Programme Information
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in English equips students to become proficient teachers of English language and literature, passionate and creative writers, proficient communicators, and well-rounded individuals who can efficiently and effectively function in journalism, media writing and editing. The programme also prepares students for graduate studies in local and overseas universities.
Campus: Main Campus
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
Emphases:
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Linguistics and Education
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Literature and Language
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Communication
Total Programme Credits: 128
Programme Duration: 4 years
Programme Delivery: Face-to-face/Blended
GATE Approved: Yes
Requirements
Five O'Level GCE/CXC/CSEC passes, including English Language
Courses
Courses required for the English Core:
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ENGL186 A Literary Experience 3
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ENGL267 Approaches to Literature 3
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ENGL375 English Literature I (to 1600) 3
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ENGL376 English Literature II (1660-1900) 3
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ENGL378 Contemporary Literature: 1900 and Beyond 3
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ENGL285 Introduction to West Indian Literature 3
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ENGL387 Studies in West Indian Poetry: Carib. Literary Masters 3
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ENGL388 Studies in West Indian Drama: Carib. Literary Masters 3
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ENGL389 Studies in West Indian Fiction: Carib. Literary Masters 3
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ENGL400 Senior Seminar 2
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ENGL424 Study in Women’s Literature 3
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ENGL425-02 Literary Topics: Romantics 3
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ENGL450 Literary Criticism and Theory 3
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ENGL464 Major Literary Authors: Shakespeare 3
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ENGL495 Independent Study: Practicum/Internship 2
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LING210 Structure of English Grammar 3
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LING320 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 3
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LING230 Introduction to Morphology and Syntax 3
Courses required for the Emphasis: Linguistics and Education:
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EDCI486 Instructional Media and Technology in the Classroom 3
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EDFN425 History and Sociology of Education in the Caribbean 3
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EDTE375 Principles and Practice of Education in Scripture 3
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EDTE424 Classroom Testing and Evaluation 3
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EDTE479 Classroom Management 3
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LING310 Language Acquisition 3
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LING330 Introduction to Sociolinguistics 3
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LING400 Introduction to Creole Linguistics 3
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LING410 Introduction to Educational Linguistics 3
Courses required for the Emphasis: Literature and Language:
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ENGL270 American Literature I 3
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ENGL271 American Literature II 3
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ENGL315 Professional Writing 3
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ENGL345 Introduction to Rhetoric 3
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ENGL377 English Literature III 3
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ENGL470 Writing Workshop 3
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JOUR230 Beginning Media Reporting 3
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LING200 Introduction to Language and Linguistics 3
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ENGL438 Advanced Composition 3
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ENGL467 Creative Writing 3
Courses required for the Emphasis: Communications:
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COMM215 Introduction to Communication Theory and Research 3
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COMM320 Interpersonal Communication 3
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COMM436 Intercultural Communication 3
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COMM450 Communication in the Classroom 3
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COMM456 Group Dynamics and Leadership 3
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ENGL345 Introduction to Rhetoric 3
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JOUR230 Beginning Media Reporting 3
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PREL255 Introduction of Public Relations 3
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COMM454 Topics in Communication 3
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COMM495 Independent Study/Readings/Research 3
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ENGL470 Writing Workshop 3