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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Yearbook 2018/19 Think in other terms FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Dean Mr. S. Chabikwa, MSc in Library and Information Science, (NUST) PG Diploma in Media and Communication, (UZ), BA (Gen), UZ Professor (Vacant) Acting Assistant Registrar Mrs. M.N. Mandiringa, BA Media Studies (ZOU) Acting Chief Technician Mr. M. Ruzive, Msc Information Systems (NUST), Bsc Computer Science (NUST), HND Computer Studies (Byo Poly), ND Computer Studies (Byo Poly) Chief Secretary Mrs. S.M. Makgatho, B. Comm Business Management, (MSU), ND Secretarial Studies, Byo Poly NC Secretarial Studies (Byo Poly) Senior Secretary Ms. R. Ndlovu, BA English and Communication (ZOU), BA Special Honours in Lit. (ZOU), HND Office Management (Byo Poly), ND Secretarial Studies (Gweru Poly), NC Secretarial Studies (Gweru Poly) Think in other terms FACULTY REGULATIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES 1.0 PREAMBLE 1.1 Faculty Regulations complement the General Academic Regulations for undergraduate degrees herein to be referred to as the General Regulations. 1.2 Faculty of Communication and Information Science offers the following undergraduate degrees: - - Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies - Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Library and Information Science - Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Publishing Media Studies - Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Records and Archives Management 1.3 Undergraduate degrees offered by the Faculty of Communication and Information Science may be studied on a full-time basis over four Academic years, with one-year (at least 30 weeks) ear-marked for industrial attachment. A student placed under an organisation during Industrial Attachment period will be required to submit himself/herself to Rules and Regulations as apply to the employees of that organisation. Should it become necessary for the student under attachment to change the organisation, permission must be granted by the University. 2.0 ENTRY REGULATIONS 2.1 Applicants must satisfy conditions for entry to undergraduate degree programmes stipulated in the General Regulations. 2.2 For entry into undergraduate degree programmes in the Faculty of Communication and Information Science, applicants must have passed five (5) subjects at Ordinary Level (or its equivalent). 2.3 The five (5) subjects should include English Language. Mathematics with at least a C grade is an added advantage. 2.4 Apart from five (5) subjects at Ordinary Level, an applicant must have passed at least two (2) subjects at Advanced Level. 2.5 Applicants without a pass in Mathematics at Ordinary Level may be considered for admission to an undergraduate degree programme in the Faculty when vacancies are available. 2.6 In approved cases a student may be exempted from Part I or Part II modules or Think in other terms both on condition that the student does not complete the full-time programme in less than three full academic years. 2.7 Holders of the Zimbabwe National Diploma from the Polytechnic colleges or the Technical Colleges (or their equivalent) who have passed the Diploma with merit (credits and distinctions) in half of the programme modules may qualify for entry into Part II of the Faculty of Communication and Information Science Undergraduate Honours Degree Programme. 3.0 EXAMINATIONS 3.1 Formal examinations will normally be held at the end of each part of the programme. 3.2 Students to be admitted to the examination must have: - 3.2.1 Satisfactorily attended approved modules of study including submission of required written assignments. 3.2.2 Attended compulsory classes. 3.2.3 Participated in prescribed seminars, tutorials and practical classes. 3.2.4 Paid required fees in accordance with the General Regulations. 3.3 Formal examinations will normally be by written papers, but in some circumstances the examiner may test the student orally. 3.4 Coursework may account for 30% of the overall assessment, while the formal examination will account for 70% of the overall assessment. 3.5 The pass mark will be 50%. 3.6 When the student is permitted by the Board of Examiners he/she may carry forward into the subsequent academic year not more than two modules which were not satisfactorily completed in the previous year, provided that the course(s) is (are) not pre-requisite(s) for the subsequent part. 3.7 In circumstances, a student may be allowed to re-write an examination without remaining in full-time study at the University or repeating the module of study. 