i. Raise awareness of the multilingual landscape of graduates, equipping them with the competencies necessary for conducting linguistic research. ii. Empower graduates to leverage their analytical competencies into practical applications, driving innovation and excellence in fields like language teaching and processing.
(i) To equip students to perform scientific analysis of all aspects of language. (ii) To make students aware of the intricacies of their native languages and other languages. (iii) To make linguistics available to students pursuing other programmes. (iv) Foster students’ ability to demonstrate ethical awareness and sensitivity in their professional conduct. (v) Demonstrate clear knowledge of such inter-disciplinary areas such as sociolinguistics, culture, psycholinguistics, linguistics and stylistics, philosophy
Provide brief historical background of the programme of study (how has the programme developed over the years since it started?).
The Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics was established in 1974 as the Department of Ghanaian Languages under the Department of English. By 1980, it became independent and was later renamed following the introduction of Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) programme. The Ghanaian Language programme at the time included linguistics courses as part of its curriculum. General linguistics courses were taught from level 100 to level 200, while the basic linguistics of selected Ghanaian languages (Akan, Ewe, and Ga) were taught at levels 300 and 400. At some point, a Linguistics Programme was developed to cover the three language departments within the Faculty which are the Departments of Ghanaian Languages, French, and English, and to establish the School of Modern Languages, which would consist of the three departments. The BA Linguistics Programme began with only a few students but has now increased with over 200 students currently enrolled. In the same vein, the curriculum has undergone significant changes, including the introduction of courses designed to enable students to contribute both socially and economically to the growth and development of Ghanaian society. The number of academic senior members in the Department handling linguistics courses has now increased to approximately eight lecturers, reflecting the growth of the programme and the expanding interest. Unlike in the past, the majority of the current teaching staff hold terminal degrees in their respective fields. Several of these staff members have benefited from Departmental and University support through study leave with pay, allowing them to advance their academic careers.
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Minimum aggregate scores required for admission to this programme.
| Category | 2025/2026 | 2024/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| POST-WASSCE (2025) | 20 | — |
| AWAITING (2024) | 17 | — |
| Male | — | 29 |
| Female | — | 29 |
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Department
Leadership
10 members of teaching staff
Dr. Benjamin Kubi
Lecturer
Dr. Vincent Erskine Aziaku
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Sampson Korsah
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Kofi Busia Abrefa
Senior Lecturer
Mr. Emmanuel Asubonteng
Senior Lecturer
Prof. Emmanuel Amo Ofori
Associate Professor
Mr. Lawrence Bosiwah
Senior Lecturer
Miss Charlotte Ogbedee Laryea
Assistant Lecturer
Miss Ernestine Abla Segbedzi
Assistant Lecturer
Ms. Catherine Mensah
Assistant Lecturer
WASSCE/SSCE - Degree Entry
Level 100
