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Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Arts Honours in English

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in English in Language and Culture Studies is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Bachelor of Arts Honours in English offered by Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Humanities

The BA Honours in English aims to fulfil the following requirements of English Studies. Graduates will be equipped to:

Construct and continue elaborating on a firm knowledge base concerning a range of imaginative writing, literary genres and milieus, by utilising appropriate critical theory in order to expand their understanding of the complexity of human society.

Implement and develop research skills in close and careful reading, thinking critically and creatively about meanings, gauging the value of ideas independently, assessing the applicability of ideas to contemporary and local contexts, and formulating coherent logical arguments in response to current literary and theoretical debates for use in forums and submission to journals. These essential skills are vital in an environment where flexible, innovative thinking and the ability to learn are as important as producing a “cutting edge” knowledge base.

Become independent, critical and creative thinkers who actively contribute to local communities, and broader national and international contexts.

Compulsory modules
FIRST YEAR
Honours Research Treatise
South African Writing and Reception
African Literature
Gender and Writing
Modernity and Literature

SECOND YEAR
Honours Research Treatise