Business and Economic Sciences- BES
Economics
Augmented Microeconomics
ECO10x1
Ms K. Matjiwa; Ms K. Hlungwani & Ms S. Booi
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Welcome .......................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Purpose of the module ..................................................................................... 3
1.3. Educational approach ...................................................................................... 3
1.4. Responsibilities of the student ......................................................................... 3
2.ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ........................................................................ 4
2.1Contact details .................................................................................................... 4
3.MODULE INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 7
3.1Module Description and Purpose: .................................................................... 7
3.2The students are expected to/ Assumed Knowledge and Skills:................. 7
3.3 Credit Map and Notional Hours ....................................................................... 7
3.4 Articulation with other modules in the programme ...................................... 9
3.5 Module Outcomes............................................................................................ 10
3.6 Module structure/Content: ............................................................................. 11
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4. PROFESSIONAL BODY REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 12
5.TEACHING & LEARNING DETAILS................................................................... 12
5.1 Overview of Learning Activities..................................................................... 12
5.2 Learning Activities Timetable ........................................................................ 13
6.LEARNING RESOURCES ................................................................................... 13
6.1.Prescribed Textbook .......................................................................................... 13
7.ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES.............................................................................. 16
7.1 Assessment plan/ Matrix ................................................................................ 16
7.2 Assessment Policy .......................................................................................... 18
10. SUPPORT SERVICES & RESOURCES .......................................................... 20
10.1 The Library ..................................................................................................... 20
10.2 Special Needs ............................................................................................... 20
10.3 Emthonjeni - Fountain of Student Wellness .............................................. 20
11.GLOSSARY OF INSTRUCTION WORDS ........................................................ 23
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Welcome
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Augmented Microeconomics .
Specifically, welcome to the ECO10x1 where you lay the foundation of Economics at tertiary
level. We trust this year of study will be one filled with amazing experiences that will ultimately
culminate in your graduation with a Diploma certificate. Augmented Microeconomics is a
fascinating study which will provide you with ability to identify, describe and apply a broad
range of fundamental concepts, principles, and applications in the field of Economics in a
market-oriented economy. This is a semester module, and we look forward to imparting critical
knowledge on your over the year; most importantly to engage with the inquisitive questions
that you will bring forward.
1.2. Purpose of the module
This module is intended for students who need to understand the basic principles of
economics and how the various economic variables impact on any organisation’s viability and
operations.
1.3. Educational approach
We embrace the constructivist approach to teaching and learning. The concepts of active
learning and collaboration are central to our philosophy of education. These are behaviours
we seek to model every day in my interactions with students. As lecturers, we most enjoy
teaching in the setting of real-world, emphasizing decision-making, self-reflection, and
interpersonal relationships in a meaningful context. We believe in collaboration, not
competition among the students and members of my team.
As a student in this module, we expect you to come to lectures fully prepared and ready to
contribute to class discussions. There are several learning activities and resources that are
placed on Moodle, please ensure that it is active.
1.4. Responsibilities of the student
To succeed in this module, as a student, take note of the following responsibilities:
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To get the most benefit from this module you will need to come to class prepared- read
ahead, read various material that is provided via Moodle Site, read textbook, follow
current affairs such as Budget Speech, Monetary Policy Statement.
Class attendance for this module is compulsory, and you must attend with your
allocated group- do not attend in another group.
To communicate timeously and to provide supporting information where applicable.
Submit leave of absence accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation
within prescribed timeframes.
Honour the University values
Please refer to General Prospectus 2024 and Faculty Prospectus 2024 for general
rules and regulations.
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2.ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
You need to set up your Mandela University email address. All communication other than in
class and this module guide will be through your Mandela University email address as well as
on Moodle Site (see later in this guide what is Moodle site and how to access the site). If you
do not use that address, you will not receive notifications for this module.
2.1Contact details
Responsibility
Module
coordinator_
Second Avenue
Campus
Name
Ms.
Keaobaka
Matjiwa
LecturerSecond Avenue
Campus
Ms.
Sipesihle
Booi
George
Campus
Lecturer
Ms
Kholofelo
Hlungwani
Departmental
administrator
Mrs
Elizabeth
Moodley
Building
and room
number
Main
Building,
9th Floor,
office
0918
South
Campus
Main
Building,
9th Floor,
office
0918
South
Campus
Admin
Building,
room
0148
Office:
2nd
Avenue
Campus
Telephone
number
Email address
(0)41 504
2900
Keaobaka.matjiwa@mandela.ac.za
Sipesihle.booi@mandela.ac.za
(0)44 801
5014
(0)41 504
4996
Kholofelo.hlungwani@mandela.ac.za
Elizabeth.Moodley@mandela.ac.za
Office no.
