Undergraduate Degree · Non-Degree Purpose (TOGI)
Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Alternative Education
NDP TOGI · NQF Level 7 · Full-time · Minimum 1 year (Concentrated)
The Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Alternative Education (Non-Degree Purpose TOGI) provides a focused exploration of literary traditions, critical reading, and cultural analysis. The programme is structured to develop advanced skills in English literary studies, African literature, and world literature.
Study year 1 of 1
NQF Level 7 · Total Credits: 54 (Structure: 2 Semesters)
Semester One
Historical English Literature15 Credits
This module explores important historical social, political, economic and cultural issues by way of readings in a range of English Literature from a variety of historical and cultural contexts prior to the 20th century. The module will focus primarily on two genres: the novel and poetry.
African Literature12 Credits
This module explores important African literature in English by way of close reading of a range of texts from Southern, Eastern and Western national contexts. Oral traditions will be explored as well as written texts through a range of fiction, drama and poetry, as well as literary non-fiction and film.
Semester Two
English Literary Studies: An Introduction15 Credits
This module covers aspects of the study of English literature and focuses on a number of literary genres from the Renaissance to the present. The course places emphasis on developing the skills of close reading as well as contextual considerations when reading and writing on literature.
World Literature12 Credits
This module explores important contemporary social, political, economic and cultural issues by way of readings in a range of English Literature from a variety of historical and cultural contexts since the beginning of the 20th century. The module will include a significant focus on English Literature produced in Africa.