Program Description

The Humanities Department at the College of Language and Communication serves as the foundation year, equipping students with a multidisciplinary academic framework essential for advanced studies in language and media. The programme integrates theoretical and practical knowledge across various domains, fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication. Students engage with core disciplines, including Introduction to Mass Communication, Listening, Writing, Social Psychology, Drama, Translation, Introduction to Radio and Television, Introduction to Literary Texts, Theatre, and Phonetics. These courses provide a comprehensive grounding in linguistic proficiency, media literacy, cultural awareness, and social cognition. By the end of the programme, students develop a well-rounded intellectual foundation, preparing them for specialized pathways in language, media, and communication studies.

Learning Outcomes

• By the completion of the Humanities Department’s foundation programme, students will be able to: 1. demonstrate foundational knowledge in language and media studies, applying key theoretical concepts to diverse academic and professional contexts; 2. develop critical and analytical skills for evaluating media, literary texts, and social phenomena from interdisciplinary perspectives; 3. enhance linguistic proficiency in listening, writing, and translation, fostering clear, effective, and context-appropriate communication; 4. engage with literary and dramatic texts, appreciating their cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance; 5. apply phonetic principles to improve pronunciation and understanding of speech patterns; 6. understand core psychological and sociological principles that influence communication and human interaction; 7. demonstrate media awareness by analyzing the functions and impact of radio, television, and mass communication; 8. cultivate creativity and problem-solving skills through engagement with drama, theatre, and literary narratives.