Foundation programmes usually offer students an alternative qualification for entry into university programmes if they do not meet the entry requirements on the strength of their school-leaving results. They thus help students who may not initially meet entry requirements gain entry to undergraduate study at universities and colleges. These programmes usually focus on developing knowledge and skills in core subjects (such as mathematics and science for science related degrees and diplomas), as well as developing core academic competencies (such as language proficiency, critical thinking and problem-solving skills). They also help students adapt to the university environment or be better prepared for university study. Some foundation courses promise students a place at university after successful completion of the course.
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English Literacy & Language Development
By the end of the module, students will show their ability to:
reflect on reading texts critically by applying a step-by-step methodFinding Your Way in the World of Work. Activity Guide for Office Administration: Level 2
This activity guide is the end result of a journey into materials development that started at the beginning of 2005. Some 30 educators from the FET colleges participated in a series of workshops which were aimed at developing a core team of people in the Limpopo province who could support any initiatives in their own colleges to develop suitable materials for NQF aligned learning programmes including learnerships. The ultimate goal is for colleges to become more responsive to the needs of the province and their learners and to improve the quality of learning and teaching.
Communication Skills Textbook (Word)
This textbook has been designed to support students who are studying Communication during the first semester of the first year. This textbook has been created by lecturers from the University of Malawi - Bunda College of Agriculture. The intention of the Communication Skills course and this textbook is to provide students new to tertiary education, with the prerequisite language skills required to excel in the higher education environment. All students at BCA on completion of the Communication Skills course should be able to: