Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature - ZM
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Unicaf University (ZM)
Programme Aims and Objectives
Introduction
The BA English Language and Literature is an innovative threefold degree programme which is comprised of English language teaching methodology, English literature and linguistics modules. 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.
Rationale
The courses of the linguistics component aim to provide students with a thorough grounding of the principles underpinning the study of language and the diversity of linguistic study. The teaching modules
aim to provide students with knowledge and skills relevant to teaching English with an emphasis on classroom management and the use of technology. The courses in literature in English target the critical analysis of literary texts and film of different historical periods, geographical locations and genres.
Aim of the Programme
The aim of the programme is to provide students with a double major in the areas of English Literature and Linguistics, incorporating aspects of teaching methodology.
Objectives of the Programme
The degree objectives target students’ ability to:
1. demonstrate critical thinking skills as reader, writer and viewer to literature and film in English from different genres, geographical spaces and historical periods.
2. recognize, explain and apply current approaches in literary theory.
3. analyse and discuss a variety of literary texts and theories brought in dialogic interaction.
4. examine the relationship between text, reader, author and the sociocultural and politico-economic context.
5. recognize linguistic resources that may be exploited in written texts.
6. combine descriptive analysis with more critical and theoretical work, which develops students’ understanding of texts and/or language systems.
7. describe, explain and interpret linguistic systems underlying language acquisition and development.
8. identify and apply language in use patterns.
9. demonstrate high proficiency in English.
10. combine teaching methodologies in order to facilitate learning.
UU-Bsc-IND100-ZM
Induction Module
Description
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UU-FNT-103-ZM
Introduction to Bachelor Degree
Description
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UU-ENG-1110-ZM
Academic Writing
Description
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UU-LIN-1121-ZM
Introduction to Linguistics I
Description
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UU-LIT-1150-ZM
Introduction to Poetry
Description
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UU-LIT-1140-ZM
Introduction to Fiction
Description
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UU-LIN-1130-ZM
History of the English Language
Description
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UU-ENG-1210-ZM
Research Skills in Humanities
Description
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UU-TEA-1220-ZM
Globalization, Identity and English Language Education
Description
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UU-TEA-1231-ZM
English Language Teaching(ELT) Methodology I
Description
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UU-LIN-1242-ZM
Introduction to Linguistics II
Description
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UU-LIT-1250-ZM
Introduction to Drama
Description
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UU-TEA-2312-ZM
English Language Teaching Methodology II
Description
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UU-LIN-2320-ZM
Language and the Brain
Description
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UU-LIN-2330-ZM
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
Description
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UU-LIT-2340-ZM
Romantic and Victorian Poetry
Description
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UU-LIT-2350-ZM
William Shakespeare
Description
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UU-TEA-2410-ZM
Lesson Planning
Description
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UU-LIN-2420-ZM
First Language Acquisition
Description
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UU-LIN-2430-ZM
Introduction to Syntax
Description
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UU-LIT-2440-ZM
The Victorian Novel
Description
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UU-LIT-2450-ZM
Global Shakespeare
Description
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UU-TEA-3510-ZM
Teaching English to Young Learners
Description
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UU-LIN-3520-ZM
Second Language Acquisition
Description
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UU-LIT-3530-ZM
Postcolonial Theory and Literature
Description
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UU-LIT-3540-ZM
Anglophone World Literature
Description
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UU-LIT-3550-ZM
Exile and Diaspora
Description
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UU-TEA-3610-ZM
Teaching English as a Second Language
Description
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UU-LIN-3620-ZM
Developmental and Acquired Language Disorders
Description
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UU-LIT-3630-ZM
Literature of the Refugee
Description
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UU-LIT-3640-ZM
African Worlds
Description
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UU-LIT-3650-ZM
Memory and Violence in Literature and Film
Description
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UU-TEA-4710-ZM
Teaching English to students with atypical development
Description
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UU-LIN-4720-ZM
Sociolinguistics
Description
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UU-LIT-4730-ZM
Women Writers
Description
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UU-LIT-4740-ZM
Children’s Literature
Description
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UU-LIT-4750-ZM
Memoir and Life Writing
Description
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UU-TEA-4810-ZM
Teaching in a Digital World
Description
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UU-LIN-4820-ZM
Psycholinguistics
Description
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UU-LIT-4830-ZM
Twentieth Century American Literature
Description
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UU-LIT-4840-ZM
Modernism /Postmodernism
Description
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UU-LIT-4850-ZM
Intertextuality and Literary relations
Description
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