B.A GHANAIAN LANGUAGE

Course descriptions for B.A (Ghanaian Languages)

Structure of programme

LEVEL 100

First Semester
Second Semester
Courses
Credits
Courses
Credits

GHL 101: Introduction to Linguistics I
1
 GHL 103: Introduction to Linguistics II
1

GHL 102: Akan/Ewe/Ga Language Usage I  (Orthography)
1
 GHL 104: Akan/Ewe/Ga Language Usage (Writing System)
1

GHL 105: Introduction to Literature I
1
 GHL 106:

Introduction to Literature II
1

ENG 105A: Communicative Skills
3

ENG 105B:Communicative Skills II
3

ASP101:African Studies I
2

African Studies  II
1

IRC
1
 Inter-Faculty Course
2

Subject B:
3
 Subject B:
3

Subject C:
3
 Subject C:
3
Total
15
Total
15


LEVEL 200

First Semester
Second Semester
Courses
Credits
Courses
Credits

GHL 201: General Linguistics Theory I
2
 GHL 203:

General Linguistics Theory II
2

GHL 202: Akan/Ewe/Ga Language Usage (Essay writing)
2
 GHL 204:

Akan/Ewe/Ga Language Usage (Translation) I
2

GHL 205: Written Literature of the Ghanaian Language I
2
 GHL 206:

Written Literature of the Ghanaian Language II
2
Subject B:
3/6
 Subject B:
3/6
Subject C:
3/6
 Subject C:
3/6

All departmental courses at Levels 100 and 200 are Core Courses.


LEVEL 300

First Semester
Second Semester
Courses
Credits
Courses
Credits

GHL 301: General  Linguistics Theory III
3

GHL 305:Linguistics of the Ghanaian Language (Phonetics and Phonology)
3

GHL 312: Linguistics of the Ghanaian Language (Syntax)
3

GHL 306: Akan/Ewe/Ga Language Usage (Translation ) II
3

GHL 302: Akan/Ewe/Ga Language Usage (Comprehension & Summary) I
3

GHL 308: Written Literature  of the Ghanaian Language III
3

GHL 311: Oral Literature of the Ghanaian Language
3

GHL 309: Creative Writing in the Ghanaian Language
3

GHL 399: Research Methods
3

GHL 310 : Introduction to Ghanaian Customs & Institutions
3
Subject B:
3/6
 Subject B:
3/6


LEVEL 400

First Semester
Second Semester
Courses
Credits
Courses
Credits

GHL 401:General Linguistic Theory (Socio-Psycho) IV
3
 GHL 407: Akan/Ewe/Ga Cultural Studies II
3

GHL 402: Akan/Ewe/Ga Language Usage (Translation)  III
3
 GHL 410: Linguistics of the Ghanaian Language (Syntax and Semantics)
3

GHL 403: Linguistics of the Ghanaian Language (Syntax)

3
 GHL 408: Akan/Ewe/Ga Language Usage (Comprehension & Summary)
3

GHL 404: Oral Literature of the Ghanaian Language II 
3
 GHL 409:

History of the Linguistic  Study of the    Ghanaian Language
3

GHL 405: Akan/Ewe/Ga Cultural Studies  I
3
 GHL 411:

Linguistics of the Ghanaian Language (Semantics)
3

GHL 406: Written Literature of the Ghanaian Language  IV
3

GHL 411: Linguistics of the Ghanaian Language (Semantics)
3
 

GHL 499: Long Essay/ Project Work
3
Subject B:
3/6
 Subject B:
3/6
  • Available for students who intend to write Long Essay in the Ghanaian Language.
  • Available for students who did Research Methods in Ghanaian Languages

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