Communication Studies and Language - Literature
The purpose of the Bachelor Art Honours in English (BA Honours in English) qualification aims to fulfil the following requirements of English Studies. Learners will be equipped to:
Construct and continue elaborating on a firm knowledge base concerning a range of imaginative writing, literary genres and milieus, by utilising appropriate critical theory in order to expand their understanding of the complexity of human society.
Implement and develop research skills in close and careful reading, thinking critically and creatively about meanings, gauging the value of ideas independently, assessing the applicability of ideas to contemporary and local contexts, and formulating coherent logical arguments in response to current literary and theoretical debates for use in forums and submission to journals.
Become independent, critical and creative thinkers who actively contribute to local communities, and broader national and international contexts.
This qualification aims to:
The Bachelor of Arts Honours in English is replacing the existing Honours qualification that is not registered on the National Qualifications Framework. The existing qualification, as it stands, is not aligned with Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) specifications and, in content, it expands and widens much of what is taught in the Third-Year Modules.
This qualification is part of an effort to recirculate English Studies at the University in a structurally coherent manner whereby first, second, and third year modules build upon one another in a gradated way.
Research has indicated that learners with a BA Honours in English Degree are increasingly sought after because of their specific training in transferable skills - that is, the skills that employers seek out across a wide range of professions including and beyond academic and research settings, such as law, finance, government, media, teaching, writing and business.
After completing the qualification, learners will not only be equipped with such transferable skills, but will also be prepared to do high-level theoretical research, to function effectively at all levels of education, and to assume leadership roles in various establishments and organizations.
Competence within Literary Inquiry: Demonstrate proficiency in selecting and applying relevant methods and techniques in the discipline, while showcasing scholarly and critical reasoning skills.
Critical Interpretation of Topical Issues: Analyze topical issues from various perspectives, drawing on analyses of national/international contexts and current research findings.
Engagement with Theory: Engage rigorously with theory, debating its boundaries and limitations in a discursive manner.
Interpretation, Explanation, and Argumentation: Demonstrate competency in interpreting, explaining, and arguing scholarly positions with thorough and disciplined engagement.
Discipline-specific Conventions: Show knowledge and comprehension of discipline-specific conventions and scholarly discourse.
Identifying Perspectives and Debates: Differentiate between current perspectives and scholarly debates within the discipline and relevant contexts, reflecting critical appraisal of recent literature.
Research Essay/Treatise Development: Develop, refine, and submit an extended research essay or treatise focusing on a selected topic within the discipline.
Formative Assessment:
Summative Assessment:
Through these integrated assessment methods, learners will engage deeply with the discipline, develop critical thinking skills, and demonstrate proficiency in scholarly inquiry and research.
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