4.0 DEGREE CLASSIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS 4.1 For purposes of degree classification, the parts of all degree programmes in the Faculty of Communication and Information Science will be weighted as follows: - Part I 10% Part II 20% Part III 20% Part IV 50% 4.2 For the purpose of degree classification Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV results will be taken into consideration. Think in other terms 4.3 Results lists may be published in accordance with the provision of Section 13 of the General Regulations. Think in other terms FACULTY REGULATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 1.0 PREAMBLE The following guidelines refer specifically to Diplomas and Masters Degrees by Coursework. They set the procedure for Postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Communication and Information Science, addressing issues such as application, admission, registration and examination. These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the University regulations for Higher Degrees. 2.0 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME DURATION 2.1 Postgraduate Diplomas Refer to General Academic Regulations 2.2 Masters Degree Programmes by Coursework Refer to General Academic Regulations 3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Postgraduate Diplomas Refer to General Academic Regulations 3.2 Masters Degree Refer to General Academic Regulations 4.0 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS 4.1 Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters Degrees by Coursework Refer to General Academic Regulations 5.0 GRADING SCHEME AND CLASSIFICATION 5.1 Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters Degrees by Coursework Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters Degrees by Coursework shall be awarded in the following categories: Distinction, Merit and Pass The following Marking Scheme shall be used for the Course and Programmes: Think in other terms Marks Description Grade 80% Distinction (D) 70% - 79% Merit (M) 60% - 69% Credit (C) 50% - 59% Pass (P) Below 50% Fail (F) 6.0 ASSESSMENT Refer to General Academic Regulations 7.0 DETERMINATION OF CANDIDATES’ RESULTS Refer to General Academic Regulations 8.0 FAILURE TO SATISFY EXAMINERS Refer to General Academic Regulations 9.0 CARRYING OVER Candidates may be allowed to proceed carrying only two (2) courses to the next Stage or Part. No candidates may carry over a particular Course for more than two (2) years. No candidate will be allowed to proceed to Stage 3 (Dissertation) without clearing all Courses in Stage 1 and 2. 10.0 APPEALS AGAINST TERMINATION OF STUDIES Refer to General Academic Regulations 11.0 AEGROTAT PROVISIONS Refer to General Academic Regulations 12.0 PLAGIARISM AND MISCONDUCT AT EXAMINATIONS Refer to General Academic Regulations Think in other terms DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES Lecturer and Chairperson T. Mpofu, BA Gen, Postgrad Dip in Media & Comm Studies (UZ). MSc. Journalism & Media Studies (NUST) Secretary S. Sibanda, BSc. Entrepreneurship (LSU), HND office Management (Byo Poly) Technician M.N. Sibanda, BSc Computer Science (NUST), MSc Computer Science (NUST) ACADEMIC STAFF Professor (Vacant) Associate Professor (Vacant) Senior Lecturers (Vacant) Lecturers Mphathisi Ndlovu, PhD (Stellenbosch), MA, Journalism & Media Studies (Rhodes University), BSc. (Hons) Journalism & Media Studies (NUST) S. Mpofu, PhD, (Stellenbosch), MA Journalism, (Westminster London), BA Media Studies (ZOU), ND Mass Comm. (HP) B. J. Ncube, PhD (University of Johannesburg), (in progress), MSc Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), PGDHE (NUST), BA Gen, Postgrad Dip in Media & Comm Studies, (UZ), Certificate in Broadcasting Radio (Netherlands Training Centre) N. Ndlovu, PhD (Rhodes University) (in progress),MA, Journalism & Media Studies (Rhodes University) BSc. (Hons) Journalism & Media Studies (NUST) Think in other terms T. Nkomo, PhD (UNISA), SA (in progress),MSc Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), BSc. (Hons) Journalism & Media Studies (NUST) L. Chidyagwayi, PhD (Rhodes University)(in progress),MSc Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), BSc. ( Hons) Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), BA English & Philosophy, (UZ). B. T. Jona, MSc Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), BSc. (Hons) Journalism & Media Studies (NUST) N. Nyathi, PhD (UNISA) (in progress), MA Journalism, (Westminster London), BA Journalism & Media Studies & English Lit. (Rhodes University) Mthokozisi Ndhlovu, MSc Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), PGDHE (NUST), BSc. (Hons) Journalism & Media Studies (NUST) N. Dube, PGDHE (NUST) (in progress),MSc Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), BSc( Hons) Journalism & Media Studies (NUST) L.A. Tshuma, PhD (University of Johannesburg), (in progress),MSc Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), BSc(Hons) Journalism & Media Studies (NUST) C. Moyo, MSc Journalism & Media Studies (NUST), BSc. (Hons) Journalism & Media Studies (NUST) (Temporary Full-time Lecturer) Staff Development Fellow (Vacant) Tutorial Assistants S. Mushava, BSc Journalism and Media Studies (NUST) N. Boka, BSc Journalism and Media Studies (NUST) M. Sibanda, BSc Journalism and Media Studies (NUST) T. Moyo, BSc Journalism and Media Studies (NUST) Research Fellows (Vacant)