from this at the level of ganisations alone, so a broader understanding of society and of economics is needed. After completing the degree, career opptunities exist in industry, psychology, trade unions, research survey wk, NGOs, consulting, policy and planning, journalism and law. Choose your maj from: Economics Industrial Sociology Psychology / Organisational Psychology After completing your BA, if eligible, you may proceed to an Honours in Industrial Sociology, an Honours in Organisational Psychology a diploma at the Wits Business School Wits School of Governance. Wits fact Wits University has been instrumental in digitising the Truth and Reconciliation Archives. It can be accessed at: www.wits.ac.za/library/truth The University is also involved in the Desmond Tutu Archive Project wth R65 million, that aims to be one of the biggest online archives about an individual. The University has partnered with the University of the Western Cape and King s College in London on this project. Wits is already home to imptant Histical Papers f example, the fmer president Nelson Mandela s letters and other valuable wks. Wits fact Wits University boasts over 14 museums and two art galleries housing a variety of rare and valuable artwks.
64 ACADEMIC COURSES COURSE LEVEL 1 CLASS LEVEL 2 CLASS LEVEL 3 CLASS AFRICAN LANGUAGES Sesotho (2 nd and 3 rd language stream) No previous knowledge required Zulu (2 nd and 3 rd language stream) No previous knowledge required Sesotho (Language & Culture) Zulu (Language & Culture) E E Sesotho (Language & Culture) Zulu (Language & Culture) D D Sesotho (Language & Culture) Zulu (Language & Culture) A A AFRICAN LANGUAGES LITERATURE No previous knowledge required Literature B Literature A Literature D AFRICAN LITERATURE No previous knowledge required African Literature A African Literature E African Literature B ANTHROPOLOGY No previous knowledge required Anthropology A Anthropology E Anthropology D ARCHAEOLOGY No previous knowledge required Archaeology D Archaeology A Archaeology B DRAMA AND FILM No previous knowledge required Film, Visual & Perfming Arts E Drama and Film C / D Drama and Film C ECONOMIC CONCEPTS 34 matric points (using the APS rating system) ECONOMICS Economic Concepts IA and IB A 36 points; a pass in English First Language and a pass in Mathematics with at least a Level 5 Economics I Computational Mathematics Business Statistics A/D/E A/C/E A/C/E Economics IIA and Economics IIB C C E Economics III D ENGLISH Pass in English First Language with at least a Level 5 a pass in English First Additional Language with at least a Level 7 English A English C / E English B FRENCH No previous knowledge required OR at least a pass in French First Language Additional Language with at least a Level 5 f direct admission to Level 2 French A French E French D GEOGRAPHY No previous knowledge required but must be in first year of study Geography I E Geography II D Geography III C GERMAN No previous knowledge required at least a pass in First Language German Additional Language with at least a 5 f direct admission to level 2 German E German D / E German C HISTORY No previous knowledge required Histy C Histy A /D Histy A/C/D HISTORY OF ART No previous knowledge required Film, Visual & Perfming Arts I E Histy of Art A Histy of Art D This serves as an example of slots that are followed but may vary from year to year. Please see timetable provided by Faculty f the crect class (timetable slot) and times.