146
The details will be communicated
Tutors-
Academic
advisor
Ms
Sikhosana
Thandeka
Florence
Class Rep
To be
updated
065 823
2607
s223149942@mandela.ac.za
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Emails are answered as soon as possible. The Department of Economics requests you to
please observe etiquette in all communication, giving respect to lecturers, fellow students,
administrative staff, and the wider university community. A reasonable time frame (after the
first two weeks of lectures have concluded) for an answer would be ONE to TWO working
days during term-time or THREE to FIVE days during recess (assuming your lecturer is not
on leave). If you email on a Friday afternoon or over the weekend, please wait until at least
Tuesday afternoon before reaching out again. Always include your module code (ECO10x1),
and name of programme (Augmented Microeconomics)in all correspondences.
You have an opportunity to meet on one-on-one with your lecturer, soon after the lecture or
by appointment. Consultation hours are times when you can meet with your lecturer to discuss
the material being presented in class or other related interests you have. Course-related
discussions include asking for extra help, seeking clarification of material presented in class
and following up on aspects of the class you find compelling. Lecturers often expect students
to “drive” these meetings with their questions and their thoughts. A good way to prepare for
consultation hours is to attempt your homework and review your notes from class and identify
as clearly as you can what you do not understand. Students cannot expect the lecturer to
explain the work if they did not attend the scheduled classes.
Lecturer
Ms.
Day
Keaobaka
Consultation Times
To be updated
Matjiwa
Ms Sipesihle Booi
To be updated
Ms
To be updated
Hlungwani
Kholofelo
Academic Advisor
Name: Ms Thandeka Florence Sikhosana
The Economics Department academic advisor, Ms Sikhosana assists lecturers in identifying
and assisting students with their academic and developmental needs. This is done by
providing students with appropriate information. Support in the form of mentoring, skills
development and career pathway planning is also provided.
Ms Sikhosana will put you into contact with resources, such as workshops and tutorials, that
are designed to help you reach your educational and / or career goals. She is also able to
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offer advice regarding procedures and policies to follow should you wish to make academic
changes.
Benefits of attending academic advising sessions include having a higher probability of
passing most of one’s modules; feeling more supported by the university, being more aware
of the skills that are being developed both within and outside class and having positive peer
interactions and student-lecturer relationships (UFS - SASSE, 2018).
How to make an appointment: via email: s223149942@mandela.ac.za
Student Responsibilities when contacting Academic advisor:
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As far as possible, try to set an appointment in advance with the academic advisor.
While you are welcome to send the academic advisor an email during her consultation
hours, there is no guarantee that she will be able to see you.
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Be on time for your appointment (via Microsoft Teams) and remember to cancel if you
cannot make it.
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Come prepared by thinking about questions/concerns you would like to discuss and
complete any questionnaires the academic advisor may ask you to complete in
preparation for the session.
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Take responsibility for making your own educational plans and decisions, and for
completing tasks that may be set out after the advising session.
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Monitor your own progress and ask for help when you need it.
Advisor Responsibilities:
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To help students define and develop realistic educational plans.
Connect students to useful resources and other advisors to advance their
educational plan.
Provide accurate information to help students navigate the university system.
To monitor and track student progress.
The Department of Economics would like to encourage you to regularly visit the Academic
Advisor’s Moodle site https://learn.mandela.ac.za/course/view.php?id=7607 The site has
resources that may assist you should you have queries related to:
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Academic literacy
Faculty administration documents
Financial aid
General information
Goal setting
Multilingualism
Orientation
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Study skills or
Time management.
Class Representative
Acting as a representative can be a rewarding activity: taking an active interest in course and
curriculum design and teaching and study methods can help improve one’s understanding of
Economics as well as help develop a variety of skills, such as communication, leadership, and
negotiation skills.
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Class representatives are chosen during the first week of lectures. The names and
email addresses of class representatives will be posted on the Moodle site.
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All students are encouraged to channel ideas and suggestions for the module
through their class representatives.
3.MODULE INFORMATION
3.1Module Description and Purpose:
This module is intended for students who need to understand the basic principles of
Economics and how the various economic variables impact on any organisation’s viability and
operations. The purpose of the module is to introduce the student to a broad range of
fundamental concepts, principles, and applications in the field of Economics in a marketoriented economy. The student will commence an analysis of the behaviour of firms by
studying perfect competition. Emphasis will be placed on analysing the decisions of an
individual firm operating under conditions of perfect competition. Furthermore, students will
analyse the equilibrium of a perfectly competitive industry.
3.2The students are expected to/ Assumed Knowledge and Skills:
As a student, you are expected to have:
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Basic Knowledge and understanding of the South African economy.
The ability to articulate information coherently.
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Passion for Economics and the commitment to continued personal and professional
development.
The ability to read and comprehend.
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The ability to draw graphs and work with numbers.
