The Inclusion of Information Literacy and Skills Course in the Core Curriculum at the University of Namibia

Abstract

This study investigated the inclusion of an information literacy skills course in the UNAM's core curriculum. The research study adopted a case study design that employed a qualitative approach and used interviews and content analysis as data collection methods. Interviews were conducted with the three key informants who were chosen purposefully. The findings of the study revealed that the introduction of the IL course is in line with the university's vision and the national and international aspirations. UNAM employs the embedded approach when delivering the information literacy skills course which is offered within the module called Academic Literacy. The study showed that the IL programme at UNAM faces challenges since Academic Literacy is supposed to be a compulsory module, but some students were exempted from undertaking the module. The study recommended that UNAM should not leave out every registered student to participate in the IL skills course since it is the basis of the knowledge economy.