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English & Literary Studies

Language, literature and meaning — the humanities training that sharpens minds, deepens empathy and shapes culture.

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English & Literary Studies

Literary criticism, creative writing, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics and English for specific purposes.

Leadership

Head of Department

Prof. Chioma Nwosu

Head of Department

HOD, English & Literary Studies Prof. Chioma Nwosu

  • - Ph.D. African Literature, University of Ghana, 2006
  • - M.A. English Language & Linguistics, University of Nigeria, 1999
  • - Member, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)

The English & Literary Studies is led by HOD, English & Literary Studies Prof. Chioma Nwosu.

Programmes

What We Offer

Undergraduate

English Language & Literature

4 Years

Postgraduate

M.A. English & Literary Studies

18 Months

Ph.D

Ph.D. English & Literary Studies

3–4 Years

Curriculum

Course List

ENG 211 Introduction to Literature 3 Units
ENG 221 English Language & Linguistics 3 Units
ENG 311 African Literature in English 3 Units
ENG 321 Literary Theory & Criticism 3 Units
ENG 411 Creative Writing 3 Units
ENG 421 Stylistics & Discourse Analysis 3 Units
ENG 431 Digital Humanities 3 Units
ENG 491 Dissertation 6 Units
ENG 701 Advanced Literary Theory 3 Units
ENG 711 Post-Colonial Literature 3 Units
ENG 721 Applied Linguistics 3 Units
ENG 901 Advanced African Literature Research 3 Units
ENG 991 Ph.D. Dissertation 12 Units

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