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AAE Information

AAE Course Dates 2008
Start dates and lesson times are for Public group tuition only. Other tuition options are arranged individually.

Lesson Times:
Mon & Wed: 18h00 to 20h00 OR
Tue &
Thur:		 18h00 t0 20h00 OR
Sat: 09h00 to 13h00
Popular courses are offered on more than one slot. Contact Us for more information.

Course Dates:
INTAKE 1
Early Registration: Fri 14 Dec 2007
Regular Registration: Thu 31 Jan 2008
Starts: Sat 09 Feb or
Tue 12 Feb 2008
Ends: Sat 10 May 2008

Language Courses Offered
All Levels

Afrikaans Portuguese
Arabic Spanish
French SA Sign Language
German South Sotho
Greek Zulu
Italian  

INTAKE 2
Register By: Thu 22 May 2008
Starts: Sat 31 May or
Tue 03 June 2008
Ends: Sat 30 Aug 2008
Language Courses Offered
Levels 1A and 1B
French Spanish
Portuguese Zulu
Language Courses Offered
Levels 2 and Higher
None scheduled in May

Note: Afrikaans, Arabic, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese,SA Sign Language, South Sotho offered in JULY

INTAKE 3
Register By: Thu 17 Jul 2008
Starts: Sat 26 Jul or
Tue 29 Jul 2008
Ends: Sat 18 Oct 2008
Language Courses Offered
Levels 1A and 1B
Afrikaans Italian
Arabic Japanese
German SA Sign Language
Greek South Sotho
Language Courses Offered
Levels 2 and Higher
Afrikaans Japanese
Arabic Portuguese
French Spanish
German SA Sign Language
Greek South Sotho
Italian Zulu

INTAKE 4
Register By: Thu 4 Sep 2008
Starts: Sat 13 Sep or
Tue 16 Sep 2008
Ends: Sat 29 Nov 2008
Language Courses Offered
Levels 1A
French Spanish
Portuguese Zulu
Language Courses Offered
Level 1B
Zulu  
Language Courses Offered
Levels 2 and higer
Offered in Feb 2009
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Admission
  • Learners must be over 16, and have completed Grade 10 or equivalent.
  • Entry level courses assume no prior knowledge in the language.
  • Learners who have some knowledge of the language will require a Pre-assessment.
  • Pre-Assessment involves a 45 minute interview and short written test. 
  • The Pre-assessment cannot be used for certification purposes.
  • The Pre-assessment cannot be regarded as a formal recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Learners with special needs should contact our office so that we may provide the necessary assistance (Contact Details).
  • Cost includes prescribed material.
  • In some cases audio material is not included. Audio material (CDs) can be bought through Wits Language School.

Foreign and African Languages

African, Asian and European Languages - Course Detail

This section will give you more information on:

  • the tuition options available;
  • the languages courses in the African, Asian and European languages area;
  • the structure of the AAE language courses;
  • the content and outcomes of each course;
  • course start dates and lesson times; and
  • general information such as admission requirements.
Tuition Options

African, Asian and European Languages - Tuition Options

  1. Public courses are offered at Wits Language School in a group setting. Students come from a variety of backgrounds with a shared interest in learning a new language. These courses are offered four times a year:
      • Intake 1: February to May
      • Intake 2: June to August
      • Intake 3: July to October
      • Intake 4: September to November
  2. Corporate courses are aimed at organisations and companies in the private and public sector that need to train staff in specific languages and often for specific needs. These courses are offered at the clients’ premises or at Wits Language School. Corporate courses are offered on a demand basis. (see Corporate Language Solutions for more information)
  3. Small groups are arranged for the general public or for corporate clients when regular group classes cannot be arranged. These are particularly suitable for students at higher levels. (see structure of our language courses).
  4. Private tuition classes can be arranged for students unable to join regular public or corporate classes or who have specific language needs not easily accommodated in other teaching settings.
Language Courses

African, Asian and European Languages – Language Courses

Our languages are in 3 broad groups:

  1. European Languages – we offer courses in Italian, French, German, Greek, Spanish and Portuguese.
  2. Asian and Middle-Eastern Languages – we offer courses in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese.
  3. South African Languages – we offer courses in Afrikaans, IsiZulu and Sesotho. You can also learn South African Sign Language, which we do in collaboration with the Wits Centre for Deaf Studies.
Course Structure

African, Asian and European Languages  – Course Structure

All of the courses offered in the African, Asian and European Language section are at three levels of tuition:

  1. Level 1 (Beginner);
  2. Level 2 (Elementary) and
  3. Level 3 (Pre-Intermediate).

Each Level lasts around six months, with ninety-six hours of tuition*. To make it more convenient for you we have split the levels into modules of 3 months each (Module A and Module B). Modules break up the content into manageable chunks and give you more flexibility. You can work through the Modules and Levels at your own pace and based on your available time. At the end of Module A you will receive a Certificate of Attendance. At the end of Module B you will complete written and oral tests, and will be awarded a Certificate of Competence.

