Message from the HOD
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of English. Indeed, we are thrilled to have you join our vibrant linguistic and literary family. As a department committed to delivering flexible and effective educational experience to our students, we make accessibility top priority as we strive to help you develop language competencies, analytical and creative minds. Our aim is to help you develop knowledge and skills in English language and literature in order to be equipped to succeed in the rapidly globalising world. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) English programme of the university is designed to include the language and literature components which are intended to build proficiency in pronunciation, articulateness in speech, correctness of grammar and usage, and style that are appropriate for use in various administrative, professional, and creative writing domains. In addition, we strive to ensure that upon successful completion of the BA English programme, our graduates are equipped to embark on postgraduate studies in English language or literature, if they so desire.
In this vein, the Department also offers MA English and PhD English programmes that are carefully designed to expose and deepen students’ knowledge of the English language and literature. The three areas of specialisation at the postgraduate level are English language, Literature-in-English, and Comparative literature.
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The ODL system of learning requires that you are tenacious, embracing whatever challenges you may face on your journey to success. This is why handbooks have been prepared to serve as guides to you. They contain important information about NOUN, the Department, and the programmes that we offer. You will also find useful information on admission, duration of the programmes, graduation requirements, members of staff, and resources available to you as a student learning from a distance.
I believe you have all it takes to make it. We look forward to celebrating your success in time to come. Best wishes!
Dr. Felicia Oamen
Head, Department of English
History of the Department
At its 101st Reg ular Meeting of Senate, held on Wednesday 16th February 2022, Senate received, considered and approved the request of the Dean, Faculty of Arts, for the unbundling of the Department of Languages. From the defunct Department of Languages, two new departments were created. These are:
- Department of English
- Department of Linguistics, Foreign and Nigerian Languages.
The Department of English offers one undergraduate and two postgraduate programmes. The programmes are as follows:
Undergraduate programmes:
- BA English
Postgraduate programmes
- MA English
- PhD English
Even though this is a brand new Department, we look forward to being the best in the Faculty. We are working assiduously to build up capacity as well as quality delivery in our programmes in the Department. Within the next one year, we hope to have increased our student enrolment through our quality delivery as well as surpass the expectation set by the Department of Languages from which we came out.
Our Vision
To be known as the most learner-focused and learner-sensitive programme of the National Open University of Nigeria.
Our Mission
To provide opportunities for the development of language competences, creative and critical/analytical minds as well as a consolidation of earlier skills so as to equip learners for life in a rapidly globalising world.
Our Philosophy
To provide our students with in-depth, functional, cost-effective, flexible learning at a distance so as to enhance their skills in the theory and use of the English language as well as sensitive and critical appreciation of literature, which are necessary for adequate expression and self-actualisation in the global context.
Programmes
B.A English
MA English
PHD English
Staff Profile
Department Email
Department Telephone Number
Tel: +234 802 302 2151
WhatsApp: +234 802 302 2151