Institute of Language Studies
Due to the regional cooperation under the East African Community, there is a need for teaching and learning of the languages spoken in the member countries; languages such as Kiswahili, French, and English, in order to ease trade, movement of people and human resource for the labour market. The need also exists in neighboring countries such as DRC. There is a necessity for international languages in order to work in the tourist industry and international bodies.
The UN languages such as Arabic, Spanish, and French are almost a must for language students at higher levels of learning. Chinese has recently gained prominence due to the fact that China has gained capacity as a world leader in trade. Runyakitara also has its place because it comprises of Bantu languages spoken in Western Uganda, Northwest Tanzania and Eastern DRC. Altogether the population that speaks these languages is estimated at 15 million. This is a big area population important for social-economic development.
The location of Kabale university, with such proximity with Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) provides a unique feature for business as well as cross-cultural exchange. The Knowledge of these languages is and will always be important to this region and the world at large.
Vision
To be the nucleus of language teaching and learning in Africa.
Mission
To teach, train, carry out research, provide a conducive environment for teaching and learning of national and international languages; and offer unique language-related services such as translation and interpretation.
Programmes
Programme | Code | Category | Duration | Study time |
Bachelor of Arts in Creative and Performing Arts | KCP | Bachelor’s Degrees | 3 Years | Fulltime |
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication | KMC | Bachelor’s Degrees | 3 Years | Fulltime |
Certificate in French Language | CFR | Short Course | 0 | Occasional |
Diploma in Kiswahili | KLK | Undergraduate Diplomas | 2 Years | Fulltime |
Master of Arts in Kiswahili | MAK | Master’s Degrees | 2 Years | Weekend |
Master of Arts in Linguistics | MAL | Master’s Degrees | 2 Years | Weekend/Holiday |
Master of Arts in Literature | MLT | Master’s Degrees | 2 Years | Weekend/Holiday |
Departments
Staff members
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Rev Prof. Manuel Muranga John KamugishaProfessor |
Dr. Phil. “German Literature (Goethe-Institute) German Teacher Training Seminary course, (Goethe Institute University of Munich.) B.A. (Hons.) with Diploma in Educ (Mak). | View Profile |
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Prof. Ruth Mukama GimboProfessor |
PhD. General Linguistics | View Profile |
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Dr. Majariwa DavidDirector (Institute of Language Studies) |
PhD in Kiswahili (UDSM), M.A. Linguistics (MUK); BA(A) (MUK), DES(KYU) | View Profile |
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Prof. Oswald NdoleriireProfessor-Runyakitara & French |
PhD-Linguistics(Sorbonne Nouvelle), MA-Linguistics(Sorbonne Nouvelle), Bed-French(Sorbonne Nouvelle) | View Profile |
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Assoc. Prof. Abubakar KatereggaAssociate Professor-French |
PhD in Linguistics(University of Rouen), M.Phil(Stendhal University Grenoble 3), M.Ed Language Education (MAK), PGDE(MAK), BA(MAK) | View Profile |
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Assoc Prof. Benon Guarantee Kabanyete TugumeAssociate Professor-Literature |
PhD (Mak.), M.A (Mak.), B.A (Mak.) Dip. Ed. (ITEK) | View Profile |
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Dr. Michael MuhumuzaSenior Lecturer - Performing Arts(Drama & Theatre) |
PhD-Theatre Studies (Mak), MA-Drama (Mak), BA A (Mak) | View Profile |
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Dr. Constance TukwasibweLecturer |
PhD, Linguistics; M.A. Eng. Lang. Studies; B.A. Eng. Lang. & Hist, | View Profile |
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Dr. Mutenyo AidahLecturer - Kiswahili |
PhD -Maseno University | View Profile |
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Dr. Ocan JohnsonLecturer-English |
Ph.D. (Literature in English) MA (TESOL), BA (Hons.).Lit/CSK | View Profile |
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Dr. Arnold Gawasike MsigwaLecturer - Kiswahili |
PhD Kiswahili Linguistics (Dar), M.A. Kiswahili Linguistics (Dar), BAED (Dar). | View Profile |
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Dr. Awino OgeloLecturer-Linguistics |
PhD (SU); MA (UoN); BAED (UoN). | View Profile |
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Dr. Rajab Idd MuyingoLecturer - Journalism |
PhD, Radio & Television (Marmara University); MA. Mass Communication (King Saud University); Post Graduate Diploma in Management & Teaching at H.E (IUIU); BSc. Mass Communication (IUIU) | View Profile |
