Competency Profiles as Basis for Course Design of the MA in Transformational Urban
Course: TUL505 TUL505 Language and Culture Acquisition
CompID Competency Skill Knowledge Value Character
134
Speaks more than one language Has learned a second language

to a level of basic
136
Is a willing language learner Aggressively seeks Learner

knowledge
137
Is humble and uninhibited in Humility (James 3:17)

language learning
138
Can laugh at personal errors Humour Joy (Gal 5:22,23)
139
Knows the rules of phonetics Knows rules of phonetics
58
Attempts incarnational approaches Theology and practice of Incarnation

incarnation and identification.
103
Understands cultural norms Can develop a framework of Cultural frameworks and Biblical

relating to Biblical principles cultural norms ethics
240
Understands culture shock Theory of culture shock Joy (Gal 5:22,23)
Summary for Course = TUL505 (33 competencies)

Course Objectives: Candidates will research and evaluate the vocabulary and grammar needed to carry out critical evaluation proficiently

in the English langauge. Candidates will acquire a vocabulary of 400 words (of which 80 words are advanced

TUL510 English Proficiency theological and Biblical words) that will enable them to express their critical evaluation using appropriate terminology.

Correct grammatical construction of sentences, interesting use of English expressions, correct punctuation, use of

quotations and referencing, will be understood and used competently. Able to use an Advanced English dictionary and

Thesaurus. An academic foundation for these processes will be developed that avoids plagiarism and prepares

candidates for a high level of credible writing.
329
Competent to write in English at Understands 400 new advanced Shows humility, discipline,

graduate level. words in the English language persistence, willingness

including 80 words that are and experience in

advanced theological and Biblical language learning. Is able

words appropriate to this MA in to laugh at personal errors

Urban Leadership degree program and correct future use of

the language. Reads

consistently.
Summary for Course = TUL510 (1 competencies)

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