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COURSES OFFERED
DESCRIPTIONS: UNDERGRADUATE & DIPLOMA COURSES (Word File)
WINDHOEK AND NORTHERN CAMPUS
COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS IN ENGLISH
This is a compulsory course for all first year degree or diploma students studying on a full time or part time basis. It is designed to upgrade the English language skills of first year students in all the faculties, namely, the Faculties of Education, Science, Law, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Humanities and Social Sciences, Economics and Management Sciences, and Medical and Health Sciences.
Undergraduate Degree Courses:
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS (ULCE 3419)
The UCE 3119 is intended to cater for those students who arrive at UNAM with the minimum of a C symbol in English at IGCSE level.
NQF Level: 4
Contact hours: 56 hours theory (4 hours per week for 14 weeks)
Credits: 16
Assessment: Continuous Assessment: 60% [2 tests (reading and writing), 2 reading assignment, 1 oral presentation]. Examination: 40% (1 x 3 hour exam)
Pre-requisite: C symbol in English at NCCSE
Description:
This module is aimed at assisting students in the development of their reading, writing and speaking and listening skills, in order to cope with studying in a new academic environment and in a language which may not be their first language. The module also focuses on study skills that students need throughout their academic careers career and beyond. The module serves as an introduction to university level academics, where styles of teaching and learning differ from those at secondary schools in that more responsibility is placed on the student. The module therefore, focuses on the skills that students need throughout their academic careers and beyond.
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (ULEA 3519)
The ULEA 3519 is intended to equip students with the necessary academic communication skills taking into account the required academic conventions of the various faculties at UNAM.
NQF Level: 5
Contact hours: 56 hours theory (4 hours per week for 14 weeks)
Credits: 16
Assessment: Continuous Assessment: 60% [2 tests (reading and writing), 1 academic essay, 1 oral presentation]. Examination: 40% (1 x 3 hour exam)
Pre-requisite: ULCE 3419
Description:
This module develops a student's understanding, and competencies regarding academic conventions such as academic reading, writing, listening and oral presentation skills for academic purposes. Students are required to produce a referenced and researched essay written in formal academic style within the context of their university studies. Students are also required to do oral presentations based on their essays. The reading component of the course deals with academic level texts. This involves students in a detailed critical analysis of such texts. The main aim is therefore, to develop academic literacy in English.
The two streams (ULCE 3419 and ULEA 3519) will run simultaneously in both semesters and there will be an examination at the end of each semester.
The syllabus is a multi‑skilled integrated one and includes the following conditions:
COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS FOR LAW STUDENTS (ULCL 3612)
ULCL 3612 is a special programme for first year law students. It aims to upgrade the Legal English of all first year law students. This course will be offered in the second semester. This stream has a supplementary examination.
NQF Level: 6
Contact hours: 56 hours theory (4 hours per week for 14 weeks)
Credits: 16
Assessment: Continuous Assessment: 60% [2 tests (reading and writing), 1 oral presentations]. Examination: 40% (1 x 3 hour exam)
Pre-requisite: ULEA 3519
Description:
This module develops a student's understanding, skills and concepts regarding legal issues such as: the reading and writing of legal documentation; oral presentation of legal matters; argumentative writing and presentation; note-taking and summarising; referencing of legal texts, cases and other relevant sources.
Undergraduate Diploma Courses:
ENGLISH FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATION (ULEG 2310)
ULEG 2310 caters for students in the Faculty of Education and Information Studies who are studying at diploma level.
NQF Level: 4
Contact hours: 56 hours theory (4 hours per week for 14 weeks)
Credits: 32
Assessment: Continuous Assessment: 60% [4 reading and 4 writing tests, 2 oral presentations, 1 literature worksheet]. Examination: 40% (1 x 3 hour exam)
Pre-requisite: D symbol in English at NCCSE
Description:
This module attempts to assist students to improve their general English proficiency. The main goal of this module is, therefore, to develop the reading, writing, listening, speaking and study skills of students in order for them to perform tasks in an academic environment. This module focuses on the skills students need to perform cognitive academic tasks in an academic environment and beyond.
The above is a year course and examination will be written at the end of the year.
Undergraduate Certificate Courses:
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR CERTIFICATE PURPOSES (LCEC 1311)
LCEC 1311 caters for students who are studying at certificate level.
NQF Level: 3
Contact hours: 56 hours theory (4 hours per week for 14 weeks)
Credits: 16
Assessment: Continuous Assessment: 40% [1 test and 2 assignments]. Examination: 60% (1 x 2 hour exam)
Pre-requisite: E symbol in English at NCCSE
Description:
This module attempts to assist students to improve language proficiency regarding: reading comprehension, writing, speaking, listening and study skills in order for them to utilise English language at work or in study. Students are required to complete assignments and tests designed for the module. The main aim of the module is to communicate in English language.
