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About Machakos University Department of Linguistics and Languages
In a globalized, scientific and technologically centered community one discovers the vital need for a human face. In the Department of Linguistics and Languages we seek to re-imagine the fundamental
aspects of humanity such as language, identity, culture and creativity. As a matter of fact, most elements that elicit delight, imagination, cognition and communicative ability have their home in Languages and Literature. In the Department of Linguistics and Languages we offer diverse courses that are practical to help sharpen critical thinking, make our communication better, enhance our creativity and strengthen our performance capabilities. The department aims to revitalize artistic, communicative, and cultural experiences of students by exposing them to a wealth of languages and literature from both local, regional and the world over.
By studying in the Department of Linguistics and Languages, you will come to appreciate how humans acquire language, how language and communication function, how to teach and learn foreign languages, how to translate languages, how to become a creative writer or literary critic and what it takes to be a performing artist. Our graduates will be skilled individuals with the ability to change the world through practical oriented solutions for:
· Creative writing (novels, scripting films/plays, blogging, articles)
· Working in speech and language pathology careers
· Teaching (teaching English as a second language, teaching and learning of foreign languages, education)
· Software development for education, industry, computer programmes such as games etc.
· Translation/interpretation/adaptation of books
· Foreign service/diplomacy
· Media – print and electronic
· Law
· Business
· Travel industry and hospitality
· Intelligence service
· Language preservation and linguistic fieldwork
The department of linguistics and languages therefore welcomes you to the exciting world of languages and culture so that together we can positively affect the way individuals, corporate or even governments communicate.
Machakos University Department of Linguistics and Languages Courses Offered
BACHELOR OF ARTS(ALL OPTIONS)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Arts in the following options:-
(Counselling; Psychology; Sociology, Philosophy and Religious Studies; Kiswahili; Counselling Psychology; English and Linguistics; Gender and Development Studies; Literature; Geography; History,
Archeology and Political Studies)
(a) C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
(b) KNEC Diploma or its equivalent
MASTER OF ARTS(ALL OPTIONS)
Master of Arts in
❖ Philosophy and religion
❖ English and Linguistics
❖ Kiswahili
❖ Applied Linguistics
❖ Religious Studies (Christianity, Islam and ATR)
❖ Literature
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education (Arts) Degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or its Equivalent in related disciplines from
recognized University.
Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade C” and above in units relevant to heir areas of specialization
PHD IN APPLIED LINGUSTICS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A holder of a Master of Arts(MA) degree or its equivalent from a University or other institution recognized by University Senate OR A holder of a
Master degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
