ENGL 412 — English in Ghana
English · University of Ghana
This is essentially a practical course intended to deal with problem areas of English usage in Ghana. The question of acceptable usage within the Ghanaian linguistic milieu will be discussed. The course intends to strengthen students‘ confidence in English usage. It will make them aware of possible options for usage and the consequences of alternative choices. The course will teach language skills necessary for performing adequately in a modern society and create awareness of the debate concerning the ‗Indigenized Varieties‘ or ‗New Englishes.‘
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Level 400
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- ENGL 315 — Phonetics and Phonology
- ENGL 354 — Criticism and the Arts
- ENGL 411 — Contemporary English Usage
- ENGL 413 — Ghanaian Literature
- ENGL 414 — The Romantic Movement in English Literature
- ENGL 415 — Modern Literary Theory
- ENGL 416 — Introduction to Stylistics
- ENGL 417 — History of the English Language
- ENGL 418 — Pragmatics
- ENGL 419 — Poetry
- ENGL 421 — Introduction to Film and TV
- ENGL 422 — Business Writing
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 2 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Humanities (2017).