Department of Languages & Communication

Faculty

Malusi Ngwenga, Faith Manyonga, Razia Nishan, Lynda Injety Part-Time-

PHILOSOPHY

Communication is essential in all fields of life and work – home, family and career. Communication, verbal and non-verbal, helps integrate individuals into societies; enables effective functioning in religion , education, government, commerce and industry; and formulates and maintains the richness of culture. Literature studies of diverse cultures enhance the quality of living. The student may read and appreciate the poetry, prose and drama, and also enjoy writing or acting for pleasure of profit. The reading of carefully selected literature broadens and deepens one’s world-view. Communication is a gift from God. The Department of Languages and Communication works towards reinforcing God’s approved and ideal channels of communication through training.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Solusi University Languages and Communication Department exist to cater for, through integration of faith and learning, the spiritual, academic and communication needs of students, the institution, Zimbabwe and other African nations.

OBJECTIVES

This department has these objectives for all students:
  • Make students aware that language is an indispensable component of human existence and that it is a gift from God.
  • Impart skills for effective spoken and written communication.
  • Sensitize students to using discretion with regards to appropriate message, channel, medium of communication, depending on the circumstances and context.
  • Equip students with language analytical skills so that they understand the functions of language in society.
  • Make students aware of the power of language – verbal and no-verbal communication.

DEGREES OFFERED

The Languages and Communication department at Solusi University offers the following degrees:
  • Bachelor of Arts English (General-no Minor)
  • Bachelor of Arts English (General-with Minor)
  • Bachelor of Arts English (Honours) in Language and Linguistics.
  • Bachelor of Arts English (Honours) in Language and Literature.
  • Bachelor of Education – English
  • Minor in English.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

After successfully completing the Languages and Communication department programmes, students may break into the following career opportunities open to them:
  • Lecturing/teaching.
  • Journalism
  • Interpreters of native language and English.
  • Public Relations.
  • Training officers in corporate organisations.
  • Pursue further studies in language, literature, and communication.
  • Pursue the legal profession after a sound grounding in language.
  • Eloquent preachers /evangelists/rhetoricians/orators.
  • Educational administrators/directors.
  • Editors.
  • Authors and writers of books/magazines for pleasure or profit.
  • Newscasters/broadcaster.
  • Cultural and social commentators.
    • Students must have satisfied the general requirements of 5 credits in at least five subjects, 2 credits of which must have been completed at the A-level (or its approved equivalent as determined by Solusi University).
    • Students must have, as one of the 5 credits, obtained a credit in English language at the O-level (or its approved equivalent).
    • Students who have obtained from another university similar status and academic qualifications acceptable to Solusi University.
    • The Languages and Communication department does accept a limited number of individuals based on the Mature Age Examination, and /or professional qualification and related work experience. Generally, the number of such students shall not exceed two percent of the total student enrolment in this department in a given year.

    • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Admission to the baccalaureate degree programme in English is on the basis of eligibility for general admission status to Zimbabwean universities. The Languages and Communication department requires the following:

    GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

    Prospective students from countries that require O-levels for university entry are required to complete the Pre-University Programme during their first year (32 Credits) at Solusi University. Those majoring in English with minors elsewhere should have al least 83 credits in language and General Education courses. If students take a minor, they cannot branch into the Honours programme in their second year. To be eligible for graduation students must have successfully completed one of the following requirements:

Bachelor of Arts in English (General-no Minor)

  • 28 General Education Requirements
  • 76 Core Requirements
  • 104 Total Credits

Bachelor of Arts English (General-with Minor)

  • 28 General Education Requirements
  • 55 Core Requirements
  • 20 Selected Minor
  • 103Total Credits

Bachelor of Arts English (Honours) in Language and Linguistics.

  • 29 General Education Requirements
  • 79 Core Requirements
  • 107 Total Credits

Bachelor of Arts English (Honours) in Language and Literature.

  • 28 General Education Requirements
  • 78 Core Requirements
  • 106 Total Credits

Bachelor of Education – English

  • 9 General Education Requirements
  • 12 Professional Requirements
  • 44 Core Requirements
  • 65 Total Credits

Minor in English 21+ Credits.
 
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