Course Code:
BPS 224
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 200
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Guidance and Counselling
Course Code:
BPS 223
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 200
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Guidance and Counselling
Vision statement:
To make the Department a Centre of Excellence in teaching and research in English language and Literature- in- English.
Mission statement:
To produce teachers, lecturers and researchers in the area of English and also to train English language and Anglophone specialists who can be useful assets to the world of industry, especially in areas like the Media,
Banking, Commercial Practices, Professional Secretariat posts, etc.
History:
The Department of English is in the Faculty of Arts which is within the College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS) of the University of Cape Coast. The Department offers a B. A. (English) programme and six post graduate programmes, namely: M.A English Language (Sandwich), M.A Literature-in-English (Sandwich), M.Phil English Language, M.Phil Literature-in-English and PhD English Language PhD Literature-in-English. The M.A. (Sandwich) programme caters for workers and professionals who may not have the opportunity to obtain a graduate degree as full-time students. Further, the Department offers a One-Year Proficiency Programme for Francophone students who wish to upgrade their English language proficiency with a view to studying or working in an English-speaking country.
Core Values:
Not Published
College/Faculty/School/Department:
Department of English
This course aims at relating advanced music theory to the compositional craft. Students will be assisted to apply their knowledge in a wide range of styles,
both Western, African and popular idioms, and to develop their personal compositional language, resulting in a larger original works.
Course Code:
MUD 425
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
First Semester
Select Programme(s):
Dance
Music
The course provides students the opportunity to practice their knowledge of dance production theory. It also provides opportunities for the production of extended dance pieces with students taking on roles as directors, stage managers, make-up technicians etc.
Course Code:
DAN 430
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Dance
The course examines the African-American dance heritage against the background of the economic and social situation in America. It also assesses the impact of African dance culture on African-American dance heritage.
Course Code:
DAN 428
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Dance
The course enhances students’ knowledge of modern choreography. It requires students to develop choreographed dances that are relevant for the promotion of dance in schools, universities and the larger Ghanaian community.
Course Code:
DAN 426
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Dance
The course provides opportunities for students to study selected African traditional dances. It assists students to acquire skills in the playing of African indigenous instruments. It also explores principles underscoring generative processes of traditional African dance forms.
Course Code:
DAN 424
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Dance
The course assists students to explore their personal and aesthetic goals while offering information on such practical requirements like résumé development, concert production, fundraising and grant proposal writing. The course also addresses career possibilities in dance.
Course Code:
DAN 423
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
First Semester
Select Programme(s):
Dance
The course engages students in a philosophical discussion regarding the nature and value of dance. It critically evaluates each of the various schools of thought that offer explanation to the meaning of art and dance.
Course Code:
DAN 422
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Dance