Post-graduate Degree Courses:
ADVANCED ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (ULAE 5519/6619)
NQF Level:
Contact hours: 56 hours theory (4 hours per week for 14 weeks)
Credits:
Assessment: Continuous Assessment: 50% (critical reading assignment, annotated bibliography, term paper). Examination: 50% (1 x 3 hour exam)
Pre-requisite: Must be a Masters or PHD student
Description:
This module is a post-graduate course designed to empower students with skills and knowledge to access and critique academic sources and to synthesize information from these sources to assist them in the substantiation and development of their own claims when writing an academic paper in their respective fields of specialization. Additionally, this course will empower students with the capacity to undertake the challenges of academic writing by exposing them to the different rhetorical and stylistic elements typical of academic texts. Finally, students will be introduced to the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style and will be equipped with the necessary skills to format an academic paper in APA style.
SPECIAL SHORT COURSES
NAMIBIAN AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES (NFL)
Head of Department:
Ms Jill Izaks
Tel: +264 61 206 3885
Fax: (+264 61) 206 3943
Cell: 081 248 0303
E-mail: jnizaks@unam.na
WINDHOEK, OSHAKATI AND ERONGO CENTRES
COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH: ENGLISH FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATION
This course is offered on FOUR levels. The main objective of this course is to upgrade the students’ standard of English. Although the course comprises four levels and each level is to some extent a complete unit, students are encouraged to complete the 8 courses.
Basic Level
Target Group: Applicants who have little or no knowledge of English.
Content: At this level we concentrate on pronunciation of English words. Students learn basic vocabulary and language skills such as the correct use of tenses. Because this is a basic level, students are taught to speak the language to be able to communicate their needs to others. Students also learn to write simple letters and express their ideas on paper. Listening comprehension is given much attention. This course mostly caters for foreign learners.
Elementary Level
Target Group: Applicants with some knowledge of English, who wish to upgrade their English proficiency.
Content: This course is very similar to the Basic course in the sense that it concentrates on vocabulary and language skills. It assumes, however, that the student has a basic knowledge of English. At this stage, the level of English used in the classroom is more advanced than that of the Basic course. Students are expected at the end of the course to be able to speak without resorting to the use of gestures to make themselves understood. Writing is also at a more advanced level and includes simple business letters. Listening comprehension is still a vital component.
Intermediate Level
Target Group: Applicants who have a reasonable command of English but lack confidence to use the language fluently.
Content: In this course we continue to build on what has been taught in the previous course, always improving the level of English usage. Students are now given both listening and written comprehension. Language skills continue to be taught on a contextual basis. At this level, students are expected to be able to take part in group work to present arguments. Students are expected to debate current issues verbally and write short factual essays to present their point of view clearly. Language work becomes more complicated and vocabulary used in class is far more advanced. Much of the work done, concentrates on individual needs of the students, because we are dealing with mature students. Written work is more flexible. Students write letters, memoranda, etc., which are related to their line of work. Listening comprehension is still given much attention.
Advanced Level
Target Group: Applicants with a good command of English who wish to upgrade writing and speaking skills and gain confidence in English usage.
Content: Students are expected to have a good command of the language (especially if they have completed the previous courses) so that they can now concentrate on more complex pieces of writing such as business memoranda, notices, summaries, letters of enquiry, etc. Speaking activities include introducing speakers, making presentations of products, advertising both verbally and in a written form. Listening activities require note‑taking and reporting. Language skills at this stage include the use of the passive voice as often required in the business world. All language skills are taught on a contextual basis. This course prepares the student for the English for Administrators Courses.
Materials: Course books for Basic, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced will be announced. Contextual exercises devised according to students' needs from newspapers, magazines, audio- visual tapes.
Duration: 4 hours per week – approx. 6 months (offered every semester).
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Assessment: Attendance (85%), tests and examination (50% pass).
ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION: ENGLISH FOR ADMINISTRATORS
This series of courses is aimed specifically at people in administrative positions both in the public and private sectors. It is offered at three levels and once again, it is advised that students complete all levels. The course is designed to assist professionals who hold positions of responsibility to express themselves effectively in English. We approach the course from the viewpoint that time is an important commodity and the best way to save time is to express oneself in understandable and purposeful English from the outset. Students are taught to be brief, concise and to the point. This is the essence of the course. Some language skills are still taught on a contextual basis, but students are expected to have mastered the basic language skills at this stage.