3.3 Credit Map and Notional Hours
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This module is set at NQF level 6 and is equivalent to 12 NQF credits. (Indicate the duration of the
module, learning activities and assessments)
LEARNING ACTIVITIES & ASSESSMENTS
Lectures- 2 hours per week
Tutorials – 30 minutes per week
Private study and pre-reading – 2.5 hours per week
TOTAL NOTIONAL LEARNING HOURS
HOURS
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The lecturer on this module believes that Education should be student centred. According to
Brown (2008), basically says that “student-centred instruction is when the planning, teaching,
and assessment revolve around the needs and abilities of the students”. Irrespective of
differences in developmental levels, students in this module are exposed to the same content
in the same period and as an educator it is my role is to accelerate growth by using the
interests and unique needs of you students as a guide for meaningful instruction. Becky (1999)
further elaborates that “students develop analytic skills that can be applied to other problems
and situations, rather than accept their teachers’ explanation”. This method gives you students
the chance to use your abilities and experiences to solve problems and find new ways of
learning. The main purpose of Economics modules is thus to enable students to apply the
economic way of thinking. To develop this set of skills the following process will have to be
followed:
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A team approach.
Lectures will incorporate PowerPoint technology. Selected PowerPoint presentations will be
available on the Moodle site.
Lectures help to guide your thought process, clarify common misunderstandings, clarify
concepts, suggest different interpretations, and stimulate your thinking to build a critical
interest in the subject. It should, however, be noted that lectures are not intended to provide
you with all the information you need, or to summarise the textbook. PowerPoint slides act as
pointers to the study material, they do not contain the study material. It has also been found
that lectures are most effective when you are alert and mentally active. To enhance your
learning take good notes: this involves following your lecture with a critical eye and asking
yourself questions, not just mindlessly copying down what the lecturer says. Reading /studying
the assigned reading before a lecture also contributes to the success of a session. We also
believe that student participation is vital. Feel free to ask questions at any time during the
class, taking into consideration time constraints.
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Tutorials
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As mentioned above that Tutorial sessions will be conducted online and face-face with
experienced and trained senior students. The session links will be shared via your student
email. It is compulsory for you to attend these sessions. Tutorial sessions will commence in
the second week of lectures. While some tutorials are designed to extend the range of
material covered in the lectures by giving you an opportunity to discuss the application of
economic analysis to a wide variety of practical problems most tutorials will be based on
problem sets. These problem sets are intended to be challenging and get you to think and
develop your own solution, enabling you to develop your understanding. Please note that
George Campus only students will have online tutorial session.
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Private study
According to the current course structure it is advisable that you allocate at least 30 minutes
of your private study time to preparing for your next Introduction to Microeconomics
lecture. This preparation could include checking the course outline to see what topic will be
dealt with in the upcoming lecture and to then complete the relevant reading assignment.
Furthermore, it would be advisable to review the notes that you had made during the previous
lecture. You are further advised to spend at least 1½ hours after each lecture reviewing
your lecture notes.
Cooperative studying
Learning can be enhanced by sharing ideas and views with other students, both in the
classroom and outside it. For instance, a good way to understand a topic better is to explain
it in as clear a way as possible. This can help reveal any gaps in your knowledge and
understanding of the topic. Furthermore, by exchanging ideas with students who have
heterogeneous backgrounds, qualifications, and future aspirations, you can see things from a
variety of perspectives, allowing you to develop a broader, more detailed understanding of the
subject. Teamwork skills are also developed through cooperative studying. Such skills are
highly valued by employers.
We thus encourage you to:
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try to find a classmate who can assist you if you are having problems
understanding a problem or reading material, and provide help to others if you are
able; and
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ask and answer questions in the classroom if you need any clarity in any concept,
you might not be sure of.
3.4 Articulation with other modules in the programme
PRE- REQUISITE MODULES:
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A student will not be allowed to proceed to the following modules without first having passed
the listed pre-requisite modules or, in some cases, be simultaneously registered (at least) for
the given co-requisite modules.
Module
Code
Pre-requisites
Code
Microeconomics
ECO2001
Macroeconomics
ECO2002
Introductory
economic Analysis
ECO2011
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
ECO1001
ECO1002
ECO1001
ECO1002
ECO1001
ECO1002
Introductory
Econometrics
ECO2012
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
ECO1001
ECO1002
ECO3001
ECO3002
Microeconomics
Microeconomics
ECO2001
ECO2001
Development
Economics
ECO3011
Microeconomics
ECO2001
Labour Economics
ECO3012
Microeconomics
ECO2001
Econometrics
ECO3021
Introductory
Econometrics
ECO2012
Economic Modelling
ECO3022
Introductory
Econometrics
ECO2012
Year 2
Year 3
Public Economics
International
Economics
PROGRESSION:
Enquire on Progression, please make sure you contact your respective faculty officers.
