Code: HEL + POB

Programme Duration: Four years full-time and eight years part time.  One year industrial attachment

Programme Description:

1. Introduce students to English language and literature
2. Students learn exciting Portuguese language and culture to become global citizens

Entry Requirements: Five “O” Level passes including English Language and a good pass in “A” Level English Literature/ or Literature in English and at least two (2) other “A” Level subjects, preferably in Arts/ Humanities

Job Opportunities/Prospects:
Publishing, sub-editing, public relations (private sector/NGO/government), research, teaching, labour/human resources/industrial relations, policy analyst, creative arts

 

(10 Core Courses plus two options)

SEMESTER I (5 Core Courses and one option)

HEL0800          Language: An Introduction

HEL0700          African Literature: Fiction

HEL0430          Comedy and Satire in European Literature

HEL0720          Theories of Literature in Africa and the African Diaspora

HEL0730          Introduction to Creative Writing

One option from the following

HEL2230          English Literature: Poetry and Drama

HEL0850          European Literature: Fiction

HEL0470          Latin American Literature: Fiction

HEL0480          American Literature: Fiction

HEL0490          Children’s Literature

HEL0500          An Introduction to Literature and the Media 

SEMESTER II

(5 Core Courses plus one option)

HEL0400             Language: an Advanced Study

HEL0710             African Literature: Poetry, Drama and Orature

HEL0420             African Literature and Socialism

HEL0440             The Tragic and Heroic in European Literature

HEL0740              Creative Writing Methods

One option form the following

HEL0510               English Literature: Fiction

HEL0860               European Literature: Poetry and Drama

HEL0530               Asian and Pacific Literature

HEL0540               American Literature: Poetry and Drama

HEL0550               Children’s Literature in Zimbabwe and Africa

HEL0560               Literature and the Media in Africa

Code: SEL

Programme Duration: One year full time

Programme Description:

1. Introduce students to a wide variety of literatures
2. Encourage and develop in our students the capacity to  interrogate language, and its use in literature and other forms of communication
3. Encourage and nurture creative writing on and off campus

Entry Requirements: At least a 2.1 degree class in a first degree with an English component or other relevant qualification

Job Opportunities/Prospects:

Publishing, sub-editing, public relations (private sector/NGO/government), research, teaching, labour/human resources/industrial relations, policy analyst, creative arts

 

Code: HEL

Programme Duration: Four years full-time and eight years part time. One year industrial attachment

Programme Description:

1. Introduces students to a wide variety of literatures, creative writing and language skills.
2. Inculcates analytical, creative, research and critical skills that help students to develop the capacity to  interrogate language, and its use in literature and other forms of communication
3. Encourages and nurtures creative writing within and beyond formal lectures.

Entry Requirements: Five “O” Levels including English Language and a good pass in “A” Level English Literature/ or Literature in English and at least two (2) other “A” Lev-el subjects, preferably in Arts/Humanities

Job Opportunities/Prospects: 
Publishing, sub-editing, public relations (private sector/NGO/government); research; teaching; labour/human resources/industrial relations; policy analyst; creative arts; cultural ambassadors; Brighter prospects for further academic advancement.