Tigrigna Language, Literature and Folklore
College/Institution: CHLSJC
Department/School/Center: Department of Tigrigna Language, Literature and Folklore
Program title: BA in Tigrigna Language, Literature and Folklore
Program duration (in years): Three for regular, five for Summer and four for Extension
Study Language: Tigrigna
Credits and the equivalent ECTS: 180 ECTS
Mode of delivery: Regular
Program Objective:
General Objective – to train competent students who are well versed in knowledge, theories, skills, values, attitudes and methodologies in linguistic and literature approaches and thus can contribute to development endeavors of the Ethiopian society at large by offering professional services at local, regional, national, governmental and non-governmental organizations in addition to being qualified in all aspects of competencies so that they can match the world of work.
Specific Objectives:
- To produce graduates capable of integrating social science and linguistic and literary related theories with research and practice;
- To conduct and document scientific researches to produce knowledge on the dynamics and complexities of various cultural phenomena in the country;
- To produce graduates who are well equipped with language skills to identify the causes and consequences of social problems;
- To produce graduates who are competent in language policy and program formulation, evaluation and analysis;
- To equip graduates with the requisite professional & communication skills & attitude necessary to work with individuals, diverse groups and communities;
- To produce graduates that have sound understanding, sense of respect and tolerance for cultural diversity.
Admission requirements – students who have completed their preparatory lessons and passed college/university entrance examination will be admitted to the program. Moreover, for summer in-service, evening extension, and distance learning, a three-year diploma in social sciences fields, teacher education, and any language and literature related fields from recognized college and two years of work experience with a command of the Tigrigna Language makes applicants eligible to the program.
Graduation requirement
- A successful completion of courses equivalent to 180 ECTS;
- No “F” grade;
- Completion of a Thesis as a partial fulfillment for the degree;
- A minimum grade of ‘satisfactory’ in Thesis; and
- At least 2.00 CGPA and MGPA.
List of Modules/Courses
Program modules in categories
Module Number | Module Name | Module Category | Module Code | ECTS |
Module 01 | Basic English Skills | Common | EnLa-M1013 | 10 |
Module 02 | Language Skills | Core | TLLF– M2020 | 25 |
Module 03 | Theoretical (Descriptive) Linguistics | Core | TLLF–M 2030 | 25 |
Module 04 | Geez Skills | Supportive | TSCo–M 2043 | 10 |
Module 05 | Applied Linguistics | Core | TLLF–M 3050 | 19 |
Module 06 | Technical and Public Relation | Elective | TECo–M 2063 | 10 |
Module 07 | Literature | Core | TLLF–M 3070 | 27 |
Module 08 | Folklore | Core | TLLF– M4080 | 14 |
Module 09 | Researching and Reporting | Core | TLLF–M 4090 | 25 |
Module 10 | Psychology | Common | Psyc–M2010 | 5 |
Module 11 | Civics and Ethics | Common | CESt–M 1023 | 5 |
Module 12 | Information and communication Technology | Common | INTC–M2011 | 5 |
Total | 180 |
Program Modules and courses clustered under each module
Module Name | Module Code | Course code | Course title | ECTS |
Basic English Skills | EnLa-M1013 | EnLa1011 | Communicative English Skills | 5 |
EnLa1012 | Basic Writing Skills | 5 | ||
Psychology | Psyc–M2010 | Psyc2011 | General Psychology | 5 |
Civics and Ethics | CESt–M 1023 | CESt1023 | Civics and Ethics | 5 |
Information and communication Technology | INTC–M2011 | INTC2011 | Introduction to Information and Communication Technology | 5 |
Language Skills | TLLF–M 2020 | TLLF2021 | Tigrigna Oral skills | 5 |
TLLF2023 | Reading Skills | 5 | ||
TLLF2025 | Basic Writing Skills | 5 | ||
TLLF2027 | Advanced Writing Skills | 5 | ||
TLLF2028 | Creative Writing | 5 | ||
Descriptive Linguistics | TLLF–M 2030 | TLLF2031 | Introduction to lang. and linguistics | 8 |
TLLF2032 | Tigrigna Phonetics and Phonology | 5 | ||
TLLF2034 | Tigrigna Morphology | 7 | ||
TLLF3033 | Tigrigna Syntax | 5 | ||
Geez Skills | TSCo–M 2043 | ELGi3045 | Basic Geez | 5 |
ELGi3047 | Advanced Geez | 5 | ||
Applied Linguistics | TLLF–M 3050 | TLLF3051 | Survey of Ethiopian Languages | 7 |
TLLF3052 | Language and Society | 5 | ||
TLLF3054 | Theories and Practice of Translation | 7 | ||
Technical and Public Relation | TECo–M 2063 | TLLF2065 | Technical Writing | 5 |
TLLF4068 | Public Relation | 5 | ||
Literature | TLLF–M 3070 | TLLF3072 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
TLLF3074 | Tigrigna Poetry | 3 | ||
TLLF3076 | Tigrigna Short Stories | 3 | ||
TLLF3078 | Tigrigna Novels | 3 | ||
TLLF4071 | Fundamentals of Drama | 3 | ||
TLLF4073 | Survey of Tigrigna Literature | 7 | ||
TLLF4075 | Literary Criticism | 5 | ||
Folklore | TLLF–M 4080 | TLLF4081 | Introduction and theories of Folklore | 7 |
TLLF4083 | Genres of Folklore | 7 | ||
Researching and Reporting | TLLF–M 4090 | TLLF4092 | Research Basics | 5 |
TLLF4094 | Developing Research Proposal and Data Presentation | 5 | ||
TLLF4096 | Report Writing | 5 | ||
TLLF4098 | Seminar on Selected Topics | 3 | ||
TLLF4098 | Senior Research | 7 | ||
Total | 180 |