* Courses are run at reduced contact hours when a public class cannot go ahead. This requires all the students’ agreement and an understanding that you need to supplement your learning through additional self-study and independent work in the Wits Language School lab. Semi-private classes are only run when public classes of 8 or more students can’t be offered.

Content and Outcomes

African, Asian and European Languages  - Course Content and Outcomes

LEVEL ONE - Entry Level or Beginner Course

On completion, you will be able to interact (speak and listen) at a basic level on areas of immediate need using rehearsed phrases and simple vocabulary. You will use key phrases and structures in response to typical scenarios and rely heavily on the native speaker for assistance. You will also listen, read and write at a basic level and have learnt the grammar necessary for this level of communication. If you learn Arabic, Mandarin or Japanese you will be expected to write only selected characters, but you will read and transcribe selected texts.

Outcomes and Certification

Contact
Hrs/Module

Contact
Hrs/Level

Notional
Hrs/Level1

MODULE A

Learners achieve only some of the outcomes at Level 1. Learners who attend 80% of the course are issued with a Certificate of Attendance. 36 2 - 48 3 96 200

MODULE B

Learners achieve all the outcomes at Level 1. Learners complete assessments towards a Certificate of Competence. Learners who do not achieve competency at this level are issued Certificates of Attendance. Learners cannot move to the next level without a Certificate of Competence for Module B. 36 2 - 48 3    

1 - Notional hours include lesson times and self-study (homework and additional practice)
2 - Contact hours for classes of between 6 and 9 learners
3 - Contact hours for classes of more than 9 learners

LEVEL TWO - Elementary Course

This level is if you have some prior knowledge and foundation in the language. On completion, you will be able to speak, listen, read and write at a basic level but with greater extension of vocabulary than before. You will still rely on pre-rehearsed and selected structures in order to communicate. You will handle very short social exchanges though still rely on the native speaker for assistance. You will not yet maintain extended conversation independently but will have an increased vocabulary compared to Level One.

Outcomes and Certification

Contact
Hrs/Module

Contact
Hrs/Level

Notional
Hrs/Level1

MODULE A

Learners achieve only some of the outcomes at Level 2. Learners who attend 80% of the course are issued with a Certificate of Attendance. 36 2 - 48 3 96 200

MODULE B

Learners achieve all the outcomes at Level 2. Learners complete assessments towards a Certificate of Competence. Learners who do not achieve competency at this level are issued Certificates of Attendance. Learners cannot move to the next level without a Certificate of Competence for Module B. 36 2 - 48 3    

1 - Notional hours include lesson times and self-study (homework and additional practice)
2 - Contact hours for classes of between 6 and 9 learners
3 - Contact hours for classes of more than 9 learners

LEVEL THREE - Intermediate Course

On completion you will understand the main points of clear standard speech (and written texts) dealing with familiar and frequently discussed topics (work, leisure, social interests). You will deal with most interactions in a limited but independent manner. You will be able to pick out key points from newspapers or TV programmes aimed at native speakers.

Outcomes and Certification

Contact
Hrs/Module

Contact
Hrs/Level

Notional
Hrs/Level1

MODULE A

Learners achieve only some of the outcomes at Level 3. Learners who attend 80% of the course are issued with a Certificate of Attendance. 36 2 - 48 3 96 200

MODULE B

Learners achieve all the outcomes at Level 3. Learners complete assessments towards a Certificate of Competence. Learners who do not achieve competency at this level are issued Certificates of Attendance. Learners cannot move to the next level without a Certificate of Competence for Module B. 36 2 - 48 3    

1 - Notional hours include lesson times and self-study (homework and additional practice)
2 - Contact hours for classes of between 6 and 9 learners
3 - Contact hours for classes of more than 9 learners
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