65 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS LEVEL 1 CLASS LEVEL 2 CLASS LEVEL 3 CLASS No previous knowledge required International Relations B International Relations A International Relations E ITALIAN No previous knowledge required f admission to level 1. A pass in Italian First Language Additional Language with at least a 5 f direct admission to Level 2 LAW At least 43 points at matric using Wits rating system LINGUISTICS Italian C Italian B Italian E Law C Law E Law A&D / B No previous knowledge required Linguistics C/A Linguistics B Linguistics A MATHEMATICS 70% pass in Mathematics Mathematics I (Maj) D / E Mathematics II E Mathematics III B MEDIA STUDIES No previous knowledge required Media Studies C Media Studies D Media Studies A MUSIC Music in Histy and Society No fmal knowledge of music required PHILOSOPHY Film, Visual and Perfming Arts I E Music in Histy and Society B / D Music in Histy and Society No previous knowledge required Philosophy A Philosophy B/E Philosophy B/D POLITICAL STUDIES No previous knowledge required Political Studies E Political Studies D Political Studies C PORTUGUESE No previous knowledge required Ptuguese C / D Ptuguese D Ptuguese A PSYCHOLOGY No previous knowledge required Psychology B / E Psychology: General Psychological Research and Design and Analysis SOUTH AFRICAN SIGN LANGUAGE D / A B / A Psychology (General and Organisational) No previous knowledge required SA Sign Language A/D SA Sign Language A SA Sign Language E SOCIOLOGY SPANISH Sociology D Sociology Industrial Sociology No previous knowledge required Spanish B C&E Sociology B This serves as an example of slots that are followed but may vary from year to year. Please see timetable provided by Faculty f the crect course class (timetable slot) and times. C C
66 Example of a possible BA curriculum 08:00-09:45 10:15-14:00 12:30-13:15 14:15-17:00 MAJOR SUBJECTS SOCIOLOGY AND HISTORY LEVEL CLASS 1 st year Histy at level 1 Political Studies E English at level 1 A/D choose A slot Sociology at level 1 2 nd year Histy at level 2 Sociology at level 2 C Political Studies at level 1 D International Relations B 3 rd year Sociology at level 3 B Histy at level 3 E Level 1 Monday English Political Studies Sociology Histy Tuesday English Political Studies Sociology Wednesday Histy English Political Studies Thursday Sociology Histy English Friday Political Studies Sociology Histy Level 2 Monday Histy Sociology Tuesday International Relations Histy Political Studies Wednesday Sociology International Relations Histy Thursday Political Studies Sociology International Relations Histy Friday Political Studies Sociology International Relations Level 3 Monday Histy Tuesday Sociology Histy Wednesday Sociology Histy Thursday Sociology Friday Histy Sociology PLANNING YOUR BACHELOR OF ARTS (LECTURE TIMETABLE) All courses are allocated to classes A, B, C, D E. You will be issued with a timetable listing at enrolment which will indicate the times allocated f each course You will need to ensure that no times overlap when selecting a particular combination of courses. Be prepared to amend your choice, either because of timetable clashes and / because some courses are restricted. Once you are registered on the University computer system you will be provided with an e - mail address and you will be e - mailed a personalised timetable. SESSION 1 2 BREAK 3 4 BREAK 5 LUNCH 6 7 8 Time 08:00 08:45 09:00 09:45 09:45 10:15 10:15 11:00 11:15 12:00 Monday A A E E D C C C Tuesday B B A A E D D D Wednesday C C B B A E E E Thursday D D C C B A A A Friday E E D D C B B B 12:00 12:30 12:30 13:15 13:15 14:15 14:15 15:00 15:15 16:00 16.15 17:00
The Study of Education Bachel of Education (BEd) degree While teachers may not always know just how much difference they make, the legacy they build is seen in the successes of the children they teach. Me than ever befe, our country needs quality teachers who are knowledgeable, love learning and who can empower the lives of thousands of children. The BEd degree enables you to specialise in the teaching of children of different age groups and over a wide range of subjects. A BEd degree from Wits gives the edge to the children you will guide and suppt towards citizenship in the fullest sense of the wd. F it is a teacher who crafts tomrow and the reward that brings to all concerned, the children, the teacher, the community and finally the nation, is immeasurable. The BEd is a full time, internationally recognised degree that is studied over four years. It qualifies students to teach in any school in South Africa and to register with the South African Council of Educats. A BEd from Wits enables you to enter a career as a teacher a researcher in educational issues. Student teachers can choose from a wide range of teaching subjects within three BEd specialisations: Foundation Phase Teaching: Grades R-3 Seni Primary Teaching: Grades 4-7 Secondary Teaching: Grade 8-12 The BEd degree from Wits helps you build the knowledge and skills to craft, f example, a child s initial engagement with alphabetic symbols a Grade 12 s ah ha moment as a Mathematical problem suddenly presents a solution. Few careers offer the satisfaction that teachers feel as they see children learning, thinking and developing over time. Curriculum f Bachel of Education (BEd) degree While there are certain courses that are compulsy f all BEd students, there are some courses that are geared specifically to prepare you to teach particular subjects. The compulsy subjects include studies in Education, Literacies that teachers use and need, and a new additional language that you have not previously studied. All students undertake regular sessions of practical Teaching Experience during their studies. In addition to the compulsy subjects, you will be required to study two teaching subjects: an academic maj taken from first year f four years, and an academic sub-maj taken from second year f three years. The subjects you can choose from are listed in the table below: TEACHING SUBJECTS I AND II YEAR 1 YEAR 2 67 Afrikaans I & II English I & II IsiZulu I & II Mathematics I & II Concepts and Literacy in Mathematics I & II Natural Science I & II Social Sciences I & II Technology I & II Economic and Management Sciences I & II Life Orientation I & II Arts and Culture I & II Afrikaans III & IV English III & IV IsiZulu III & IV Mathematics III & IV Infmation Technology III Concepts and Literacy in Mathematics III Life Sciences III & IV Physical Sciences III & IV Geography III & IV Histy III & IV Engineering Graphics and Design III & IV Electrical Technology III Mechanical Technology III Infmation Technology III Business Studies III & IV Accountany III & IV Economics III & IV Physical Education III Religious Education III Drama III Music III Visual Arts III You would also take courses about how to teach these subjects effectively f different age groups of children.
