Cape Coast Polytechnic Department of Liberal Studies

Cape Coast Polytechnic Department of Liberal Studies

The Department of Liberal Studies services all the Schools in the Polytechnic. It offers courses in Communication Skills, African Studies, Entrepreneurship, Research Methodology and the Access Course into the HND programmes.

VISION

The vision of the department is to assist the Polytechnic turn out competent and enthusiastic graduates to contribute to job and wealth creation of the nation and also fit into any sector of the economy.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Department is to help students acquire:

  • Proficiency in the use of English and French languages
  • Technical skills in writing and reporting in order to communicate ideas effectively
  • Entrepreneurial skills to enhance job creation and self-employment
    • Assist access students acquire the requisite qualification in English language, Mathematics and Science to gain admission into HND programmes
  • Pedagogical skills for the teaching profession to enhance their job acquisition.
    • A Language Resource Centre had been established to train interested individuals and corporate bodies in English and French.
    • A national Innovative Competitive Exhibition had been organized for students of the ten polytechnics to showcase their talents for self-employment.
  • Plans are far advanced to commence a Part-Time Diploma in Vocational and Technical Education.

STAFFING

The department has five (5) full-time staff, two (2) part-time staff and eight full-time supporting staff. The table below contains the details:

FULL-TIME ACADEMIC STAFF

NAME

QUALIFICATION

DESIGNATION

Mrs. Rosemary Akosah-Sarpong

M.Phil (VOTEC)

Lecturer/HOD

Mr. Uriah Stonewell Tetteh

M.Phil (English)

Lecturer

Mrs.Cynthia Derx Takyi

M. Phil (English)

Lecturer

Alhaji Abdulai

M.B.A (General Mgt)

Lecturer

Mr. Moses Ahomka Yeboah

MBA (Entreneurship)

Lecturer

Mr. Kwame Tenadu

B.A (Arts) French; MA. Comm. & Media Studies

Lecturer

Mr. Alexander Azameti

M.Phil. (HPER)

Snr. Asst. Registrar (Sports)

Mrs. Esther Amprofi Boham

M.Phil (Guidance and Counseling)

Asst. Counsellor

Mr. Nicholas Adu-Antwi

M.Sc. (Statistics)

Lecturer

Mr. K. B. M. Edu-Buandoh

M. Sc. (Civil Engineering)

Lecturer

 
 
 

Mr. Joseph Kingsley Kaye

B. A (Sec)

Prin. Instructor

Mr. Franklin DaCosta

B.Sc (Tourism); M.A. Tourism

Lecturer

Mr. George Boafo

BSc. (Mech. Engineering)

Prn. Technician

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Ms. Stephanie K. Commeh

HND Sec/Mgt. Stds.

Admin. Asst.

Ms. Paulina Agyeman

TYPIST NVTI

Clerk Gd. I

PART-TIME STAFF

Mr. Michael Funtroh

B.Ed (Arts)

Snr. Instructor

 

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

One staff is currently on study leave to pursue a Master’s degree.

RESEARCH AREAS

Rosemary Akosah-Sarpong (Mrs.)

  • Factors influencing the Choice of Careers Among Ghanaian Women
  • Self-Employment Prospects for HND Graduates in Ghana
    • Innovative Competitive Exhibitions for Polytechnic Students: A Practical Approach to Graduate Job Creation

U. S Tetteh

  • African – American Literature
  • African Oral and African Literature
  • Creative Writing
  • Varieties of English and Advanced Writing Skills
  • Teaching English to speakers of English as a second Language

Kwame Tenadu

  • Factors influencing Teacher Job-Satisfaction – the Case of Polytechnic Teachers of Ghana.
  • L’ Espace Dans O pays, Mon Beau U’peuple de Sembene ousmane
  • Teaching French to Anglophone Students

RECENT RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

  • Tetteh, U. S. (2012), A Study of Wole Soyinka’s Blend of Poetry and Prose in The Lion and the Jewel.

AJOL

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY/NATION

  • The Department has been organizing Seminars on HIV and AIDS, Counselling and Testing of HIV status for Polytechnic Community.

CHALLENGES

The Department has a few challenges in the following areas:

  • Logistics
  • Human Resource (Administrative Staff and Research Assistants)

FUTURE PLANS

  • Running a course in Information Literacy for first year HND students
  • Establishment of an Entrepreneurship Development and Training Centre to enhance students’ practical skills

Organizing a Diploma in education for HND students and graduates