IC/Passport Number - School of Humanities, USM

1. INTRODUCTION
B.A. HONS. IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE STUDIES
(ELLS)
Philosophy
To produce competent and knowledgeable graduates who have acquired relevant
language and literary skills that would enable them to meet and adapt effectively
to the demands of a changing global society, especially in the field of English
Language Studies.
Objectives
At the end of the programme, graduates should acquire:
a. competency and knowledge in the English language
b. knowledge of linguistics as a field of study
c. relevant literary skills in order to be able to appreciate, analyse, discuss, and
evaluate various types of literary texts and discourses
d. knowledge of varous types of English (i.e, genre, register, dialect) as part of
the language students’ development for teachers
e. relevant generic skills (i.e. communication skills, problem solving skills, IT
skills, study skills, team working, time management, interpersonal skills),
critical and creative thinking and intellectual skills.
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