The English Language/Literature Programme’s Philosophy and Objectives essentially derive from its humanizing nature. Being one of the foremost disciplines of the Humanities, the discipline aims principally at exposing the students to the high points of social and cultural values the world over. This is intended to be achieved through intense linguistic and literary analyses.

These goals are pursued through academic and research engagements in the two-pronged title of the programme.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

The English Language component of the programme seeks to:

i. Expose students to the fundamentals of English as a major international language.

ii. Study the language as an embodiment of the main principles and the ever-developing theories and practices of linguistics.

iii. Study the language in comparative terms with other world languages internationally recognized or not). In this regard, international, regional and local considerations are key to his appreciation.

LITERATURE

The literature component of the programme seeks to:

i. expose students to the ever-vibrant literary creations of the world’s best minds.

ii. Through the study of the principles, current theories and practices of literary analysis, furnish students with a sound knowledge of the practical world in which they live.

iii. Through these studies students apply their knowledge towards becoming the total person needed for national development and be equipped for further studies in the discipline as well as other relative disciplines.