68 The Study of Education These are the subjects you will take over the four years of study: STRUCTURE OF THE BEd CURRICULUM YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 Education I Education II Education III Education IV Compulsy subjects New literacies f teachers Mathematical Routes New additional language Teaching Experience I Teaching Experience II Teaching Experience III Teaching Experience IV Teaching subjects First teaching subject I First teaching subject II First teaching subject III First teaching subject IV Second teaching subject I Second teaching subject II Second teaching subject III Foundation Phase Methodology Introduction to Foundation Phase studies and Introduction to teaching Grade R 2 half-courses in Foundation Phase methodology 2 half-courses in Foundation Phase methodology 2 half-courses in Foundation Phase methodology Seni Primary Methodology Becoming a Teacher and a half-course in Seni Primary Methodology 2 half-courses in Seni Primary Phase Methodology 2 half-courses in Seni Primary Methodology 2 half-courses in Seni Primary Methodology Secondary Methodology Becoming a Teacher and a half-course in Secondary Methodology: First teaching subject 2 half-courses in Secondary Methodology 2 half-courses in Secondary Methodology 2 half-courses in Secondary Methodology Admission Requirements NSC matriculants: An APS of 34 points is required.
69 Here is a brief description of your first year subjects: COURSES Education Teaching Experience Becoming a Teacher Methodology Courses Academic Maj/Sub-Majs New Literacies f Teachers Mathematical Routes DESCRIPTION Teaching and learning from the perspectives of psychology, sociology and philosophy Beginning with observing and analysing, you will gradually take responsibility f teaching selected lessons under the supervision of a teacher and a University tut. By final year you will be able to manage a class and design lessons and materials. You will be involved in extra-curriculum and community based responsibilities very similar to those of a newly qualified teacher You are introduced to the ways in which teachers wk to extend learners knowledge and understanding of the subjects they teach Practical knowledge and skills necessary f teaching particular phases/subjects The study of the discipline at tertiary level The New Literacies course will focus on the different types of literacies such as academic literacy, literacies across the curriculum, digital literacy and home and school literacies. Students will be encouraged to read and produce different types of text Focuses on developing abilities to make sense of and apply mathematics as a teacher Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Qualification to teach if you have a BA, BAFA, BSc BCom Some students who wish to teach, complete a first degree followed by the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). If you decide to follow this route it is advisable to include courses in at least three approved teaching subjects in the first year of study of your degree. This will give you some flexibility should you fail a subject decide not to proceed with a particular subject beyond the first year. You must take courses at each level from the chosen discipline and not substitute approved courses from another discipline, as the University cannot guarantee that these would be recognised by education authities. In der f your degree to be recognised f teaching purposes by the education authities you must have passed English and another language at matriculation level. Students who have completed the 4 - year BA Fine Arts degree and wish to teach Art at school level are also required to complete the PGCE. Curriculum Example Possible curriculum f students who wish to study teaching. The teaching subjects, in this example, are Geography, Histy and English. LEVEL 1 st year Histy at Level 1 English at Level 1 Economics at Level 1 Geography at Level 1 2 nd year English at Level 2 Geography at Level 2 Histy at Level 2 Italian at Level 1 3 rd year Geography at Level 3 Histy at Level 3 TIMETABLE SLOT (COURSES) A / C choose C slot A / D choose A slot B / E choose B slot E C / E choose E slot D A / E choose A slot C C E 4 th year Postgraduate Certificate in Education Note: In the first year of study, approved teaching subjects are Geography, Histy, Economics and English. This curriculum example shows the maj teaching subjects taken to Level 3, as Histy and Geography, with English taken up to Level 2. To teach English this is in der as two Level 1 courses in English are taken in the first year of study.