CORE- REQUISITE MODULES:
please refer to the table above and contact your respective faculty officers.
3.5 Module Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
➢ The student will be introduced to economics and the economic way of thinking.
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➢ The student be able to describe the three central economic questions – what, how,
and for whom. These three questions will be used to introduce a number of concepts,
distinctions, factors of production, economic systems and ideas of famous economists.
➢ The student will be introduced to the interdependence that exists between the major
sectors, markets and flows in a mixed economy.
➢ The student will be introduced to the fundamental microeconomic analysis of markets
by focusing on demand, supply and the determination of market equilibrium.
➢ The student will use demand and supply to analyse certain situations in the economy.
Emphasis is placed on predicting what will happen if something changes. Furthermore,
the impact of government intervention is also examined.
➢ The student will be able to explain the meaning and significance of various elasticity
concepts.
➢ The student will be introduced to the theory of consumer behaviour.
➢ The student will examine firms’ decisions about how many units of a good or service
to supply at each price. This chapter also introduces the basic concepts of production
and costs.
➢ The student will commence an analysis of the behaviour of firms by studying perfect
competition.
➢ Emphasis will be placed on analysing the decisions of an individual firm operating
under conditions of perfect competition. Furthermore, students will analyse the
equilibrium of a perfectly competitive industry.
3.6 Module structure/Content:
➢ The study of the economic problem and how it is manifested in the different participants
in the economy.
➢ Different ways in which societies can solve the economic problem through economic
systems.
➢ Market demand and supply, price determination and equilibrium in the market.
➢ All related aspects regarding the price elasticity of demand, income elasticity and cross
elasticity of demand.
➢ Consumer equilibrium – using the utility approach.
➢ Consumer equilibrium – using the indifference approach.
➢ Concepts regarding the production function of a producer as well as different costs of
the producer over the short and long term.
➢ Revenue concepts and the profit maximisation in a perfect competitive market.
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Teaching/Presentation Plan
Week beginning
on _ & ending
on _
12 Feb – 16 Feb
19 Feb – 23 Feb
26 Feb – 1
March
04– 08 March
11 – 15 March
18-22 March
21 March
23 March
25-28 March
29 March -07
April
08- 12 April
15– 19 April
22-26 April
29 April- 03 May
1 May
04 May
06– 10 May
10 May
13 – 17 May
20 – 24 May
28 & 29 May
03 June
25 June- 14 July
15July
Coverage
Introduction & Chapter 1: What economics is all about
Chapter 2: Economic Systems
Chapter 3: Production, income, and spending in the mixed economy
Chapter 4: Demand, supply and prices
Revision
Public Holiday
Semester Test 1: Chapters 1, 2, & 3
Chapter 5: Demand and supply in action
STUDENT RECESS PERIOD
Chapter 6: Elasticity
Chapter 7: The theory of demand: the utility approach
Chapter 8: The theory of demand: the indifference approach
Revision
Public holiday
Semester Test 2: Chapters 4, 5, & 6
Chapter 9: Background to supply: production and cost
Aegrotat tests
Chapter 10: Market structure 1: Overview and perfect competition
Chapter 11: Market structure 2: monopoly and imperfect competition
Revision
Exam
STUDENT RECESS PERIOD
Supplementary Exam
PLEASE NOTE:
• Dates may change during the semester; however, these changes will be
communicated in advance. Communication may take place via email, lectures,
and/or on Moodle. Please make sure that you attend lectures and stay up to
date with the relevant content academically and administratively.
• a hybrid approach to lectures and assessments will take place. This will be
addressed during lectures until April 2024.
• See Moodle for academic and administrative support links.
• Moodle participation is COMPULSORY for successful completion of this
course.
4. PROFESSIONAL BODY REQUIREMENTS
There is no professional body linked to this module.
5.TEACHING & LEARNING DETAILS
5.1 Overview of Learning Activities
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Your learning in this course will involve a range of activities including in-person lecturers,
online activities/discussions, tutorials, individual tasks, discussion, and individual reflection.
To successfully complete this course, you will need to engage in these activities by being
proactive and be self-directed in your learning.
Offering Type: In person, contact sessions – see timetable below.
5.2 Learning Activities Timetable
CLASS AND TUTORIAL TIMETABLE
MONDAY
TUESDAY
To be advised
To
WEDNESDAY
be To be advised
advised
THURSDAY FRIADAY
To
be To be advised
advised
Class Timetable (2nd Avenue Campus)
To up updated in 2024
6.LEARNING RESOURCES
6.1. Prescribed Textbook
Title:
Economics for South African
Students
Author:
Philip. Mohr & Associates
Publisher:
VAN SCHAIK
Edition:
ISBN:
6th (latest)
9780627033421
6.2. Other Material
Dyubhele, N., Guzana, Z., Duze, N. and Mkonto, B. 2007. Isigama Sezoqoqosho / Economic
terms and concepts made simple. 1st edition. Pretoria: Van Schaik.
