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Introduction: The course provides a general introduction to English Language studies. It focuses on English linguistics. The areas covered are the sound system, morphology, syntax and semantics. There are other areas like stylistics, pragmatics and discourse analysis which we shall also touch on.
Introduction: This course is a sequel to Theatre Workshop and it is designed to introduce students to a detailed
study of the history, genres, principles and practice of drama. The focus is on universal Drama –
African, English, American, and Asian. The idea is to widen or broaden the knowledge base of
students in relation to universal dramaturgy.
Introduction: The course will be taught for a period of fifteen weeks and it will be divided into three segments:
The first segment will concentrate on the background to the emergence and development of
Drama and Theatre. The second part will be an examination of types of Theatre, and Techniques
of Improvisation, while the third part will be purely practical in which a play conceived and
written by the students will be the focus.
Introduction: This is a-three unit course designed to expose students to the basic concepts in Mathematics that are useful for handling further analytical issues in the Social and Management Sciences generally. This course is the first part of introductory mathematics for Economists at the University entry level.
Introduction: This is a-two unit course designed to expand students' knowledge of the application of statistics in industries and/or organizational settings. It is a compulsory course for all Management and Social Science 200 level students in Augustine University.
Introduction: This is a-three unit course designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of econometric modeling. In addition, it is a course suitably okay for building econometric models for forecasting and prediction. It is a compulsory course for all 300 level Economics Students in Augustine University.
Introduction: This course is a sequel to Eng 157 – Practical Criticism 1 and it is designed to introduce students to a detailed study of literary theories and the rudiments of practical criticism. The focus is on practical application of literary theories to the analyses of literary texts The idea is to widen or broaden the knowledge base of students in relation to in depth analyses of literary texts from different theoretical standpoints.
Introduction: This course is designed to introduce students to a detailed study of the emergence and development of the novel genre in African literary landscape. The focus is historical as it traces the emergence of the African Novel from the time of Equano’s travel narratives to the contemporary times. The idea is to acquaint students with the relationships between contents and forms from the African literary perspective.
Introduction: This course designed to introduce students to Prose Fiction as a Genre
Introduction: This course focuses on the sociolinguistics of English in the world. It is concerned with the use of the English language in English speaking communities. In the course, we shall explore the concept of New Englishes, the problem of defining Standard English, the functions of English in countries where it is spoken, the changes in English, attitudes to the use and functions of English and the future of English.
Introduction: This course is a survey of the application of linguistic knowledge to language related phenomena. It practically deals with topics such as contrastive analysis, error analysis, discourse analysis, performance analysis, language acquisition in L1 and L2 situations, language teaching, learning and testing. The practical relevance of linguistics to other areas such as computer assisted language instruction, speech defects, artificial intelligence, etc. will also be briefly surveyed.
Introduction: This course provides an introduction to the history, methodology, basic concepts and applications of socio-linguistics. It considers the relationship between language and society, focusing attention on attitudes towards language varieties and social dialects, and the problems of multilingualism. It includes discussion on the importance of language in relation to development.
Introduction: The English Novel is a three credit unit course which focuses on the development of the English Novel from the origins to the present. The intention of the course is to provide students with adequate knowledge of the themes and styles of the novelists. A background to each novelist will be provided so that they will be able to understand their influences on each work.
The English Novel will widen the scope of students in relation to their understanding of the English culture and other economic, religious and socio-political issues of each age reflected in the novels. By reading the novels, they will also be expanding their vocabulary and expressions in English language.
Introduction: The Later Moderns focuses on the Period between 1910 and 1965. It is a very important period in the history of the world as it is in the history of Modern Literature. The period witnessed the two World Wars which changed the psyche of the whole world not least, Literature. How writers have reacted to this period forms part of the basis of this Course. The Course consists of fifteen weeks.
Introduction: This is a single semester course that concentrates on the application of statistical theory to research designs and surveys in economics. It is designed to expose students to various methods of statistical analysis used to provide solutions to some economic phenomena. It is a 3-unit compulsory course for all 300 level Economics students. The course is sub-sectioned into two parts: Theory and Practical.
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Introduction: Introduction to Information system. Information systems security objectives. .Confidentiality,.Data confidentiality, and private confidentiality, .Integrity..Data integrity and system integrity. Availability, Authenticity, Accountability. Low level security impact. Moderate level Security impact. Level Security impact. Challenges of computer security or Information system security. Threats and attacks. Security attack: Passive attacks, active attacks, traffic analysis, masquerade, replay, modification, denial of service. Security service: authentication, access control, data integrity, data confidentiality, Non-repudiation. Security mechanism: Encipherment, Digital signature, security audit trail, security label, security recovery. Economy of mechanism, Fail-safe defaults, Complete mediation. Open design, Encapsulation, Modularity, Layering, Least astonishment. Separation of privilege. Least privilege. Least common mechanism. Psychological acceptability. Isolation. Network attack surface: Software attack surface. Human attack surface. Attack trees. User credential compromise. Injection of commands. User credential guessing. Security policy violation. Use of known authenticated session. Models for information system security. Security Standards.
Introduction: This module introduces the concept of Systems Design. At the end of the module students will be able to:
explain systems design
explain systems design approaches
explain In-house
Introduction: This course introduces students to photojournalism as a profession, examining its historical development, professional standards and role within journalism and mass media. It covers the types and uses of photographs in the media, photo editing concepts and practices and the use of digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop for publication. The course also addresses the management of photography tools, photo studios and photo-laboratories, including workflow and best practices. In addition, students are exposed to emerging research areas in photojournalism, with emphasis on digital media, artificial intelligence and the
documentation of war and conflict.
