B. A. (Fante, Nzema and Twi Education)
Description
• The programme is designed to equip students with knowledge in theFante, Nzema or Twi language, literature and culture. The aim is to prepare students to speak and write the said languages to enable them to teach at the basic and secondary levels of education.
Students are also adequately trained to take up jobs like programme presentation, news reading and community education using the language of study.
Prospects/Career Options
After graduation, graduates can be employed as:
• Teachers in the Basic and Second Cycle Schools
• Administrators of Educational Institutions
• Translators
• Newscasters and programme presenters, Writers and BookDevelopers
• Programme coordinators, etc
• Directors/Organisers of cultural Centres
Target Group
The programme is intended for:
• SHS Certificate Holders
• Teachers Certificate ‘A’ Holders
• All who want to be trained in the Fante, Nzema or Twi language, literature and culture?
Entry Requirement
Category A: WASSCE Candidates
• Must have six (6) Credit Passes (A1-C6) comprising three (3) Core Subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies and
• credit passes in three (3) Relevant Elective subjects (i.e. the Ghanaian Language to be studied and 2 other electives) or SSSCE Candidates
• Must have six (6) Passes (A-D) comprising three (3) Core Subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science OR Social Studies and
• Credit passes in three (3) Relevant Elective subjects (i.e. the Ghanaian Language to be studied and 2 other electives)
B: Mature Applicants
• Must be at least 25 years by 1st September of the academic year one wants to enrol.
• Must hold:
• Teachers Certificate “A” or
• SHS/SSS Certificate or Certificate of Professional Training from a recognised Institution.
• Must pass the University’s Entrance Examination.
Note:
Linguistics and German require no pre-requisite knowledge. Those who want to offer
French on the other hand must have done French at the SHS level. Students who want to do English must have at least C5 in Core English.