Comprehension of the Economics profession’s peculiar terminology is especially difficult for
English second-language speakers. This dictionary gives simple, easy-to-understand
definitions for common economic concepts, listing Xhosa equivalents to English terms.
6.3. Moodle site
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You must visit this site regularly. It is a learning management system (LMS) where lecturer
materials like Slides/PowerPoint; videos, quizzes, Tutorials, Course Outline are accessible
through ought the year. To access the site, follow these steps:
Step 1
On the Nelson Mandela University’s Student Portal please click on “iLearn / Moodle”.
Step 2
Log in with your Nelson Mandela University username (student number) and password.
Please note that your student username is prefixed with an “s”.
This will take you to the list of Faculties and departments. Click on the Business and
Economic icon.
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Step 3
After clicking on the Business and Economic icon you will be taken to a webpage that
displays several module categories. Click on the Department of Economics and
Economic History option.
Step 4
After clicking on the Department of Economics and Economic History option, the modules
which have Moodle sites are displayed. Click on ECO10x1
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Click “Click to enter this module”. By enrolling for the course, you are registering to be
part of the site. Next time you go to the ECO10x1 site you will be able to enter directly
without enrolment.
7.ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
7.1 Assessment plan/ Matrix
Assessment type
Assessment task
About
Due date
Weight
Semester one
1
Tutorial Test 1
All tutorials will be written in class
2
Semester Test 1
To be announced
3
Tutorial Test 2
All tutorials will be written in class
5
Semester Test 2
To be announced
6
Tutorial Test 3
All tutorials will be written in class
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Exam
All the chapters
23 March
04 May
3 June
5%
15%
5%
15%
5%
60%
Must add up to 100
NB: PLEASE NOTE THE TWO OF THE BEST MARKS FROM YOUR TUTORIAL TEST WILL
CONTRIBUTE TOWRDS YOUR FINAL MARK.
Class Attendance and Punctuality
Students are encouraged to attend all lectures, as per the timetable. A student cannot expect
the lecturer to explain the work if he / she did not attend the scheduled classes. Furthermore,
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students must adhere to the specified lecture times indicated on their timetable, as latecomers distract the attention of fellow students and the instructor.
Tutorials
Tutorial sessions will be conducted online with experienced and trained senior students. The
session links will be shared. It is compulsory for you to attend these sessions. Tutorial sessions
will commence in the second week of lectures.
Each week’s tutorial session helps you to develop your understanding of the topic covered in
the lectures and provides you with additional practice in understanding and solving economic
problems. These sessions are designed to prepare you for the tests and examinations; thus,
you should make every effort to understand the material covered in each tutorial. Students
may be required to write both announced and unannounced short tests in your tutorials. The
tutors are there to guide learning and not to tell student answers, you are encouraged to pre
read before attending each tutorial session.
Please note that the lecturer will only assist students who miss a tutorial if the student
provides satisfactory evidence of having attempted the tutorial questions.
Tutorial and semester tests
TWO Semester Tests and THREE Tutorial Tests will be written per semester. However, we will
take TWO of the best mark from your tutorial test will contribute towards your final mark. (i.e.,
there will are a total of TWO semester tests and TWO tutorial tests for the semester). All the
tutorial tests will be written online. The tutorial tests will only be open online during the
specified period. See table below on specifying the tutorial dates and time on which complete
the assessments.
The semester tests will be written online on weekdays, on a specified date and time. The test
dates and time are provided below in the lecture schedule table. No test scripts will be made
available as they are multiple choice questions, true or false, but comments will be given on
your performance. No results will be made available to any student whose name does not
appear on the class list. Students are therefore urged to sort out all registration problems with
the Faculty Administrators as soon as possible.
How to complete the Tutorial and semester tests:
You will not be allowed to attempt the test before the test cycle has been opened, nor will you
be allowed to attempt the test after the test cycle has been closed on the system. From the
moment you access a Tutorial and semester test you have 30 minutes to complete the
Tutorial test and 1 hour to complete the semester test (the semester tests will be written
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in the assessment venues and the tutorials will be written anytime during lecture times).
Below, please finds information about the dates on which the tutorial and semester tests will
open and close, as well as the work that each semester test will assess:
Tutorial Tests
Tutorial test 1:
Will be written in class, anytime during lecture times
Tutorial test 2:
Will be written in class, anytime during lecture times
Tutorial test 3:
Will be written in class, anytime during lecture times
Semester Test
Semester test 1:
23 March
Semester test 2:
04 May
NB: Once you click on “start the quiz” you will not be given another opportunity for that
specific test. Therefore, ensure that you prepare adequately before attempting the test.