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Dr. Caroline NabuzaleLecturer - Journalism & Mass Communication |
Post Doctoral in Communication North Carolina State University,USA PhD in Mass Communication (JKUAT) Kenya MA in Public Relations and Media Management(CUU&Cavendish College London) BA, EDUC in Literature and English Language (KYU) Uganda. | View Profile |
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Dr. Joseph Michael KwanyaLecturer - Literature |
BA (Nairobi), MA (Nairobi), PhD (Stellenbosch) | View Profile |
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Mwesige FelixAssistant Lecturer |
M. Ling. French as Foreign Language; BA. Educ; Dip. Educ. Sec | View Profile |
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Ariho LuckyAssistant Lecturer |
PHD CANDIDATE, MA. LIT; BA. ED | View Profile |
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Kyomukama ChristineAssistant Lecturer - French |
PhD (Cand) Makerere University; MA. Linguistics (French); BA. Education (French); HETC; eLearning (French),French for Specific Purposes (FOS),DALF C2 Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française, Educational Online Training with Alliance Française Kampala,Certificate in French for Specific Purposes in Tourism,Hotel management, Secretariat and Business from Centre de Linguistique Appliquée de Besançon (CLA)-France . | View Profile |
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Natumanya MisahAssistant Lecturer |
MPhil. Linguistics; BA. Runyakitara | View Profile |
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Obuya GodwinAssistant Lecturer |
MA.Lit (UCU), BAED (KU) | View Profile |
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Tusimirwe PhilbertAssistant Lecturer - Kiswahili |
MAK (IUIU), BAED (KAB) | View Profile |
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Norbert WalterAssistant Lecturer-English |
Certificate in Teaching & Assessing using Bloom's Taxonomy & Case Studies-CUU MA LINGUISTICS-MUK PGDE-IUIU BA (A) MUK | View Profile |
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Arineitwe EvaristoAssistant Lecturer - English |
2023-Master of Arts in Literature and Communication (MALC)-BSU 2013-Bachelor of Arts with Education-(Eng & Lit)-KAB- | View Profile |
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Innocent AgumeAssistant Lecturer - Kiswahili Languange /Linguistics |
MA. Kiswahili (Moi); BEd (KYU); DES (KYU) | View Profile |
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Innocent AgabaAssistant Lecturer-Kiswahili |
MA. Kiswahili (IUIU),BED(KYU), DES(KYU) | View Profile |
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Esther AyebazibweAssistant Lecturer-Journalism & Mass Communication |
PhD. Student. JMC (UCU), MAJMS (UCU), MGJ (NLA), BAMC (UCU-BBUC) | View Profile |
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Ayebare Boniface MartialAssistant Lecturer-French |
PhD (Cand), M.Phil (Clermont-Ferrand, France), MA (Rouen, France), PGD (Rouen, France), BA (MAK) | View Profile |
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Buzaare Constance MatekaAssistant Lecturer - Language & Literature |
MELL(MAK), BED(UCU), D.ED(KYU) | View Profile |
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Joseph Kiva SAssistant Lecturer - Journalism |
Ph.D. Candidate, MAJS, UCU, Global Journalism (2015), NLA, Norway, BA Mass Com (2010), UCU. | View Profile |
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Awino MaryTeaching Assistant |
Candidate - M.A. English & Linguitics BA. ED | View Profile |
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Tusiime MediusTeaching Assistant |
MA. Kiswahili (IUIU) BA. Educ(KAB) | View Profile |
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Ainembabazi NorahTeaching Assistant |
BA. | View Profile |
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Joshua MugishaTeaching Assistant -Runyakitara |
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Sylivia Kiconco IyamuremyeAssistant Administrative Officer |
BSWSA(UCU);Diploma in Secondary Education( Kyambogo University) | View Profile |
Visiting Scholars
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Prof. Egara KabajiProfessor (Visiting Scholar) |
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Assoc Prof. Mosol KandagorAssociate Professor |
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Dr. Neema Julius LuhwagoLecturer (Visiting Scholar) |
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February 11, 2025 | Kabale University Brochure |
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November 18, 2024 | Guide for Kabale University Staff – How to Update Your Website Profile |
November 5, 2024 | Preparation for End of Semester Examinations (Nov-Dec 2024) |
October 22, 2024 | 2024 Graduation Booklet for the 9th Graduation Ceremony |
September 27, 2024 | Academic Calendar |
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