Location: The Gambia, West Africa

Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)

Program Purpose

The HND in English and Information Technology aims to equip students with a unique blend of language proficiency and IT competence. This dual-discipline program addresses the needs of modern workplaces requiring both communication expertise and technical know-how. It prepares graduates for careers in education, administration, media, and IT-related roles.

Program Objectives

  1. To develop advanced communication skills in English.
  2. To build practical skills in computer systems, software applications, and web technologies.
  3. To integrate English language use with information systems in professional environments.
  4. To prepare students for further studies or professional certifications in English or IT.

Key Concepts to be Learned

  • English grammar, composition, and literature analysis
  • Communication and public speaking
  • Word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Programming basics and web development
  • Database management and information systems

Curriculum Structure

Semester 1

  • ENG101 – Academic Writing and Composition
  • ENG102 – Introduction to English Literature
  • IT101 – Fundamentals of Information Technology
  • IT102 – Introduction to Programming (Python)
  • GEN101 – Communication Skills
  • GEN102 – Mathematics for Business and IT

Semester 2

  • ENG201 – Creative Writing and Rhetoric
  • ENG202 – World Literature and Culture
  • IT201 – Computer Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • IT202 – Data Management and Databases
  • GEN201 – Critical Thinking and Ethics
  • GEN202 – Environmental Studies

Semester 3

  • ENG301 – Research Methods and Report Writing
  • ENG302 – English for Professional Purposes
  • IT301 – Web Design and HTML/CSS
  • IT302 – Networking and Cybersecurity Basics
  • GEN301 – Introduction to Sociology
  • GEN302 – Statistics for Social Sciences

Semester 4

  • ENG401 – Language, Media, and Technology
  • ENG402 – African Literature and Postcolonial Studies
  • IT401 – Project Management in IT
  • IT402 – Software Development Project
  • GEN401 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • GEN402 – Internship / Industrial Attachment