Introduction: This course traces the historical development of the mass media in Nigeria from its early beginnings to the
contemporary era. It examines the antecedents of modern communication, the emergence of the print media
during colonial times and the contributions of key pioneers such as Henry Townsend, Nnamdi Azikiwe and
Obafemi Awolowo. The course also explores the growth and expansion of newspapers across different
regions, the advent and evolution of radio and television broadcasting and the establishment of the News
Agency of Nigeria. Students will engage with issues of press freedom, government control and media
deregulation, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how political, social and technological changes
have shaped the Nigerian media landscape. Through this historical lens, learners will appreciate the role of
the media in Nigeria’s nation-building, democratization and socio-cultural development.
Introduction: This course examines the major theories in the field of communication and media studies. Beginning with
the seven traditions in communication studies, it explores the functions and applications of communication
theories as well as the core paradigmatic approaches to media research. A key focus is the interrelationship
between communication theories and communication research, with emphasis on how theoretical
perspectives inform understanding of social realities and media practices.
Introduction: This course examines how media, journalism and popular culture influence societal views on gender. It
explores the relationship between gender and communication, focusing on the media's role in shaping and
perpetuating gender roles and stereotypes. Students will analyze representations of masculinity and
femininity highlighting its influence on gender in the media. Through discussions, debates and research,
students will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate media's impact from gender perspectives. The
course also integrates feminist and communication theories to address contemporary gender-related issues
in media and society.
Introduction: This course examines how communication shapes, reflects and challenges social issues in contemporary
society. It explores the relationship between media, culture and power; as well as how communication
serves as a tool for understanding diversity, social change and inequality. Through case studies, theoretical
discussions and practical analysis, students will critically engage with the media’s role in representing and
responding to social issues at local and global levels.
Introduction: This course explores the major philosophical developments of the Early Modern period, spanning from the 16th to the 18th centuries. We will examine the key thinkers, texts, and ideas that shaped the intellectual landscape of this era.
Introduction: This course explores the major philosophical developments of the Early Modern period, spanning from the 16th to the 18th centuries. We will examine the key thinkers, texts, and ideas that shaped the intellectual landscape of this era.
Introduction: This course examines the role of gender in human relations, focusing on how philosophy analyses patriarchy, androcentrism, and gender construction. It explores the feminist critique of traditional philosophical thought from ancient to contemporary times and critically analyses gendered experiences in social, political, and economic contexts. Simply put that the course investigates how philosophy allows itself to be questioned by gender and feminism especially in some of the central issues in the relationship between philosophy and feminist questions like the deconstruction of the history of philosophy from the point of view of gender, feminist perspectives on autonomy, the body and personal identity, feminist epistemology, issues of ethics and political philosophy relating to injustices and inequalities of gender.
Introduction: Contemporary Analytic Philosophy traces the origins and development of analytic philosophy, the dominant philosophical tradition in the English-speaking world. In other words, it typically focuses on the development of Anglo-American philosophy from the late 19th century through the 20th century, exploring the "linguistic turn" and the application of formal logic to traditional philosophical problems. It investigates the shift from idealist metaphysics to the analysis of language, meaning, and logic. Among the areas that would be covered are: the "linguistic turn," logical atomism, logical positivism, ordinary language philosophy, and subsequent debates in metaphysics and ethics.
Introduction: This course explores the fundamental questions and concepts in the philosophy of science, including the nature of scientific knowledge, the scientific method, and the relationship between science and society.
Introduction: This course is designed to introduce 100 level students to the need for moral revival in Nigeria society. It has been observed that in the current times, there is general degeneration of morals. There is an urgent need, therefore, to revive the falling moral standards in our society. As such, this course is intended to resuscitate the degenerating system of morality especially among the youths, and to inculcate in them the need to imbibe those cherished values that are vastly waning away.
Introduction: This course is designed to introduce 100 level students to the need for moral revival in Nigeria society. It has been observed that in the current times, there is general degeneration of morals. There is an urgent need, therefore, to revive the falling moral standards in our society. As such, this course is intended to resuscitate the degenerating system of morality especially among the youths, and to inculcate in them the need to imbibe those cherished values that are vastly waning away.
Introduction: The course on Ethical Principles and Human Society is designed to examine core ethical theories and apply them to contemporary human society, such as professional ethics, social responsibility, and moral decay. It would aim to equip students with the ability to analyse ethical problems, understand the principles behind law and ethics, and develop a sense of social responsibility for national development. Students would study topics like the history of ethics, different ethical systems, and the practical application of these principles to problems like corruption, media ethics, and governance within the Nigeria context.
Introduction: This course is designed to expose students to Agricultural systems; agriculture in economic development; growth models; agriculture and capital formation; economics of peasant production; tenure systems and economic response; role of technology; agriculture growth; development and rate. Farm management analysis and techniques. Agricultural marketing techniques, agricultural marketing analysis, agricultural finance. Analysis of agricultural policy and development planning. Introduction to agricultural projects analysis. Comparative analysis of different systems and approaches of agricultural development in developing countries. Analysis of Nigeria agricultural policy and development planning.
Introduction: Definition of research, the role of research in development, the uses of different statistical procedures, including survey methods, correlation and regression analyses; concepts and uses of mathematical methods in research, operations research, mathematical economics and mathematical programming. Essentials features of research work, procedures and stages involved in research proposals and report writing in Economics. New developments in research methods in social sciences.