Administrators Intermediate
Target Group: Persons with a good command of English who wish to perfect their skills for administrative purposes.
Content: The content of this course is similar to that of the Advanced Level for General Communication. However, it is assumed that the basic knowledge of writing business letters, memoranda, etc. already exists and the student’s command of English is good such that he/she already uses these skills. These skills are then refined to some extent. Activities now require some inference to be made by students, i.e. "reading between the lines". Attention is paid to reading and using body language. Proper paragraphing for business purposes is taught with the emphasis on clarity, conciseness and comprehensibility. Written, audio and visual advertisements are analyzed to see whether they convey the message effectively. Circular letters and memoranda are examined and used for practical purpose in class. These are often refined for clarity and effectiveness.
Some communication theory is taught at this level so that students understand exactly how communication takes place and thereby avoid communication breakdown and prevent misunderstanding.
Administrators Advanced
Target Group: Those who have completed the Intermediate Administrators course or who have obtained good results in The Advanced level of the General Communication course.
Content: At this level speaking and writing receive equal attention. Students are expected to make full presentations or speeches geared to their working environment. Vocabulary is advanced by means of fairly complex contextual language exercises, which are based on current affairs. Writing is directed according to the needs of the students as far as possible. Amongst other things, students are expected to write minutes and reports, and analyse curriculum vitae’s, motivate requests and prepare themselves for interviews. Students are expected to edit their own work and that of their peers. Full oral presentations with visual illustration and use of audio-visual equipment are expected. These presentations are normally related to students' work. Communication theory is taught in greater detail.
Administrators Effective Writing
Target Group: Those who have passed both the Advanced level of the General Communication course and the Administrators Advanced course and persons who have an excellent command of English but seek to improve their written English.
Content: This course will concentrate on refining writing skills already learnt in the previous courses and add to these, skills such as writing good reports, minutes, summaries and effective speeches. To achieve this we will concentrate on form, logic, textual analysis and incorporate this in the students' own working environment and responsibilities.
Materials: Course book: Communication for Managers and Secretaries by Marais and Bell. (For sale at the UNAM Bookshop). Authentic circulars, memoranda, etc. are used for analyses. Current affairs are discussed. Role play is used as a method. Students prepare and present authentic oral presentations.
Duration: 4 hours per week ‑ approx. 6 months (offered every semester).
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Assessment: Attendance (85 %), tests and examination (50% pass).
PUBLIC SPEAKING
The Language Centre is to establish a course in Public Speaking. Sufficient interest from the community to participate in such a course is important to facilitate this process. Enquiries may be made at the Language Centre.
NAMIBIAN AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES
The Language Centre Windhoek Campus also offers courses in:
OSHINDONGA
GERMAN
PORTUGUESE
OSHIKWANYAMA
AFRIKAANS
SPANISH
OTJIHERERO
CHINESE
ITALIAN
SILOZI
RUSSIAN
FRENCH
KHOEKHOEGOWAB
KISWAHILI
ARABIC
All courses are offered at four levels and each is subdivided into two courses (I and II).
Target Group: Private individuals, students, the Business community and everyone who wishes to learn a language or to improve his/her language skills.
Content: The courses aim, above all, at developing a knowledge of the spoken language, using the Communicative approach and the practice of interactive language skills. Thus the courses cover the four skills: reading, listening, writing, speaking as well as grammar and vocabulary.
Duration: 4 hours per week ‑ approximately 6 months, (offered every semester).
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Assessment: Attendance (85 %), tests and examination (50% pass).
The Language Centre also offers intensive courses and on demand tailor made courses for the Business community e.g. private companies and institutions.
ERONGO CENTRE
The Language Centre in the Erongo Region offers in addition to English Courses:
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
OSHINDONGA
GERMAN
Spanish, Portuguese and Oshindonga will be offered in Walvis Bay, German in Swakopmund.
In Walvis Bay and Swakopmund the Language Centre also offers:
GENERAL INFORMATION ON NAMIBIAN AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES
WINDHOEK & ERONGO CENTRES
Enrolment into any one of the above special courses in English for the first time is preceded by a placement test. The results of these tests facilitate streaming and appropriate placement in courses best suited for the prospective student. Students obviously do not necessarily have to start at the first level of the course. The placement test will determine the level of each student's ability and he/she will be enrolled accordingly. The placement test is written only once. Once a student has passed the examination at any particular level, he/she will automatically be accepted for enrolment for the next level. It is, however, possible to enroll in the top course according to the results obtained in the Placement Test by the student.
CERTIFICATION
A candidate is given a certificate on request: for instance if candidate attends only one courses he/she would receive a certificate for that course only. Otherwise a candidate is awarded a certificate after completing all courses offered by the Language Centre. The certificate will cover all levels and duration of the courses passed.
