Department of kiswahili, Nairobi University

KISWAHILI LINGUISTICS

This thematic area includes subsections like phonetics, Kiswahili phonology, Kiswahili ,morphology, Kiswahili syntax, Kiswahili semantics, Kiswahili pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, Historical and comparative studies in Kiswahili, Kiswahili psycho-linguistics and Kiswahili translation and interpretation. The focus of this thematic area is largely to offer Kiswahili description and analysis of Kiswahili language data. This description has to be related to theoretical positions in linguistics. Programmes in this thematic area are offered to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Head of Thematic Area

Dr George Mweri

Members of Thematic Area

1) Prof. Mohamed H. Abdulaziz

2) Prof. Hamu Habwe

3) Dr. Iribe Mwangi

4) Dr. Ayub Mukhwana

5) Mr. B.G. Mungania

6) Dr. Prisca Jerono

7) Ms. Hannah Mwaliwa

8) Ms  Margaret  Njuguna

Degree Programmes/Course Units Linked to Thematic Area

BA Kiswahili Linguistics

LK 101: Listening Skills and Oral Communication in Kiswahili

CLK 102: Introduction to Translation and Interpretation

CLK 104: Introduction to Kiswahili Linguistics

CLK 201: Functional Writing in Kiswahili

CLK 203: Communicative Grammar of Kiswahili

CLK 204: Kiswahili and the Media

CLK 301: Kiswahili Phonology and Morphology

CLK 304: Practical Translating and Interpreting

CLK 305: Sociolinguistics

CLK 306: Stylistics

CLK 307: Kiswahili Dialectology

CLK 309: Editing

CLK 310: Kiswahili and Emerging Issues

CLK 401: Public Speaking and Speechwriting in Kiswahili     

CLK 402: Research Methods and Academic Writing                       

CLK 403: Traditional and Modern Linguistic Theories

CLK 405: Practicum                                                                        

CLK 406: Semantics and Discourse Analysis                        

CLK 407: Lexicography and Terminology Development                                   

CLK 409: Early and Modern Development of Kiswahili

CLK 410: Literary Translation

Masters in Kiswahili Linguistics

CLS 501: Advanced Swahili Phonology

CLL 505 : Research Methods

CLS 511 : Lexicography (elective)

CLS 509: Advanced Translation (elective)

CLS 506 : Advanced Morphology

CLS 601 : Swahili Syntax

CLS 605: Sociolinguistics

CLS 607 : Historical & Comparative Bantu (elective)

CLS 602 : Semantics & Pragmatics

CLS 608 : Dialectology (elective)

POSSIBLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1)         Editing in Publishing Firms

2)         Working as Public Relations Officers

3)         Teaching of Kiswahili in Schools

4)         Working for Media as editors, evaluators

5)         Working for Translation Bodies

6)         Working as Interpreters in International Conferences (Kiswahili is AU Language)

7)         Working as culture Communication Experts

KISWAHILI LITERATURE

This thematic area includes Kiswahili Drama, Kiswahili novel, Kiswahili poetry ; both modern and classical, Kiswahili short story, Kiswahili Literary essay, Kiswahili oral literature. This thematic area mainly focuses on Kiswahili literature description and relating it to known literary canon in the study of literature. As different areas of this thematic area are studied they are also compared to provide the comparative element across genre and across epochs. Students in this thematic area range from undergraduate to postgraduate level.

Head of Thematic Area

Dr Tom Olali

Members 

1)         Prof K.W. Wamitilla

2)         Prof. Kineene wa Mutiso

3)         Dr. Rayya Timammy

4)         Prof. Mwenda Mbatiah

5)         Dr. Zaja Omboga

7)         Dr. Evans Mbuthia

8)         Dr. James N. Michira

9)         Dr. Swaleh Amiri

10)       Dr. Musyoka Francis Mwangangi

Degree Programmes/Course Units Linked to Thematic Area

BA Kiswahili Literature

CLK103: Introduction to Kiswahili Prose

CLK 202: Modern Kiswahili Poetry and Drama

CLK 302: Literary Theories and Criticism of Kiswahili Literature   45

CLK 303: Performing Arts in Kiswahili

CLK 306: Stylistics

CLK 308: Children’s and Young Adult Literature in Kiswahili

CLK 310: Kiswahili and Emerging Issues

CLK 403: Traditional and Modern Linguistic Theories

CLK 404: Kiswahili Oral Literature and Culture

CLK 405: Practicum

CLK 408: Classical Kiswahili Literature

CLK 410: Literary Translation

Masters in Kiswahili Literature

CLS 503: Theory Of Literature & Stylistics

CLL 505: Research Methods

CLS 509: Advanced Translation (elective)

CLS 502: Swahili Drama

CLS 504: Epic And Long Poem

CLS 510: Oral Literature (elective)

CLS 603: Swahili Prose

CLS 604: Swahili Poetry

CLS 606: Project

POSSIBLE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1)         Editing in Publishing firms

2)         Teaching of Literature in Schools

3)         Working for Media

4)         Creative Writing

5)         Film Industry(Acting and script writing)

6)         Culture Communication Experts