70 Bachel of Audiology The professional audiologist is trained to assess and treat children and adults with hearing and balance disders. In the B (Audiology) four year programme, the maj subjects are Audiology and Psychology. Other courses include Linguistics, South African Sign Language, Anatomy and Neuro-anatomy. Student audiologists learn to provide assessments and intervention f people of all ages who present with hearing and balance disders in their practical courses at the University s Hearing Clinic and at various other institutions such as hospitals, community centres and schools. Curriculum f the first year B (Audiology) : Anatomy and Functional Anatomy f Speech and Hearing Linguistics Psychology Speech and Hearing Science Speech Pathology and Audiology I Selection: Only 25 places are available in the first year of study f the B (Audiology) and applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit and departmental selection procedures. Potential candidates are encouraged to observe professional Audiology practice, preferably in a public hospital setting. The selection of applicants will take place in August 2015. If you are writing the matriculation examination in November 2015 and are selected at this stage, you will be offered admission conditional upon your passing the matriculation examination, meeting the minimum requirements f admission and attaining a specified standard in the matriculation examination (this will be communicated to you in the letter offering you a place). Please note, NSC applicants must have at least 34 points and pass in Mathematics with a level 4. The closing date f applications is 30 June 2015. Bachel of Speech-Language Pathology The professional speech-language therapist is trained to assess and treat children and adults with communication disders. These include speech (e.g., stuttering, voice problems), language disders (e.g., delayed child language development adult language problems due to brain injury) and swallowing disders. In the B (Speech Language Pathology) four year programme, the maj subjects are Speech-Language Pathology and Psychology. Other courses include Linguistics, Anatomy, Neuro-anatomy and Neurology. Student speech-language therapists learn to provide assessments and intervention f people of all ages who present with communication disders in their practical courses at the University s Hearing Clinic and at various other institutions such as hospitals, community centres and schools. Curriculum f the first year B(Speech-Language Pathology) : Anatomy and Functional Anatomy f Speech and Hearing Linguistics Psychology Speech and Hearing Science Speech Pathology and Audiology I Selection: Only 25 places are available in the first year of study f the B (Speech-Language Pathology) and applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit and departmental selection procedures. Potential candidates are encouraged to observe professional Speech therapy practice, preferably in a public hospital setting. The selection of applicants will take place in August 2015. If you are writing the matriculation examination in November 2015 and are selected at this stage, you will be offered admission conditional upon your passing the matriculation examination, meeting the minimum requirements f admission and attaining a specified standard in the matriculation examination (this will be communicated to you in the letter offering you a place). Please note, NSC applicants must have at least 34 points and pass in Mathematics with a level 4. The closing date f applications is 30 June 2015. Bachel of Social Wk (B Social Wk) The Social Wk Department strives to be a centre of excellence in social wk education and training in South Africa and inter-nationally, and promotes social change, development and well-being of people through research, teaching and community service. Social Wk is a profession aimed at assisting individuals, groups and communities to solve problems in human relationships; facilitating empowerment and liberation of people in der to enhance their well-being and promoting social change. Principles of human rights, anti-oppression and social justice fm the fundamental value base of the profession. During the four year degree programme students are introduced to professional ethics in social wk and are required to integrate social wk they and practice within a social development paradigm and an eco-systems perspective. Furtherme students are prepared to implement the process of social wk and different intervention models on micro levels (individuals and families), meso levels (groups) and macro levels (communities) within different fields of service. The legislative framewk underpinning social wk practice and the laws providing the profession of social wk with its societal mandate as well as concepts and theies suppting social policy are addressed. An introducty course on research in social wk with specific focus on different research methodologies and designs, the conceptualisation of research proposals and min research study is part of the programme. In addition, social science subjects like psychology and sociology contribute to the necessary background knowledge of the students. Upon completion of the undergraduate degree, it is possible to register f a Masters degree in Social Wk by dissertation only through course wk and research rept in either Occupational Social Wk Social Development. Further postgraduate studies at PhD level are also possible. Entrance requirements: NSC - 34 points. A limited number of places are available and the potential social wk students are required to complete a written social wk selection assessment during October.
