University of Limpopo School Of Languages

University of Limpopo School Of Languages and Communication Studies

University of Limpopo School Of Languages – See Details Below:

The School of Languages and Communication Studies (Langcom) endeavours to fulfil the educational, economic and social needs of the Province (Limpopo) and the country (South Africa) while at the same time endeavouring to meet international demands as far as the communicative and linguistic environment is concerned.

Currently, Langcom consists of three Departments, namely, the Departments of Languages; Communication, Media and Information Studies; as well as Translation Studies and Linguistics. These Departments are located in New-K Building (on the first, second, sixth and seventh floors) while the Office of the Director of the School is on the seventh floor of the same building.

At the School of Languages and Communication Studies we train thinkers, doers and creative people. Our educational programmes provide for a diversity of work related situations and our tutorials and field trips give you practical insight into the different fields of study. Our graduate students are life-long learners and able people who can cope in various positions in the job market; they also turn out to be the leaders in their communities.

Our hope is that the information contained herein will help you to make informed decisions concerning our programmes in the School of Languages and Communication Studies. The information is intended to answer frequently asked questions such as:

• Why should I take a degree or courses in the School of Languages and Communication Studies?
• What are my career possibilities if I major in a degree in the School of Languages and Communication Studies?
• What are the admission requirements for the degree/subjects in the School of Languages and Communication Studies?

Join us at the School of Languages and Communication Studies!  We will welcome you with open arms!

Dr J R Rammala

(Acting Director: School of Languages and Communication Studies)

Vision Statement

The School of Languages and Communication Studies trains, educates and serves the people of Limpopo Province, the country – and beyond – by providing quality programmes in a multicultural context in languages and communication studies.

Mission Statement

As a School of Languages and Communication Studies at a quality institution of higher learning and critical reflection, we are innovative, responsive to change, rooted in the society we serve, and recognized for relevant theory and practice of people-centred development.

Motto

Creating the future for humanity.

Strategic Goals

In order to realise its vision and mission, Langcom has devised the following strategic objectives:

• To achieve academic excellence in teaching and learning;
• To enhance the School’s research profile and standing;
• To review and enhance targeted and integrated School driven community engagement activities; and
• To improve School Governance, Management, and Administration.

University of Limpopo School Of Languages and Communication Studies Contact Address

University of Limpopo School Of Languages Contact Address – See Details Below:

Admission and general enquiries

Ms Maite Moreroa
Principal Administration Officer
Telephone +27 (0)15 268 2853
Email address: maite.moreroa@ul.ac.za
Facsimile +27 (0)15 268 2868

Postal address

University of Limpopo
School of Languages and Communication Studies
Private Bag X1106
Sovenga
0727
South Africa

Physical address

School of Languages and Communication Studies
New K Building, Floor 7
University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus)
Sovenga, 0727

University of Limpopo School Of Languages and Communication Studies Admission Requirements 2022

University of Limpopo School Of Languages Requirements – See Details Below:

5.1 (c) Faculty of Humanities
+27 (0) 15 268 2975 / 2853
Languages and Communication Studies	Possible Career Opportunities	Years of Study	Required Subjects
			English	Another Language (Northern Sotho / Tshivenda / Xitsonga)	Additional Subjects	APS
	Bachelor of Arts (Languages stream) Degree Code: BAAG01
	Language Practitioner	3	4 (50-59%) AND 5 (60-69%)		Additional subjects to contribute to the minimum APS total	25
	Bachelor of Arts (Translation Studies stream) Degree Code: BAAF01
	Language Practitioner Interpreter Translator		4 (50-59%) AND 5 (60-69%)		Additional subjects to contribute to the minimum APS total	25
	Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts stream) Degree Code: BAAE 01
	Performing Artist Dramatist Script Writer		4 (50-59%) AND 5 (60-69%)		Additional subjects to contribute to the minimum APS total	25

 

Bachelor of Information Studies Degree Code: BIS01
	Indexer, Abstracter, Information Consultant, Information Analyst, Information Specialist, Librarian, Teacher	4	4 (50-59%) AND 5 (60-69%)	Additional subjects to contribute to the minimum APS total	25
Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary English Language and Multilingual Studies Degree Code: BAE 01
	Bilingual Expert Translator and Interpreter	3	4 (50-59%) AND 5 (60-69%) (English and Northern Sotho only)	Additional subjects to contribute to the minimum APS total	25
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Degree Code: BCS01
	Public Relations Officer Communications Practitioner Marketing Manager Sales Promoter	3	4 (50-59%) AND 5 (60-69%)	Additional subjects to contribute to the minimum APS total	25
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies Degree Code: BMEA01
	Radio Broadcasting Newspaper and Magazine Editor Journalist Radio and Film Producer Marketing Manager Radio and TV Announcer Information Technologist Media Economist	3	4 (50-59%) AND 5 (60-69%)	Additional subjects to contribute to the minimum APS total	25

University of Limpopo School Of Languages Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies (Extended Curriculum Programme) Degree Code: BMEB01
	Radio Broadcasting Newspaper and Magazine Editor Journalist Radio and Film Producer Marketing Manager Radio and TV Announcer Information Technologist Media Economist	4	4 (50-59%) AND 4 (60-69%)	Additional subjects to contribute to the minimum APS total	23

 

University of Limpopo School Of Languages and Communication Studies Courses Offered

University of Limpopo School Of Languages Courses Offered – Check Below:

• AFRICAN LANGUAGES POST-GRADUATE (MASTER’S IN AFRICAN LANGUAGES)
• CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH
• COMMUNICATION STUDIES
• ENGLISH STUDIES
• INFORMATION STUDIES
• MEDIA STUDIES
• MULTILINGUAL STUDIES
• NORTHERN SOTHO
• TRANSLATION STUDIES
• WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE