BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES

The Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies focuses on the theoretical aspects and practical applications of the English language.  It prepares the students for effective communication in English in diverse contexts and situations. It also aims to provide opportunities for applied competencies acquired in the workplace by providing quality education in English that is globally competitive. The program equips students with knowledge and skills in meeting the challenges of contemporary English language teaching and thereby producing quality English language practitioners who possess a broad sense of commitment, professionalism, integrity, and nationalism.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Graduates of the AB in English Language Studies should be able to:

1. Articulate a comprehensive and contextualized view of the English language system and development.
2. Communicate in English (both oral and written) fluently, accurately, and creatively in diverse social, cultural, academic, and professional situations.
3. Facilitate English language learning and use in various social, cultural, academic, and professional settings.
4. Engage in English language research relevant to the school and workplace settings.
5. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Academic and scholarly works, such as teaching, language consultancy, instructional materials development, and research.
• Business and industry jobs, such as public relations, advertising, and documentations.
• Media and publishing occupations, such as hosting, writing, proofreading, translating, and editing.
• Government and diplomatic service, such as law, foreign service, and tourism.

NOTABLE GRADUATES

Notable graduates were produced by the department. A few of them were traced:

Khiara Pasion who was then the editor-in-chief of the TSU Official student publication “The Work” and award-winning student writer during her time is now a renowned international novelist, blogger, and script writer. Ms. Pasion, whose pen name is KZ Riman, has written romance, fantasy, and suspense novels that are published by Eternal Press and Soulmate Publishing, USA and are sold at Amazon and other international as well as local Book Stores. She writes scripts for “Indie” Films and was part of the writing team of “Red” which won the “Best Screenplay” award in 2015. Some of her works are shown below: