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At a recent advocacy event presented in Cape Town by the national Department of Education it was announced by means of a brochure dated 30 September 2004 that the existing learning fields referred to on page 10 of the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10 - 12 (General) Overview had been amended. |
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The following table provides more information regarding the amendment to the learning fields and the regrouping of the subjects:
Learning Fields | Subjects |
Agricultural Sciences | Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Management Practices and Agricultural Technology |
Arts and Culture | Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts, Music and Visual Arts |
Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Accounting, Business Studies and Economics |
Languages | 11 Official Languages (Home Language and First Additional Language), 11 Official Languages (Second Additional Language), 13 Non-official Languages: Arabic, French, German, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil, Telegu and Urdu |
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Electrical Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design, Mechanical Technology and Civil Technology |
Human and Social Sciencess | Geography, History, Life Orientation and Religion Studies |
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Computer Applications Technology, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics and Physical Science |
Services | Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies and Tourism |
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It must, however, be noted that the amendments to the learning fields and the regrouping of the subjects have not yet been declared policy. An announcement in this regard will be made in due course. |
SIGNED: J.P. RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2004:12:02
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