Sokoine University of Agriculture has established the English Language Resource Centre which is based at the College of Social Sciences and Humanities.The Centre was officially launched on 14th September 2016 at Solomon Mahlangu Campus by the Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies Professor Vedasto Muhikambele.
This is a language learning facility which will offer instructional and self access learning services through integrated technology based resources.
The Centre which is funded by Innovative Agricultural Resources Initiative (iAGRI) is dedicated to offering structured language programmes which are aimed at improving learners’ language proficiency to the best functional levels. Other language packages and services include tailor- made courses for specific clients available on demand, editing and proofreading, interpretation and translation, and general consulting services on language related matters, just to mention a few. The language services target diverse categories of clients, including, but not limited to, university staff and students and all other people working in education, business, media, hospitality, banking, transportation, and security sectors.
Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies Professor Vedasto Muhikambele.
The Director of iAGRI Professor David Kreybill giving his remarks on the Project during the Launching Ceremony
The Head of the Department of Language Studies Dr. Sotco Komba making his presentation on the importance of language and communication skill for development during the ceremony.
The representative of the Principal of the Campus College of Social Sciences and Humanities Professor Mahonge presenting a speech on behalf of his Director at the ceremony.
Professor Revocatus Kurwijila giving a vote of thanks at the end of the ceremony.
