The Department of Languages teaches English skills required to successfully meet the
demands of the students’ future working environment, thus contributing towards
sustainable national development.
Who are we?
The Department of Languages consists of 14 lecturers trained in English First/Second/Foreign Language teaching and managed by a Head of Department. We offer the following, namely:
The Department offers the following non-credit bearing Service Courses:
• Language in Practice (LIP411S) Institutional Core Course)
This course is offered on FM, PM and DI modes.
Language in Practice (LIP 411S) (Institutional Core Course) is a one semester course which covers all four domains of language learning, namely, writing, reading, speaking and listening. Students are introduced to the basic elements of English grammar, academic reading and writing skills while continuing to develop their vocabulary. Emphasis is on the production of well written basic sentences, paragraphs and essays. The course also includes comprehension exercises and the reading of short stories. Students’ listening skills are honed by way of recorded texts with comprehension activities that include note-taking. They also engage in error analysis and editing tasks. The activities of each unit encourage collaborative learning.
• English in Practice (EPR511S)
This course is offered on FM, PM and DI modes.
English in Practice (EPR511S) further develops students’ academic reading and writing skills. Emphasis is on essay writing for different academic purposes, critical reading and summarizing information both in writing and orally. Grammar and vocabulary include reported speech, gerunds and infinitives, word formation, collocations and review of spelling and punctuation rules.
