Overview

Key features

The students will study the linguistic systems underlying language, exploring in detail how the language is structured, acquired, used and taught. In addition, the relationship between text, language, reader and author, society, economy, politics, culture and the individual will be explored.

The aim of the English Language and Literature programme at Unicaf - Zambia is to provide students with a double major in the areas of English Literature and Linguistics, incorporating aspects of teaching methodology.

The degree objectives target students’ ability to:

demonstrate critical thinking skills as reader, writer and viewer to literature and film in English from different genres, geographical spaces and historical periods.

recognize, explain and apply current approaches in literary theory.

analyse and discuss a variety of literary texts and theories brought in dialogic interaction.

examine the relationship between text, reader, author and the sociocultural and politico-economic context.

recognize linguistic resources that may be exploited in written texts.

combine descriptive analysis with more critical and theoretical work, which develops students’ understanding of texts and/or language systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Writing

History of the English Language

Globalization, Identity and English Language Education

Language and the Brain

Romantic and Victorian Poetry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Applications are accepted all year round. Start dates: Monthly Intakes

Language

English

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Lusaka, Zambia

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Regular admission to a Bachelor degree programme requires a full Grade 12 Certificate with O-levels at credit or higher in a number of subjects depending on the course of study

Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma may be considered for entry.

Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant area may be considered for credit transfer.

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Scholarships Information

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