PROGRAM INFORMATION
TYPE: DIPLOMA
DURATION: 3 YEARS
ACCREDITATION: HEA, ZQF LEVEL 6
Diploma Secondary Teaching – ZAMBIAN LANGUAGES EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES)
Zambian Languages Education is essential for preserving and promoting the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of Zambia. It plays a vital role in preserving indigenous languages, fostering cultural understanding, and promoting national identity. Additionally, it supports effective communication within local communities and contributes to the preservation of traditional knowledge and oral traditions.
Religious Studies Education provides students with a comprehensive understanding of various religious traditions, beliefs, and practices. It promotes tolerance, interfaith dialogue, and critical thinking about religion’s role in society. It also contributes to cultural awareness and ethical decision-making.
Program Outline
YEAR 1 | |
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
HPE 41002 | History and Philosophy of Education |
CSS 41003 | Communication and study skills |
EPS 41004 | Education Psychology and Sociology of Education |
ICT 41005 | Information Communication Technology |
RED 41201 | Religious Education teaching methods I |
RED 41204 | Religious Education II |
ZLE 41081 | Zambian Languages teaching methods I |
ZLE 41082 | Introduction to Language and Linguistics |
ZLE 41083 | Introduction to Literature in Zambian Languages |
YEAR 2 | |
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
ZLE 42081 | Zambian Language teaching methods II |
ZLE 42082 | The phonology and Morphology of Zambian Language |
ZLE 42083 | Oral and written literature in Zambian Languages |
RED 42201 | Religious education teaching methods II |
RED 42204 | Religious Education II |
STP 42003 | Teaching practice I |
ERP 42002 | Education Research |
SGC 42001 | Special education, guidance and counselling |
YEAR 3 | |
COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE |
ZLE 43081 | Zambian Languages teaching methods III |
ZLE 43082 | The syntax and semantics of Zambian Language |
ZLE 43083 | Literary analysis in Zambian Langiauge |
STP 43004 | Teaching Practice II |
RED 43201 | Religious Education teaching methods III |
RED 43204 | Religious Education III |
ELM 43002 | Education leadership and management |
ERR 43003 | Education Research (Research report) |
Programme Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing a Zambian Languages Education program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in one or more Zambian languages, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.
- Contribute to the preservation and revitalization of endangered or marginalized Zambian languages.
- Read and analyze Zambian literature and texts in the original language(s), fostering a deeper connection with the country’s literary heritage.
- Develop interpersonal skills that promote effective communication and cooperation within Zambian communities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major world religions, their beliefs, rituals, and historical developments.
- Analyze religious texts, beliefs, and practices critically, considering their historical, cultural, and ethical contexts.
- Engage in respectful and informed dialogue with individuals from different religious backgrounds, fostering religious tolerance and understanding.
- Develop ethical decision-making skills and explore the moral and ethical dimensions of religious beliefs and practices.