English and Literary Studies
The B.A. English and International Studies programme prepares candidates for efficient and effective use of the English language in various social and official functions in Nigeria and the modern world, combining theoretical foundations with practical applied English courses.
Graduates can develop career paths in communications, teaching, advertising, marketing, public relations, human resources, and beyond.
Words That Shape Worlds
Functional English • Linguistics • Literature
The B.A. English and International Studies strives to prepare its candidates for the efficient and effective use of the English language in the various situations in which it is used, particularly as regards its social and official functions in Nigeria and the modern world. To achieve these goals, the programme provides a wide variety of practice and user-oriented courses without compromising the basic theoretical basis of these courses. Applied English courses that are designed to empower candidates to function efficiently in various envisaged capacities with minimum fuss are, therefore, loaded into the programme.
Programme Philosophy
The basic philosophy underlying the academic activities of the Department is the current trend in ELT emphasis on the actual use of language for communicative purposes in actual human interactional and transactional situations. The Department, therefore, strives to prepare its candidates for the efficient and effective use of the English language in the various situations in which it is used, particularly as regards its social and official functions in Nigeria and the modern world.
Core Focus
The programme combines theoretical foundations with practical applied English courses, emphasizing communicative competence, functional language use, and real-world application in Nigerian and global contexts.
Programme Objectives
The Department of English and Literary Studies is committed to achieving the following objectives
Teach functional English Language and Literature-in-English as well as English Linguistics to candidates.
Empower candidates with the necessary competence in the oral and written mediums of the English language.
Equip candidates with the basic skills for the use of English for specific, social, professional and scientific purposes.
Initiate and pursue research in the analysis, use, function and teaching of the English language with particular reference to the Nigerian nation.
Career Opportunities
Studying English language at UNIOSUN opens doors to diverse professional paths
Teaching
Academia and educational institutions
Communications
Corporate and organizational communication
Advertising
Creative and copywriting roles
Marketing
Brand strategy and content creation
Public Relations
Media relations and brand management
Human Resources
Talent management and organizational development
Publishing
Editorial and content production
Media
Journalism and broadcasting
What You'll Study
A comprehensive curriculum covering language, literature, and applied communication
English Linguistics
Phonetics, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis
Literature-in-English
Prose, poetry, drama, and literary criticism from African and global perspectives
Applied English
ESP, technical writing, translation, and professional communication skills
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ELT-Focused Curriculum
The Department follows current trends in English Language Teaching (ELT), emphasizing the actual use of language for communicative purposes in real human interactional and transactional situations. This approach ensures graduates are practically equipped for professional success.