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This document provides a course syllabus for COMS 151: Introduction to Language and Communication at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The course will be taught on Thursdays from 2:45-4:45pm in room CCB SF WD 3. The course aims to introduce students to definitions, functions, properties and varieties of English language as well as the types, forms and factors of communication. Students will learn about non-verbal communication and the differences between British and American English. Assessment will consist of a midterm exam, final exam, presentations and class activities. Required reading includes three recommended textbooks that students must prepare notes from. The course outline schedules 12 units to be covered over 12 weeks

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Course Outline For Lang &com.

This document provides a course syllabus for COMS 151: Introduction to Language and Communication at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The course will be taught on Thursdays from 2:45-4:45pm in room CCB SF WD 3. The course aims to introduce students to definitions, functions, properties and varieties of English language as well as the types, forms and factors of communication. Students will learn about non-verbal communication and the differences between British and American English. Assessment will consist of a midterm exam, final exam, presentations and class activities. Required reading includes three recommended textbooks that students must prepare notes from. The course outline schedules 12 units to be covered over 12 weeks

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DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES


COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FIRST SEMESTER 2023/2024


Course syllabus
COURSE: COMS 151: INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
LECTURER: EMMANUEL ANTWI FORDJOUR
TIME: THURSDAY, 2:45- 4:45
VENUE: CCB SF WD 3 EMAIL: [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces students to definitions, functions, properties and varieties of English
language. It also teaches students on the types, forms and factors of communication. Students
will again be introduced to the various forms of non-verbal communication.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the semester, students should be conversant with the
1. Definitions, properties, functions and the difference between speech and writing.
2. Varieties of English with emphasis on the difference between British and American
English. There will also be a highlight on some variety terms.
3. Definitions, types, forms and factors of communication and the various forms of non-
verbal communication.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Every Thursday, there will be a lecture for two hours during which students will be lectured.
There will be class discussions, presentations and other interactive activities. Students are
supposed to see their Teaching Assistants for more elaboration and clarification. Absenteeism
will not be countenanced. The attendance list will be checked every week and students who
blatantly absent themselves will face the full rigor of university rules.

COURSE REQUIREMENT AND GRADING/EVALUATION


Intermittently, there could be uninformed texts. Mid-Semester and the End of Semester
Examination will attract 30% and 70% respectively, totalling to 100%.

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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
Students are supposed to read the recommended books listed below and prepare their own
notes. Notes will not be dictated in class. They are enjoined to go online to search for
requisite materials pertaining to the course.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Sekyi- Baidoo, Y. (2003). Learning and Communicating. Infinity Graphics Ltd, Accra.
2. Arthur Gborsong, P. et al (2014). Varieties of English. University of Cape Coast. Centre
for Continuing Education. Wrenco Ltd, Accra.
3. Language and Communication. Global Media Journal – Indian Edition. Sponsored by
University of Calcutta. Winter Issue: December, 2012. Volume 2, Number 3.

COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE


UNIT Date Topic Week

1 JAN 15 Definitions of Language 1


Properties of Language:
a. Displacement b. Productivity c. Discreetness d. Arbitrariness
e. Cultural transmission f. Changeability g. Duality
2 JAN 22 Functions of Language: 2
a. Communicative or Informative function b. Conative function
c. Emotive or Expressive function d. Poetic function
e. Phatic function f. Metalingual function g. Persuasive function
3 JAN 29 Difference between Reading and Writing: 3
a. Historical Priority b.+ Biological Priority c. Functional Priority
d. Structural Priority

4 FEB 5 Presentations 4

5 FEB 12 MID-SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 5

6 FEB 19 Difference between a language and a Dialect 6


Distinguish between;
a. Register b. Domain/Field c. Medium d. Tenor e. Sociolect
f. Genderlect g. Idiolect h. Acrolect

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7 FEB 26 Levels of Register 7
a. High formal b. Formal c. neutral d. Informal e. Vulgar f. jargon
8 MAR. 4 Difference between British and American languages

9 MAR 11 What is communication? 8


Types of communication
Forms of communication
Factors of communication

10 MAR 18 Forms of non-verbal communication 9


a. Proxemics b. Chronemics c. Oculesics d. Haptics e. Kinesics
f. Vocalics g. Objectives

11 MAR 25 Presentations 10

12 APR. 1 REVISION AND EXAMINATION 11 & 12

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