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 |
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. Oswald NdoleriireProfessor-Runyakitara & French |
PhD-Linguistics(Sorbonne Nouvelle), MA-Linguistics(Sorbonne Nouvelle), Bed-French(Sorbonne Nouvelle) | 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. Ruth Mukama GimboProfessor |
PhD. General Linguistics | 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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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. Constance TukwasibweLecturer |
PhD, Linguistics; M.A. Eng. Lang. Studies; B.A. Eng. Lang. & Hist, | View Profile |
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Dr. Awino OgeloLecturer-Linguistics |
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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. Ocan JohnsonLecturer-English |
Ph.D. (Literature in English) MA (TESOL), BA (Hons.).Lit/CSK | View Profile |
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Dr. Ronald MusanjeLecturer - English and Literature |
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Buzaare Constance MatekaAssistant Lecturer - Language & Literature |
MELL(MAK), BED(UCU), D.ED(KYU) | 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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Esther AyebazibweAssistant Lecturer-Journalism & Mass Communication |
MAJMS (UCU), MGJ (NLA), BAMC (UCU-BBUC) | View Profile |
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Annet KahundeAssistant Lecturer-Runyakitara |
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Innocent AgabaAssistant Lecturer-Kiswahili |
MA. Kiswahili (IUIU),BED(KYU), DES(KYU) | 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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Joseph Kiva SAssistant Lecturer - Journalism |
Ph.D. in Cultural and Media Studies at Centre for Communication, Media and Society (CCMS), University of KwaZulu-Natal. 2022 to date Master of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies, Uganda Christian University. 2014- 2017: Exchange Semester for Masters in Global Journalism, NLA University College, Kristiansand, Norway. August to December 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Uganda Christian University. 2007-2010 | 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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Obuya GodwinAssistant Lecturer |
MA.Lit (UCU), BAED (KU) | View Profile |
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Natumanya MisahAssistant Lecturer |
MPhil. Linguistics; BA. Runyakitara | View Profile |
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Ariho LuckyAssistant Lecturer |
PHD CANDIDATE, MA. LIT; BA. ED | View Profile |
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Tindyebwa LillianAssistant Lecturer |
MA. LIT; BA (HONS) | View Profile |
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Mutenyo AidahAssistant Lecturer |
PhD Candidate; Master of Kiswahili | View Profile |
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Tumusiime AgnesAdministrative Officer |
MAPAM; BOIM; Dip. Sec Ed | 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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Arineitwe EvaristoTeaching Assistant -English |
2013-Bachelor of Arts with Education-2nd Class Upper (Eng & Lit)-KAB- | View Profile |
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Tusimirwe PhilbertTeaching Asssistant |
BA. Ed. MA Student IUIU | View Profile |
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Ainembabazi NorahTeaching Assistant |
BA. | View Profile |
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Tusiime MediusTeaching Assistant |
MA. Kiswahili (IUIU) BA. Educ(KAB) | View Profile |
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Kyomukama ChristineTeaching Assistant |
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 | View Profile |
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Joshua MugishaTeaching Assistant -Runyakitara |
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Awino MaryTeaching Assistant |
Candidate - M.A. English & Linguitics BA. ED | View Profile |
Visiting Scholars
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Prof. Egara KabajiProfessor (Visiting Scholar) |
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