English Department Profile

The goal of the BA program in English Language and Literature is to equip successful students with the necessary skills for English Language and Literature. The program focuses on two main areas: (a) Linguistics, which involves a comprehensive examination of language, including some emphasis on teaching English as a foreign language, and (b) English Literature, which covers major authors and topics from 1580 to the present day, and provides a detailed exploration of various literary genres such as poetry, drama, and prose.

The literature courses are designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the literary history of English-language literature and the cultural context in which it is produced.

The linguistics courses aim to give students a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of language study and the wide range of linguistic research. The TEFL courses aim to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills for teaching English, with a particular focus on classroom management and the effective use of technology.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) are the aims which the English Language and Literature intends to achieve. To fulfill the university’s mission and vision, the PEOs proposed are described as below. Graduates of the Bachelor of English Language and Literature, will;

  1. Have a higher level of knowledge and competency in English Language and Literature, with problem solving skills.
  2. Be able to communicate effectively to various stakeholders and practice their profession with ethical responsibilities.
  3. Be able to advance critical skills in English Language and Literature and keep abreast of current social, ethical and legal issues as well as technological advances in the field of language and literature.
  4. Be able to lead with autonomy, responsibility and work collaboratively and independently.
  5. Be able to utilize digital and numeracy skills to advance their knowledge and skills in career development with a global mind-set.

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

Based on these educational objectives, at the end of their study, the graduates of the Bachelor of English Language and Literature will have;

  1. Advanced and comprehensive theoretical knowledge and demonstrate language skills related to the field of study, work and practice.
  2. Intellectual independence in the application of knowledge within specific field by applying critical, analytical and evaluation skills in the field of study/work and practice.
  3. Manipulate a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning.
  4. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
  5. Demonstrate decision making capacities, accountabilities and professionalism by working towards predetermined goals and outcomes.
  6. Use a broad range of information, media and technology applications to support study and work.
  7. Engage effectively in self-directed lifelong learning and professional pathways.
  8. Observe and identify ethical issues, make decision ethically, and act professionally within the varied social and professional environment and practice.

  1. Completion of secondary school with a minimum overall average of 50%
  2. Should bring the original and a copy of secondary school certificate
  3. Should bring Six (6) passport size photos with white background
  4. Should bring the original copy of a letter of good conduct issued by your secondary school
  5. Should bring a sponsorship letter from your guardian
  6. Should successfully pass an admission interview and/or test
  7. Pay non-refundable Processing and ID card fees of USD $50 (bank draft)

English Department course structure

University requirements

  1. IS1101 Islamic studies…………………………………………………… 4H
  2. IS2102 Islamic studies ………………………………………………..…. 4H
  3. AR1101 Arabic Language (1) …………………………………………….. 4H
  4. AR2102 Arabic Language (2)………………………………………………..4H
  5. SOST1101 Somali Studies ……………………………………………………………4H
  6. COM1101 Computer ………………………………………………………………….. 4H

 

FACULTY REQUIRMENTS

  1. AS1101 African studies………………………………………………………………………. 4H
  2. STSK1101 Study Skills ………………………………………………………………………. 4H
  3. AL2201 African literature……………………………………………………………….. 4H
  4. PMC3101 Principles of Media and Electronic Culture…………………………… 4H
  5. PAPS3201 Principles of public administration and Political Sciences….…      4H
  6. CIVIC1101 Civic Education…………………………………………………………………….. 4H
  7. SOST1202 Somali Morphology…………………………………………………………………. 4H
  8. SOST2103 Somali Syntax…………………………………………………………………………. 4H
  9. SOST2204 Somali literature ……………………………………………………………………. 4H

English Major with Arabic Minor

Somali National University (major Cores)

1st Year, 1st Semester

  1. ENG1101 English Listening and Speaking Skills……………………………………………   Major    4 h
  2. ENG1102 English Reading & Comprehension Skills………………………………………. Major    4 h
  3. ENGl1103 Philosophy of language…………………………………………………………………. major 4 h

1st Year, 2nd Semester

  1. ENG2105 ENGLISH Orthography and Language Review……………………………….. Major 4 h
  2. ENG22011 INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH HISTORY………………………………….MAJOR 3 H
  3. ENG2107 ENGLISH Morphology…………………………………………………………….. Major    4 h
  4. ENG22010 ENGLISH Syntax 1………………………………………………………………….. Major    4h

2nd year, 1st Semester

  1. ENG2208 Introduction to ENGLISH linguistics……………………………………… Major 4 h
  2. ENG2209 ENGLISH Academic Writing………………………………………………… Major    4 h
  3. ENG2106 INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH ……………………………..  Major    3 h
  4. ENG22012 ENGLISH Lexicology and Lexicography…………………………………. Major    4h