Course Fees
The course fee for all of the above is N$ 850,00 per course payable upon registration. This includes a non-refundable amount of N$ 350, 00 to cover administrative costs. Students who drop out after the first two weeks of the course will be liable for the full course fee.
NB. Foreign students should have a study permit / visa to enrol, and are advised to apply for their study permit / visa before they leave their country of origin.
Further information on all Special and Short Courses can be obtained from:
Ms. Jill Izaks
Tel. (061) 206 3885
Cell: 081 248 0303
Email: jnizaks@unam.na
OSHAKATI CENTRE
The Language Centre Oshakati offers in addition to English courses as described above:
OSHINDONGA / OSHIKWANYAMA
PORTUGUESE
AFRIKAANS
FRENCH
SIGN LANGUAGE
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All courses are offered at four levels with the exception of Sign Language, which is offered at 2 levels only.
Target Group: Private individuals, students, the Business community and everyone who wishes to learn a language or to improve his/her language skills.
Content: The courses aim above all at developing knowledge of the spoken language, using the Communicative approach and the practice of interactive language skills. Thus the courses cover the four skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking as well as grammar and vocabulary.
Duration: 4 hours per week ‑ approximately 6 months, (offered every semester).
Assessment: Attendance (85 %), tests and examination (50% pass).
PORTUGUESE
Target Group: Business community and private individuals.
Comments: The course focuses on general language skills development, particularly for beginners. This is a basic and practical course for people wishing to communicate in Portuguese. The skills developed relate to everyday needs for the business community and private individuals.
Content: The content includes greetings, use of body language, making apologies and excuses, welcoming , asking questions, introductions, thank you language, chairing meetings, taking minutes, giving and following directions, requesting and communicating information from various sources and to others, giving feedback, communicating by phone , card, fax or letter. Counting money, measurements and the language of casual speaking e.g. making jokes, teasing or riddles.
Focus:Sentence structure, grammatical accuracy, wider vocabulary development, spelling and noun-verb agreements. Tenses, plurals and singulars, synonyms. Opposites, genders, spelling, pronunciation, memoranda, linking devices, the use of articles, passive and active.
Materials: Magazines, newspapers, journals, book extracts, official documentation, audio and videotapes and course books (to be announced).
Duration: 4 hours per week approx 6 months (offered every semester).
Assessment: Attendance (85%), tests and examination (50% pass).
Certification: Students can sit for internationally recognized examinations.
THE WRITING UNIT - OSHAKATI
The Oshakati Writing Unit at present offers support to all UNAM students and individuals wishing to improve skills such as editing, writing short stories, poetry and drama; advice in summarizing, speech writing and note taking; letter writing, compilation of CVs and card writing. Courses on thematic writing, editing, creative thinking and writing and community writing issues such as letters, minutes, posters, reports and graphics will be implemented in 2001 according to demand.
Resources: Computers and printers; individual attention for writers; small classes for special needs; reference books.
Duration: Depends on individuals needs. The Unit is open from 08H30 to 12H30 from Monday to Friday. Individual appointments may be arranged.
GENERAL INFORMATION - OSHAKATI
Please take note: All courses will pay special attention to areas of grammatical and lexical upgrading, viz: word order: pronunciation and spelling, verb tense usage, questions and question tags, passive and active voice, sentence construction, nouns and articles. Verb noun agreement. nouns, pronouns and quantifies, adverbs, prepositions and linking devices, money, numbers and word formation.
Methodology:Group, pair and individual activities, lecturing, facilitation and observation, collecting information reporting and writing summaries.
Out of class activities will consist of role-play and simulations e.g. meetings: project planning and development. All language skills will be integrated but with the focus on hands on activities and on- site observation where possible.
CERTIFICATION
A candidate is given a certificate on request: for instance if candidate attends only one courses he/she would receive a certificate for that course only. Otherwise a candidate is awarded a certificate after completing all courses offered by the Language Centre. The certificate will cover all levels and duration of the courses passed.
Course Fees
The course fee for all of the above is N$ 850,00 per course payable upon registration. This includes a non-refundable of amount N$ 350,00 to cover administrative costs. Students who drop out after the first two weeks of the course will be liable for the full course fee.
NB. Foreign students should have a study permit / visa to enrol, and are advised to apply for their study permit / visa before they leave their country of origin.
Contact Person: For all special courses offered at the Oshakati Campus:
Mr V Nangombe
Tel: (065) 223 2232
Fax: (065) 223 2271
Alina N. Nambambi
Tel: (065) 223 2243
E-mail: nambambia@unam.na
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