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GHLS 705: Ghanaian Language and Media Discourse

This course examines issues concerning language use in the media. It is designed to help students to gain insights into the social dynamics of the use of Ghanaian language on radio and TV. Students will be assigned to record media discourse in the various...

GHLS 704: History and Development of Ghanaian Languages

The course highlights the major trends in the history and development of languages in Ghana. It looks at the missionary factor in the development of Ghanaian languages. It traces literacy issues from the colonial era to the present day. Issues about mediums...

GHLS 703: Grammar of Ghanaian Language Studies

The course will delve into linguistic theories that relate to some aspects of the lexicon, morphology, syntax and semantics of the Ghanaian languages; Topics include compounding, relativisation, reflexivisation, serial verb construction, tense, mood and...

GHLS 702: Theories of Literary Criticism

The course deals with theoretical issues and perspectives of literary criticisms. It is aimed at equipping students with in-depth knowledge, tools and methods of evaluating, interpreting, identifying and categorising literary materials into forms based on...

GHLS 701: Aspects of Ghanaian Language Studies

The course will provide students with the tools they need to examine and research into certain aspects of Ghanaian language studies that are of current importance nationally and globally. The course will highlight the theories of translation, and theories...

ARTS 701: Philosophical Foundations of the Humanities

This course addresses the kinds of questions raised in the humanities, the characteristic methodologies used to pursue answers, and the range of criteria applied in their assessment. The hermeneutic focus upon interpretation and understanding in the...

*LNGS 305: Phonetics and Phonology of English

This course is designed to enable students apply the principles of phonetics and phonology to
the description and analyses of English. In this course, L1 and L2 accents of English are
discussed. The course covers the following areas: consonants and vowels...

*LNGS 303: Phonetics and Phonology of a Ghanaian Language

This course is designed to enable students apply the principles of phonetics and phonology to
the description of the sounds and sound patterns of a Ghanaian language (e.g. Akan, Dagaare,
Dagbani, Dangme Ewe, Ga etc.). It assumes some level of proficiency...

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