Department of Languages and
Communication
Prosperous Nankindu, PhD
Head, Department of Languages and
Communication
Welcome Remarks
Welcome to the Department of Languages and Communication.
We are delighted to introduce you to a dynamic and vibrant academic community, an environment dedicated to the pursuit of languages and communication excellence in a multilingual society. We are a melting pot of creativity, innovation, and intellectual exploration in Communication, English, Kiswahili, Luganda, French and Runyakitara. Here, we understand the central role that languages and effective communication play in shaping all human relationships and systems world over. We are home to a transformative educational journey, stimulating academic environment and impactful initiatives.
We offer a range of programmes designed to enhance your language proficiency and communication skills. Our committed faculty are not just educators but mentors, guiding you towards academic success and preparing you for the challenges of a rapidly changing and challenging world of work and innovation.
Explore our website to learn more about the exciting opportunities that await you within the Department. I invite you to be part of our community, where words transform into powerful tools, and communication influences minds, hearts and actions. We look forward to receiving you.
About the Department
Formerly housed in Department of Languages and Literature, Department of Languages and Communication boasts a wealth of languages; English, French, Kiswahili, Luganda, and Runyakitara. Established in 2009, we facilitate both undergraduate and post-graduate programmes namely; Bachelor of Arts with Education, Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Bachelor of Education and Master of Arts in Kiswahili. Our hub of distinguished professionals in communication is a bank from which we facilitate communication skills to all the faculties of Kyambogo University. We host a diverse array of seasoned, experienced and skilled editors and translators responsible for high quality editorial and translation services.
Visit us today and explore a multilingual and intercultural communication experience as well as one of the most humanising atmospheres of reassuring team of academic and support staff.
Values
We value human-centric approaches, multilingualism, intercultural communication and civility in this volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous globalised society.
Mission
To inculcate multilingual and intercultural communication competences into our learner and impress on our society the value of effective language use and communication in the contemporary world.
Vision
To be an outstanding multilingual powerhouse and an incomparable training hub of effective cutting edge communication skills and values.
Headship History
- Rebecca F. Kirunda ,PhD 2009 -2016
- Sarah Nabiccu, PhD 2017- 2023
- Prosperous Nankindu, PhD 2023 -2027
Learn about our Academic Programmes
Academic Programmes
The Department offers a wide array of highly relevant undergraduate and graduate academic programmes that are tailored toward producing graduates who are fully equipped with sought-after knowledge, skills and values to enable them to flourish in the 21st Century, highly-globalized labour market, and with a strong passion for community transformation.
Bachelor of Arts with Education (BA/ED)
The programme is aimed at training learners to safeguard and promote cultural heritage, both intangible and tangible.
The programme is aimed at training learners to safeguard and promote cultural heritage, both intangible and tangible.
Bachelor of Education (BED)
The programme is aimed at training learners to safeguard and promote cultural heritage, both intangible and tangible.
To provide opportunities to a big number of Kiswahili graduates who are already in the field and desiring to upgrade their credentials.
Academic Staff
Research and Publications
Browse the collection of all the research and publications from our department.