71 Bachel of Arts in Fine Arts (BAFA) The BA Fine Arts degree is a four year programme which combines studio practice in all aspects of contempary Fine Art with a high level of academic study in Art Histy, They and Criticism. Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Print-making, Video, Installation and Digital Media fm the ce of the studio programme supplemented by a course in Professional Practice and Curating with a number of elective interdisciplinary options from other areas in the School of Arts. The BA Fine Arts degree prepares students f a wide range of careers in the local and international art wld as artists, photographers, designers, animats, curats, teachers, critics and art histians. BA( FINE ART) CURRICULUM FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR Fine Arts I Film, Visual and Perfming Arts I Fine Arts II Fine Arts III Fine Arts IV Histy of Art II Histy of Art III Art Criticism Research Project One of the following: Design and Drawing I Music Perfmance Studies IA & B Music Literacies and Skills IA & IB Writing IA & IB Perfmance Studies IA & IB 2 X BA courses One of the following: Design and Drawing II Design and Production Studies Perfmance Studies 2A & 2B One of the following: Introduction to the Wld Wide Web as a Creative Medium Introduction to Principles of Animation Design and Drawing III Theies of Art One of the following: Professional Practice Applied Concepts in Netwked Digital Media Introduction to 3D Computer Based Animation Key Moments in 20th Century Arts: Tradition and Innovation, Memy and Visual Culture 2 X BA courses Please ensure your BA courses do not clash on the timetable with your professional degree courses. Selection: Limited places are available f this degree. All applicants must attend an interview. Applicants should bring a ptfolio of their wk to the interview. Once you have applied to Wits you will be infmed of who to contact to set up an appointment. Bachel of Arts in Film and Television (BAFT) Students interested in the medium of the moving image will find Film and Television an exciting and creative option. Whether you are an aspiring direct, creative producer someone who wishes to write the most innovative South African sties f film television, the new Bachel of Arts in Film and Television (BAFT) will offer you numerous learning opptunities. BAFT courses offer students theetically-infmed and production-based learning in a range of fmats from documentary and fiction sht films to music video and experimental filmmaking - as well as offering specialised courses in cinematography, postproduction, studio production and sound design with an emphasis on developing specific skill sets. The undergraduate programme offers the opptunities to be exposed to multiple aspects of filmmaking rather than providing a specialised technical training. BAFT CURRICULUM FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR Film, Visual and Perfming Arts I Drama and Film II Drama and Film III Long Essay: Independent Study Research Project: Sht Film Research Project: Music Video Both of the following: Image Creation I Visual Stytelling I Both of the following: Image Creation II Visual Stytelling II 4 from the following: Directing Fiction (Sem I) Documentary Filmmaking (Sem II) Principles of Sound Design (Sem I) Principles of Studio Production (Sem II) Screenwriting IIIA Screenwriting IIIB One appropriate 3rd year course from WSOA 4 from the following: Fact/Fiction: Blurring the Boundary (Sem I) Fundamentals of Cinematography (Sem I) Fundamentals of Postproduction (Sem 2) Experimental Film (Sem II) Screenwriting IVA Screenwriting IVB One appropriate 4th year course from WSOA 2 X BA courses 2 X BA courses Please ensure your BA courses do not clash on the timetable with your professional degree courses. Selection: Limited places are available f this degree. All applicants must attend an interview. Applicants should bring a ptfolio of their wk to the interview. Once you have applied to Wits you will be infmed of who to contact to set up an appointment.
72 Bachel of Music (BMus) The Bachel of Music (BMus) is a four year programme and is structured to provide students with skills and a firm knowledge of many aspects of music. The types of careers in music are numerous. Some musicians focus on perfmance f example, a guitarist in a rock band; singer in a musical; and a direct of church music. Composers earn a living doing film and television scing video game sound design. F those interested in education, there s an international demand f music teachers. Sound engineers, recding producers and music technologists are central to the billion-rand recding industry. Music opens up opptunties to wk in the media and broadcasting industries. Government, arts and cultural ganisations employ music administrats and some non-governmental and community ganisations have a developmental focus on music. BACHELOR OF MUSIC CURRICULUM FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR COMPULSORY: COMPULSORY: COMPULSORY: COMPULSORY: Film, Visual and Perfming Arts IA & IB Music Literacies and Skills IA & IB Music Perfmance Studies IA & IB Critical Music Studies IIA & IIB Music Literacies and Skills IIA & IIB Music Perfmance Studies IIA & IIB MHS III: Music and Theatre MHS III: Music Sound and Moving Image MHS III: Musical Modernism MHS III: Music in Contempary Lives Music Criticism: Research Project Music Business Studies 2 x BA courses 2 x BA courses Composition 3A & 3B Perfmance 3A & 3B Choose one course