7.2 Assessment Policy
ABSENCE FROM SEMESTER TESTS, TUTORIAL ASSIGNMENTS OR WEEKLY ASSESSMENTS
Semester tests
As mentioned above, you need to write TWO semester tests. Should you fail to write any
semester test due to circumstances beyond your control you must submit a written application
to write the supplementary test (i.e., the Aegrotat test), supported by documentary evidence,
to the course Lecturer no later than three working days after the semester test has been
written. (As such, to be excused from semester tests, an ‘Application to write the Aegrotat
Test’ form must be completed and submitted to both the co-ordinator and lecturer. (A copy
of this form can be found at the end of the Course Outline).
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In the case of illness, a medical certificate must be submitted. The medical certificate
must clearly indicate the nature of the illness and confirm that you were, according to
the clinical opinion of a medical practitioner, unfit to sit for the test on the day of the
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test in question. (See https://www.mandela.ac.za/getmedia/f333ec98-5667-40949a76-e052d9758eb3/General-Prospectus?disposition=attachment Rule G1.11.3.2).
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In the case of death in the family, a certified copy of the death certificate must be
submitted
(see
https://www.mandela.ac.za/getmedia/f333ec98-5667-4094-9a76-
e052d9758eb3/General-Prospectus?disposition=attachment Rule G1.11.4). In terms
of the University’s Policy “family” includes the following persons: a student’s spouse or
life partner or a student’s parents, brother, sister, adopted parents, grandparent, child,
adopted
child,
grandchild,
or
his
/
her
legal
spouse’s
parents
(see
https://www.mandela.ac.za/getmedia/f333ec98-5667-4094-9a76e052d9758eb3/General-Prospectus?disposition=attachment Rule G1.1.30).
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If you will be taking part in any recognised sport, cultural or other student activity at
provincial level or higher on the date of an assessment you must provide suitable
documentary evidence (e.g., a letter from their coach / manager) to the course coordinator
(see
https://www.mandela.ac.za/getmedia/f333ec98-5667-4094-9a76-
e052d9758eb3/General-Prospectus?disposition=attachment
Rules
G1.11.5
–
G1.11.7).
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If the application is on religious grounds or due to cultural practices or observances, a
letter from the relevant ordained religious leader or designated authority in charge must
be provided to the course co-ordinator.
If you miss a semester test without a valid reason you will be assigned a mark of zero.
You have THREE WORKING DAYS after the release of the respective semester test
marks to verify that your marks have been entered correctly. Any errors must be brought
to the lecturer attention within that period.
Tutorial assignments and tests
If you are absent from a tutorial assignment and tutorial test you will need to provide a
medical certificate, or other suitable evidence (see above) to explain your absence. Note:
there is no supplementary tutorial assignments as two assignments been scheduled, but only
the best mark will be used to calculate the tutorial assignment mark that will appear on the ITS
system.
Students who miss a tutorial assignment will be assigned a mark of zero (0).
A student has THREE WORKING DAYS after the release of the tutorial assignment
marks to verify that their marks have been entered correctly. Any errors must be brought
to the lecturer attention within that period of time.
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10. SUPPORT SERVICES & RESOURCES
To ensure that you have all the support you need to successfully complete this course, we
have made the resources listed below available to you.
10.1 The Library
Please contact the Librarian for information on different resources available on
https://library.mandela.ac.za/. There is extensive access to online journal articles on the
Mandela University Library website, it is advised that you make use of this valuable resource
when completing assignments or preparing notes.
The Faculty Librarian is Mr Mzoxolo Tame who will be able to assist you with numerous areas
linked to sourcing information.
Contact Details:
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Office Number: 412 (Library Block): 0007 Office Second Avenue Campus
Email Address: mzoxolo.tame@mandela.ac.za
10.2 Special Needs
Nelson Mandela University would like to ensure that differently abled students enjoy a
successful student experience, thus the University strives to ensure that academic
concessions, reasonable adjustments for general accessibility, test and examinations and
other academic concessions, are made to meet such students’ needs. Services currently
available include assistive technologies, dedicated computer spaces equipped with assistive
technologies, braille transcription support, adapted transport for those with mobility difficulties,
and volunteer buddies amongst other.
If you were granted any form of concession when completing an assessment in 2022, and
may require a similar concession in 2024, please register your special needs with the
university’s Universal Accessibility and Disability Services (UADS) by clicking the
following link: https://disability.mandela.ac.za/. The Department of Economics also
encourages students who have not applied for concessions, but who may qualify for such
concession to discuss their situation with UADS or our Academic Advisor (Mr Konke Mbuli)
10.3 Emthonjeni - Fountain of Student Wellness
Emthonjeni Student Wellness consists of a team of professionally trained psychologists who
are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. They provide students with
support, guidance and professional counselling that contributes to holistic student success
and the achievement of desired Nelson Mandela University graduate attributes.