2nd Year, 2nd Semester

  1. ENG31013 Applied Linguistics………………………………………………………………….. Major    4 h
  2. ENG31014 Classical Literature ……………………………………………………………….. Major    4h
  3. CDSL3101 Contemporary Debate and English Oratory Skills…………………………… Major 4h
  4. ENG41026 English Communication Skills…………………………………………..MAJOR 3H
  5. ENG32017 Novel (18th & 19th Century) ………………………………………………….     Major    4 h
  6. ENG 41021Nineteenth English literature…………………………………………………. Major    4 h

3rd Year, 1st Semester

  1. ENG31015 ENGLISH Phonetics and Phonology…………………………………………… Major    4 h
  2. ENG32019 ENGLISH Short Stories…………………………………………………………… Major    4 h
  3. ENG32020 Discourse Analysis…………………………………………………. …… MAJOR 4 h
  4. ENG422030 ENGLISH Sociolinguistics……………………………………………………… Major    4 h
  5. ENG31016ENGLISH SYNTAX2………………………………………………………………….……. MAJOR H
  6. ENG41023Poetry (14th to 18th Century)…………………….……………………………….. Major 4 h

3rd Year, 2nd Semester

  1. RMTH3201 Research Methodology…………………………………………………………. Major    4 h
  2. ENG41022 ENGLISH SYNTAX3 .……………………………………… ……………………………. Major 4
  3. ENG41024 ENGLISH Drama……… …………………………………………………………………..….Major 4 h
  4. ENG32021 ENGLISH Semantics and Pragmatics……………………………………………. Major  4 h
  5. ENG2104 Introduction to language sciences……………………………………………… Major    4 h
  6. ENG42027 American literature……………………………………………………….…………… MAJOR 4 h

4th year, 1st Semester

  1. ENG41025 ENGLISH Rhetoric $ Stylistics…………………………………………………. Major    4 h
  2. ENG42028 ENGLISH Creative Writing………………………………………………………….. Major 4 h
  3. ENG42029 19th Century Poetry…………………………………………………………………..Major 4 h
  4. ENG42030 Psycholinguistics…………………………………………………………………… Major    4 h
  5. ENG42031 English literature 20th Century…………………………………………………….. Major 4 h
  6. ENG42032 TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION1………………………………………….MAJOR 4H

4th Year, 2nd Semester

  1. ENG51034 English Literary Criticism…………………………………………………………….. Major 4 h
  2. ENG51035Comparative Literature…………………………………………………………….. Major 4 h
  3. ENG51036 Language Teaching methodologies……………………………………………… Major 4 h
  4. ENG51037TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION 2…………………………………….     Major  4 h
  5. RP5101 Research project…………………………………………………………………………… .. Major 4 h
  6. ENG51038 20th Century Novel…………………………………………………………………………. Major 3 h

Minor Arabic Courses for the English  Department

  1. AR1103 ARABIC SKILLS2…………………………………………………………………. MINOR 4 H
  2. AR1204 ARABIC SKILLS2…………………………………………………………………. MINOR 4 H
  3. AR1205 ARARABIC LEXICOLOGY AND LEXICOGRAPHY …………………………….. MINOR 4 H
  4. AR2206 ARABIC MORPHOLOGY ……………………………………………………………….MINOR4 H
  5. AR2207 ARABIC SYNTAX 2………………………………………………………..…………….. MINOR 4H
  6. AR2208 ARABIC SYNTAX 2………………………………………………………..…………….. MINOR 4H
  7. AR2209 ARABIC POETRY TEXTS…………………………………………………………….. MINOR 4H
  8. AR31010 ARABIC PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY…………………………………….… MINOR 4 H
  9. AR32011 ARABIC PROSE TEXTS ………………………………………………………………… MINOR 4 H
  10. AR32012 ARABIC LANGUAGE IN SOMALIA ……………………………………………MINOR 4H
  11. AR41013 ARABIC RHETORIC ……………………………………………………………………… MINOR 4 H
  12. AR41014 ARABIC COMPOSITION AND SUMMARIZATION SKILLS ………………….. MINOR H4
  13. AR4215ARABIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS ………………………………………………..MINOR 4 H

The academic year of the faculty consists of 40 weeks split into two semesters of 20 weeks each, full-time for 4 years.

The admission year of the faculty is yearly and starts at the beginning of August

Contact Us
Address:

KM4 Campus, P.O Box 15 Mogadishu, Somalia

Phone & Email:

+252613358810/ +252619758181/ +252615636610

Email :Languages@snu.edu.so

Business Hours:

Sat - Thu: 9AM - 04PM

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