Diploma in General Linguistics is intended to equip learners with competencies to become professional linguists, enter professions that build on linguistic knowledge or pursue further training that requires a background in linguistics.
Philosophy of the Programme
In a world of global activities Linguistics plays a central role in all areas of society. It is the basis for many professions that have to do with communication such as Language Teaching, Translation, Language Analysis for the purpose of Orthography Creation, Language Structure Analysis and Dictionary Production, as well as Literacy Activities and the production of school materials, etc. It plays a role in the media and helps in the social and economic development across languages and culture through literature production. Moreover, adequate cross cultural communication spoken and written aid in human relations at all levels as well as in peace development and reconciliation. The Diploma in General Linguistics therefore provides a good background study for a number of professions and further studies for BA, MA and PhD.
Linguistics also makes it possible to make modern as well as ancient literature understood. It is thus central in Bible Translation and in the interpretation of scriptures in church. It aids in making the meaning of the biblical texts be interpreted adequately and faithfully and in the transfer of that meaning in the receptor languages in the process of Bible translation.
Modes of Delivery
There are two modes of Delivery possible:
1Classroom situation:
The programme adopts a synchronous mode of delivery where the lecturer and the students are expected to be physically present together in a defined location at a specific time. Students will have access to local and visiting lecturers and to the library resources. There will be a combination of lectures, seminars, presentations, tutorials and case studies. Resources and materials provided for students will include lecture notes and references for further reading in books, professional journals, publication, articles and websites. Students will also be given additional work to complete outside of scheduled classes. For each hour of scheduled classes, the student is expected to put in two hours of preparation time. The programme is delivered in course units (one course is referred to as a unit) with a total of 24 courses with 72 credit hours. Classes are usually held at AIU’s main campus in Karen on week days and on extension sites as required.
2E-Learning (hybrid):
Most of the courses can also be delivered by facilitators through an E-Learning programme. Only a few are facilitated in a class room situation with the lecturers and the students present. This mode makes a prior training in E-Learning necessary.
Electives
All students take 2 electives for 6 credits hours. These may be from any department in the university. Students are encouraged to take courses which are relevant to their career goals, but in the spirit of a liberal arts education, they are also encouraged to take courses which interest them for whatever reason. A number of LT department courses are available for electives for those students who are interested.
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YEAR ONE
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Semester One
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Semester Two
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Unit Code
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Unit Name
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Hours
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Unit Code
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Unit Name
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Hours
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DUC 110
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Foundations for Life and Ministry
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3
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DUC 121D
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Introduction to Computer
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3
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DUC 112
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Library Science and Information Competence
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3
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DLTL 124
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Ethnographic Methods
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3
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DUC
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Life Skills
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2
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UC 121
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College English and Writing
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3
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DLTC 110
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Introduction to Language and Linguistics
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3
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DLTC 125
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Introduction to Phonology
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3
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DLTC 114
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Introduction to Phonetics
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3
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DLTC 122
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Semantics
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3
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DLTC 111
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Introduction to Morphology and Syntax 1
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3
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DLTC 123
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Sociolinguistics
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3
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DUC 111
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Bible Interpretation and Study Methods
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3
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21
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18
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YEAR TWO
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Semester One
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Semester Two
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Unit Code
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Unit Name
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Hours
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Unit Code
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Unit Name
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Hours
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DLTC 210
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Morphology and Syntax 2
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3
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DLTL 220
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Linguistic Project
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3
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DLTL 211
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Historical Linguistics
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3
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DLTL 221
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Lexicography
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3
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DLTC 213
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Discourse Analysis
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3
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DLTC 222
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Introduction to statistics for Linguists
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3
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ELECTIVE
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ELECTIVE
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DLTC 214
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Research Design and Methods for Linguists
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3
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DLTL 223
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Leadership for Linguists
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3
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DTLC 212
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Pragmatics
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3
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DLTL 222
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African Language Structure
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3
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15
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15
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