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Department of African Languages and Culture [7]
The Department is the face of culture and heritage in the institution as the languages of Africa carry the cultures that are the center of African civilizations and heritages. The Department approaches language and culture using practical methodologies that seek to transform society through teaching and research. The Department of African Languages and Literature was the first in the country to broaden the scope of African languages beyond Chishona and Isindebele by raising and developing Tshivenda and Xichangana in Zimbabwe in partnership with the University of Venda. The Department is also the pioneer in the training of interpreters and translators in the country.
Department of English and Media studies [0]
The English and Media Studies Department houses three sections, English Literature and Applied communication and Media Studies. The Department currently offers the following degree programmes: English and Applied Communication, a programme that combines the study of Literature and Applied Communication as essentially cultural exercises, Media and Cultural Studies which essentially is a skills-based programme that offers practical modules which provide students with hands-on exposure to the media industry and a Masters in Literary Studies which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the socio-cultural function of creative literature. Since its inception, the Department has striven to combine theoretical and vocational training in their course offerings and this will continue into the future.
Department of History, Archaeology and Development studies [2]
The Department is divided into 6 sections that is, Archeology, Heritage Studies, Museum Studies, History, Economic History and Development Studies. The Department offers Masters programmes namely MA in African History and MA in Development Studies. These Masters programmes aim to prepare students for Doctoral studies.
Department of Performing and Visual Arts [0]
The Department is in the School Of Arts Culture and Heritage Studies. It is enrolling a variety of degree programmes including the Master of Arts Music. The Department’s vision is to sustain Music as an academic and professional discipline through the training of competent personal equipped with relevant knowledge and skills in research and performance practices. The programmes are meant to implant a strong theoretical and practical knowledge for professionalism, addressing life challenges and academic pursuit.
Department of Philosophy and Religious studies [53]
Welcome to the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The Department is made up of two sections that is, Philosophy and Religious Studies. The programmes offered in the Department are: BA Honours in Religious Studies and Philosophy, BA Honours in Religious Studies, BA Honours in Philosophy, Diploma in Religious Studies and Philosophy.
Centre for African and Asian Studies [0]
Kwame Nkrumah Centre African and Asian Studies [CAAS] is a semi-autonomous centre of excellence of the Great Zimbabwe University [GZU] whose vision is to be the world’s leading Pan African University Centre for the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Its mission is to provide knowledge about Africa, Asia and the rest of the world with a view to equip people for a global economic, social and political environment.
Centre For Culture and Heritage Studies [0]
Welcome to the Centre for Culture and Heritage Studies (CCHS) which currently operates from the Great Zimbabwe University’s Mashava Campus. The CCHS is a non-teaching, research and support unit of the Simon Muzenda School of Arts, Culture and Heritage Studies. This Centre solely focuses on research and outreach activities that promote the University’s niche area of culture and heritage. Established in January 2010, initially as the Institute of Culture and Heritage Studies (ICHS), the Centre prioritises research, training and outreach activities in areas of arts, culture and heritage. The Centre is currently responsible for spearheading culture and heritage activities, programmes and research projects in line with the University’s mandate. The Centre also organizes exhibitions, seminars and workshops, conducts research and consultancy work, and produces publications to raise awareness of the need for heritage preservation and cultural reclamation, and to influence cultural policy issues and to keep the public informed about the importance of creative industries.