Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Applied Language Studies
Programme Description
To provide a supportive environment for both theoretical and applied approaches, and for open, critical debate on various aspects of language learning and language use.To help students use their langu...
To provide a supportive environment for both theoretical and applied approaches, and for open, critical debate on various aspects of language learning and language use.
To help students use their language learning experience to gain an understanding of how language is related to individual cognition and to social context.
To help students gain an appreciation of how languages are used to achieve a wide range of social, cultural, aesthetic purposes.
To equip the graduates with some basic knowledge of modern languages necessary for intercultural communication.
To inculcate into graduates a mentality of viewing applied language studies as a problem-driven field that also includes the solution of language related problems in the real world
Career Opportunities
<p>Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Applied Language Studies can open up many diverse and exciting career opportunities. Here are some potential paths you might explore: Translator/Interpreter: Providing translation and interpretation services for various settings, including legal, medical, and business environments. Language Teacher: Teaching languages in schools, colleges, language institutes, or online platforms. Content Writer: Creating engaging written content for websites, blogs, marketing materials, and more. Editor/Proofreader: Reviewing and editing written content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and quality. Lexicographer: Compiling and editing dictionaries and other language reference materials. Language Consultant: Advising businesses and organizations on effective communication strategies. Speech and Language Therapist: Working with individuals to improve their speech and communication abilities (additional certification may be required). Corporate Trainer: Developing and delivering language and communication training programs within organizations. Public Relations Specialist: Managing communication and public relations efforts for organizations. Researcher: Conducting research in linguistics, language use, and communication studies.</p>
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Ndebele or any other African Language; and At least 2 ‘A’ Level passes, one of which should be Ndebele/Shona; OR
Special EntryA Diploma in Applied Language Studies from this institution or any other approved equivalent from a recognized institution; or A Diploma in Education majoring in Ndebele/Shona.Mature EntryPersons who are at least 25 years of age on the first day of academic year in which admission is sought and who are not eligible for entry under either the Normal or the Special Entry regulations may apply for mature entry.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Languages
Dean: Dr Mbulisi Ndlovu (Acting Dean)
mndlovu@lsu.ac.zw
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Lupane State University Main Campus