from the following: Composition Perfmance Community music Long Essay Please ensure your BA courses do not clash with your professional degree courses on the timetable. Choose one of the following courses if only one course was chosen from the specialisations above: Perfming Arts Management 3A & 3B Introduction to the Wld Wide Web as Creative Media Introduction to Principles of Animation Choose one course at fourth year level from the following: Composition Perfmance Digital Animation Applied Concepts in Interactive Media Practice Perfming Arts Management Selection: Provision is made f an extended curriculum f BMus students which will be determined by their academic background and perfmance. Applicants are advised to submit their application fms to the Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC). Note: All applicants are required to attend an interview and audition in the Wits School of Arts. Call: 011 717 6654 Bachel of Arts in Perfming and Visual Arts (BAPVA) The BAPVA is a four year (full time) degree in the Wits School of Arts. It is intended to promote certain subject combinations not offered in the professional degrees and also the inclusion of an academic maj from outside the School. The BAPVA degree offers learners the opptunity to combine a maj degree such as Drama and Film, Histy of Art Music in Histy and Society with another subject from the Wits School of Arts elsewhere in the Faculty of Humanities. However, restrictions apply to students who wish to take professional courses from the fields of Music, Fine Arts, Film and Television and Digital Arts (Game Design). Students who are applying f Game Design will register f the BA in Perfming & Visual Arts degree. * A course makes up one semester of a subject. Note: Please check that course chosen from general BA subjects do not clash with any courses chosen from the School of Arts timetable. ** Admission to degrees requires an interview/audition with the relevant division. Visit: www.wits.ac.za/humanities/wsoa Selection: All applicants f School of Arts degrees who meet the APS requirements of 34 and higher must attend an interview /audition. Once you have applied to study at Wits you will be infmed of who to contact to set up an appointment.
73 Bachel of Arts in Dramatic Arts (BA (Dramatic Art) The BA (Dramatic Art) is a four year professional programme. It sets out to stimulate an awareness of histical and theetical developments in drama and film and to educate and train students in the theetical and practical study of dramatic art and cognate disciplines. The degree develops critical insight and imaginative intelligence so that students may become innovative theatre - makers, perfmers, directs, applied theatre facilitats and teachers, writers and designers. It also enables students to specialise in television and film studies, and to become responsible personnel in all areas of the perfming and communicative arts. Students will wk regularly in the Wits Theatre a four - theatre complex professionally run with excellent facilities, and in the University s television studios. FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR/ HONOURS Register f eight courses Register f four courses Professional Majs Professional Majs Course (A) in the first semester Couse (B) in the second semester F your first course choose ONE: Design and Production IA & B Perfmance Studies IA & B (Acting -Voice-Movement) Writing IA & B Fine Arts IA & IB Course (A) in the first semester Course (B) in the second semester In the chosen area at 200 level Design and Production 2A & B Perfmance Studies 2A & B (Acting) (Theatre-Making) Writing (Drama/Theatre/Perfmance 2A & B) Applied Drama & Theatre 3 Design 3 Perfmance Studies 3 Movement Studies 3 Writing 3 Directing Studies 3 Perfming Arts Management 3 Applied Drama & Theatre 4 Design 4 Perfmance Studies 4 Movement Studies 4 Writing 4 Directing Studies 4 Perfming Arts Management 4 Digital Arts 4 F your second course choose ONE Design and Production IA & B Perfmance Studies IA & B Music Literature and Skills 1A & B Writing 1A & B Fine Arts IA & IB F your second course at 200 level Design & Production 2A and B Fine Arts 2A & B Perfmance Studies 2A & B Music Literature and Skills 2A & B Writing (Drama/Theatre/Perfmance) 2A & B Digital Arts 3 AND ELECTIVES Film Studies 4A & B Media Studies 4A & B Introduction to Drama Therapy 4B Musical Theatre 4A & B Special Studies (DFL) AND The third course is compulsy In third year In fourth year Film, Visual & Perfming Arts IA and B Drama and Film 2A & B Drama and Film 3 Long essay - independent study Research Project The fourth course Any BA course x 2 e.g. Media Studies, English, Zulu, Psychology, Philosophy, African Literature. Note: You must check that this does not clash on the timetable with one of the first three courses. Any BA course at 2 nd year level 100 level x2 Theatre f Human Rights plus 1 BA course Application must be made through the Wits Student Enrolment Centre. Requirements: English HL 1 st Additional Language. 34 APS points as well as meeting departmental selection procedures which include an audition/interview. Applicants with 30-33 APS points will be waitlisted subject to availability of places. Once you have applied to Wits you will be infmed of who to contact to set up an appointment f the audition/interview. *Admission to this degree requires an APS of 34 higher and an interview / audition with the Drama Division. Bookings f Drama auditions will close on Friday, 06 November 2015.