Contact Details:
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Office Hours: Monday -Friday 08:00 - 16:30
emthonjeni@mandela.ac.za
Contact Details Per Campus
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South Campus: 041 504 2511 or email: counselling.south@mandela.ac.za
North Campus: 041 504 3222 or email: counselling.north@mandela.ac.za
Missionvale Campus: 041 504 1106 or
email: counselling.missionvale@mandela.ac.za
Second Avenue Campus: 041 504 3854 or
email: counselling.2ndAve@mandela.ac.za
https://emthonjeni.mandela.ac.za/
Honesty
The Department of Economics places a very high premium on the absolute honesty of every
student. The Department thus expects all students registered for an Economics module to
pledge to adhere to the principles of academic integrity that are outlined in the University’s
https://www.mandela.ac.za/getmedia/f333ec98-5667-4094-9a76-e052d9758eb3/GeneralProspectus?disposition=attachment.
Furthermore, the Department expects all students
registered for an Economics module to pledge not to engage in theft, dishonesty, cheating,
copying assessments, downloading work from the Internet, and claiming it as theirs,
plagiarising, producing fraudulent medical certificates or tampering with marked assessments.
Accessing study sites such as Chegg, Course Hero or Quizlet during assessments is also
forbidden. Please note that the Department reserves the right to monitor the sites that you
access and to submit your work through Turnitin, a plagiarism detection service. Failure to
abide by the principles of academic integrity outlined above will result in the Department
referring you to the University’s Disciplinary Committee.
Faculty Administrators
Should you experience any problems with your registration, or should you wish to add / cancel
modules you should contact your Faculty Administrator, (Second Avenue) Mr Xolani Sipoyo
as soon as possible (preferably via email) at xolani.sipoyo@mandela.ac.za
and
(George
Campus)
Ms
Nonkululeko
Nokhepheyi
(preferably
via
email)
at
nonkululeko.nokhepheyi@mandela.ac.za both the officers contact details appear below.
Please note that it is essential that you refer all queries to Mr Sipoyo and Ms
Nokhepheyi. Sending it to a different faculty administrator or to the manager’s email address
can result in lengthy delays. Furthermore, please remember to include your student
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number and your qualification code in all correspondence. Faculty Administrators are
usually available for consultation between 10:00 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 15:30 daily.
Name
Building
and room
number
Bld 301,
Ms
Mopani
Nonkululeko Building
Nokhepheyi (George
Campus)
Mr. Xolani
Sipoyo
Room 019,
auditorium
(Second
avenue
campus)
Telephone
number
Email address
(0)44 801
5566
nonkululeko.nokhepheyi@mandela.ac.za
(0)41 504
3804
xolani.sipoyo@mandela.ac.za
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11.GLOSSARY OF INSTRUCTION WORDS
ANALYSE
HLAHLELA
ONTLEED
Make an analysis of detailed
examination
Yenza uhlahlelo lwenkcukacha yoviwo
Doen ‘n ontleding van gedetailleerde
ondersoek
Yahlula ibe ngamaqhekeza uze utolike
Separate into parts and interpret
Breek op in verskillende dele en
interpreteer
LEWER KOMMENTAAR
COMMENT
YENZA
Opinion given
Explanatory note
(Amagqabantshi’inthshi)
Uluvo ulunikiwe
Iletana yenkcazelo
THELEKISA
Gee opinie
Gee verduideliking
Thelekelela ufaniso Iwe:
Bhengeza ukufana (imfano)
Mayibe nexabiso lothelekiso
Bepaal verskille en ooreenkomste
Be worthy of comparison
CONTRAST
AHLUKANISA
KONTRASTEER
Difference shown by comparison.
Compare so as to show differences
Umahluko uboniswa ngokuthelekisa
Thelekisa ukubonisa iyantlukwano
CRITICISE
HLALUTYA
Wys op die verskille tussen 'n gegewe
stel feite
KRITISEER
Express
Faxanga uhlalutyo Iwe
DEFINE
CHAZA
Give a definition of
Nika inkcazo ye
State precisely
Cacisa okanye chaza gca
Gqabaza ngokucacileyo
COMPARE
Estimate similarity of
Declare to be similar
VERGELYK
‘n kritiese bespreking, sterkpunte,
swakpunte
DEFINIEER
Verskaf ‘n definisie van
Gee afbakening van onderwerp
Gee presiese beskrywing
Duidelike raamwerk
Outline clearly
Yenza umda we
Mark the boundary of
DESCRIBE
CHAZA
BESKRYF
Give a description of
DIFFERENTIATE
Nika inkcazo ye
YAHLULA
Gee ‘b beskrywing van
DIFFERENSIEER
Be a difference between
Distinguish between
Develop differences
Yahlula phakathi kwe
Daar moet ‘n verskil wees tussen maak
die verskille duidelik
Ontwikkel verskille
DISCUSS
Yahlula phakathi kwe
Khulisa umahluko
XOXA
Examine by argument
Vavanya ngengxoxo
Talk or write about
EVALUATE
Thetha okanye ubhale nge
NIKA IXABISO
Find or state the value of
Khangela okanye uch
aze ixabiso le:-
EXAMINE
VAVANYA
Doen ‘n waardebepaling
Vind uit wat die waarde is of noem die
waarde
ONDERSOEK
Look at closely in order to learn about
or from
Question formally
Jongisisa ukuze ufunde nge:- okanye
kwi –
Kyk krities daarna om iets daaruit te
leer of om dit beter te verstaan
EXPLAIN
Buza ngokolandelo-migaqo
CHAZA
VERDUIDELIK
Make clear.
