Bachelor of Arts with Education (ICT and English)

PROGRAM INFORMATION

TYPE: BACHELOR DEGREE
DURATION: 4 YEARS
ACCREDITATION: HEA, ZQF LEVEL 7

This program is designed to equip aspiring educators with the skills and knowledge they need to become effective teachers of English language and ICT in today’s dynamic and technology-driven world.

As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, the demand for English language skills and proficiency in ICT is rapidly increasing. The Bachelor of Arts with Education program in English Language Education and ICT prepares students to meet this demand by providing them with a strong foundation in language, communication, and technology.

Through a combination of theoretical coursework and practical training, students will learn how to design, develop, and implement effective teaching strategies and techniques for English language and ICT. They will also develop a deep understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of education, including psychology, curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in education, including teaching English language and ICT at primary, secondary, or tertiary levels, as well as working in education administration, curriculum development, and educational technology.

Our program is led by a team of experienced educators and experts in language and ICT, who are committed to providing our students with a challenging and rewarding learning experience. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey towards becoming a skilled and successful educator in English language and ICT.

Program Outline

YEAR 1: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ICT EDUCATION
COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
EDU 1121	INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
LLE 1131	ACADEMIC WRITING, STUDY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LLE 1132	STUDIES IN WRITING SKILLS AND LITERATURE
ICT 1100	INTRODUCTION TO ICT
EDU 1222	HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
ICT 111O	INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMING
LLE 1233	INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
LLE 1234	INTRODUCTION TO PROSE FICTION, POETRY AND DRAMA


YEAR 2: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ICT EDUCATION
CODE	COURSE NAME
EDU 2121	SPECIAL EDUCATION, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
LLE 2131	ENGLISH PHONETICS, PHONOLOGY AND MORPHOLOGY
LLE 2132	CLASSICAL, ROMANTIC AND MODERN RITICISM
ICT 2210	COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION
ICT 2220	COMPUTER NETWORKING AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

EDU 2222	EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
LLE 2233	ENGLISH SYNTAX
LLE 2234	AFRICAN PROSE FICTION – POST COLONIAL UP TO PRESENT
ICT 2230	FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS

YEAR 3: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ICT EDUCATION
CODE	COURSE NAME
EDU 3121	THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EDUCATION
LLE 3131	ENGLISH TEACHING METHODS
LLE 3132	ENGLISH SEMANTICS AND PRAGMATICS
EDU 3129	SCHOOL TEACHNG EXPERIENCE
ICT 3300	FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
ICT 3812	COMPUTER SECURITY
EDU 3121	EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS
EDU 3222	SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION
LLE 3233	RESEARCH METHODS IN LINGUISTICS
LLE 3234	ENGLISH DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
ICT 3312	OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

YEAR 4: ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ICT EDUCATION
CODE	COURSE NAME
EDU 4121	THEORY AND PRACTICE OF EDUCATION
EDU 4012	EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
LLE 4131	ADVANCED ENGLISH TEACHING METHODS
ICT 4410	OBJECT ORIENTED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
EDU 4013	RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT
LLE 4234	PSYCHO – SOCIOLINGUISTICS
ICT 4013	E-LEARNING
ICT 4420	ICT TEACHING METHODOGIES

Programme Aims and Objectives

The aims of the Bachelor of Arts with Education (English Language Education and ICT) program are as follows:

To equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to teach English language effectively in a wide range of educational settings, using modern teaching methodologies and technology.
To enable students to develop a deep understanding of the principles of effective communication in English, including the ability to analyze and interpret complex texts, and to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
To provide students with a strong foundation in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) tools and applications for teaching, learning, and communication.
To prepare students to be reflective practitioners, capable of critically evaluating their own teaching practice, adapting their teaching strategies to suit the needs of diverse learners, and continuously updating their skills and knowledge in response to changing educational contexts.
To develop students’ awareness of the social, cultural, and ethical issues involved in English language education, and to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in their teaching practice.
To prepare students for further study and research in the field of English language education, and to provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to engage in independent inquiry and scholarship.