Cacisa
Maak duidelik
BESPREEK
Ondersoek dmv ‘n argument
Praat of skryf oor
EVALUEER
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Show the meaning of
Account for
IDENTIFY
Bonisa intsingiselo ye –
Chaza nge
CHONGA
Maak die betekenis duidelik
Gee rekenskap van
IDENTIFISEER
Recognise as being specified person or
thing.
Consider to be identical.
Associate oneself closely in feeling or
interest
Yivume okanye yibone njengondoqo/
uqobo lomntu okanye into
Yiqwalasele njengento efanayo
Zinxulumanise ngokusondeleyo
ngemvo okanye umdla
Erken dat dit ‘n bepaalde persoon of
ding is
Sien dit as identies
ILLUSTRATE
ZEKELISA
Assosieer daarmee mbt eie gevoelens
of belangstelling
ILLUSTREER
Make clear by examples or pictures
INTERPRET
Cacisa ngemizekelo okanye
imifanekiso
TOLIKA
Maak duidelik dmv voorbeelde of
prente ens.
INTERPRETEER
Explain the meaning of
Chaza intsingiselo ye: -
Verduidelik die betwekenis daarvan
Tree op as interpreteerder
Act as an interpreter
JUSTIFY
Yenza ngokungathi uyitoliki
THETHELELA
Show to be right or just or reasonable
Bonisa ukulunga okanye ukufaneleka
okanye ukuvakala
LIST
YENZA ULUHLU
Bewys dat dit reg of regverdig of redelik
is
Bewys dat daar genoeg rede daarvoor
is
LYS / NOEM
Written, printed series, items, figures
etc.
MENTION
Olubhaliweyo, olushicelelweyo
lwamagama, izinto amanani njalonjalo
CHAPHAZELA
Geskrewe of gedrukte reeks van name,
items, figure ens.
NOEM
Speak or write about briefly
Refer to by name
Praat of skryf kortliks
OUTLINE
Thetha okanyelubhale ngokufutshane
nge:Yibize nge gama (singisa kuyo
ngegama)
GQABAZA
Summary
Show a thing’s shape
REVIEW
Isishwanka thelo
Bonisa isakheko kwento ukwakheka
HLAZIYA
General survey of events or a subject
Reconsideration
Report assessing the merits of a book
or a play
Ucando ngokubanzi
iweziganeko okanye umxholo
Uphindo-ngqwalaselo
Nika ingxelo uhlalutye
Incwadi okanye umdlalo
Opsomming; gee oorsig; skets die
hoofpunte
GEE OORSIG
Algemene oorsig van geberure of
onderwerpe
RESENSEER
Heroorweeg
Rapporteer dmv ‘n waardebepaling van
meriete van ‘n boek of toneelstuk ens
SHOW
BONISA
WYS
Allow or cause to be seen
Offer for inspection or viewing
Help die leser om die prente te sien
Bewys
Help die leser om te verstaan
Bied dit op so 'n wyse aand dat die
leser dit kan besigtig
STATE
Vuma okanye wenze ukuba ubonwe
Nikela ukuba uhlolwe okanye wenziwe
imbono
Qondakalisa
Yalatha-gca
Ngqina
Yenza ukuba kuqondwe
Nika umfanekiso we:XELA
Express in words
Specify
SUMMARISE
Faxanga ngamazwi
Chaza-ngqo
SHWANKATHELA
Druk uit in woorde
Spesifiseer
SOM OP
(to make a) statement
giving the main points of something
Ukwenza inkcazo unike qmanqaku
Aphambili ngomba
REGVERDIGING
Verwys daarna by naam
OPSOM/ OMLYN
NOEM
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brief
give main points only
without attention to details or formalities
Ngokufutshane
Nika amanqaku aphambili kuphela
Ngaphande kwengqalelo
Kwinkcukacha okanye ulandelo migaqo
Maak ‘n stelling en gee die hoofpunt
kortliks, gee net die hoofpunt geen
detail of formaliteite nie.
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