DR. HAMISI O. BABUSA (PHD)

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1 DR. HAMISI O. BABUSA (PHD) School of Education Department of Educational Communication and Technology Kenyatta University P.O. Box Nairobi Kenya Mobile: EDUCATION: PhD. In Swahili Language Education in the School of Education, Department of Educational Communication and Technology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (Uchanganuzi Linganuzi Wa Mielekeo Na Umilisi Wa Lugha Ya Kiswahili Wa Wanafunzi Katika Mikoa Ya Pwani Na Nairobi Nchini Kenya) Committee: Dr. D. Muindi (Chairman), Dr. R. Wafula, Dr. J. Kimemia, Dr. E. Masinde, Dr. J. Onyango, Dr. C. Ryanga and Dr. R. Muniu Teaching and Research Interests: Communication Skills in Kiswahili, Swahili Grammar, Swahili Literature, Language Education, Language Attitudes, Comparative Mythology, Creative Writing, East African Culture, Drama and Dance, Swahili Poetry and African Folklore. Languages: Swahili (Native Speaker), Pokomo (Native Speaker), English (Very Fluent) and Arabic (Basic) Master Of Arts (Kiswahili), Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (Vigezo Badalia Kuhusu Uainishaji Wa Mashairi Ya Kiswahili: Alternative Criterion of Analysing Swahili Poetry) Bachelor Of Education (Arts) (Majoring In Kiswahili) Second Class (Upper Division) Hons. Degree, Kenyatta University PROFESSIONAL TRAINING July 24, 2009 Certificate In The Teaching of Swahili as a Foreign Language: Completed an intensive summer Swahili Professional Development Program, sponsored by STARTALK and organized by the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages at the University of Wisconsin Madison, U.S.A. 1

2 June 5, 2009 Certificate In Second Language Acquisition for African Language Instructors By The National African Resource Center (NARLC), University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA 29th March 2001 International Diploma In Modern Management/Administration From Cambridge International College Of College House, Leoville, Jersey Je3 2db, Britain. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE January 2011 to Date: Lecturer of Swahili Language Education Department of Educational Communication and Technology (COMMTECH), Kenyatta University Courses Being Taught: Postgraduate Units: ECT 519: Kozi na Ufundishaji ECT 520: Lugha na Fasihi Undergraduate Units: ECT 313: Ufundishaji wa Lugha na Fasihi ECT 202: Instructional Methods ECT 300: Educational Technology and Media July 2010 to January 2011: Tutorial Fellow of Swahili & Language Education Department of Educational Communication and Technology (COMMTECH), Kenyatta University Courses Taught: Postgraduate Units: ECT 519: Kozi na Ufundishaji ECT 520: Lugha na Fasihi Undergraduate Units: ECT 313: Ufundishaji wa Lugha na Fasihi ECT 202: Instructional Methods ECT 300: Educational Technology and Media August 2008 July 2010 International Lecturer, Swahili Language, Literature and Culture Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, New York, USA 2

3 Courses Taught: SWA 101: Elementary Swahili SWA 102: Intermediate Swahili SWA 103: Advanced Swahili AFS 148: East African Dance and Culture SWA148: Intermediate Swahili with Lab (Independent Study) African Studies SPTP: African Storytelling and Traditions African Dance and Culture (Talented Junior Program) March 2006 July 2008 Tutorial Fellow Of Swahili & Language Education Department of Educational Communication and Technology (COMMTECH), Kenyatta University Courses Taught: ECT 313: Ufundishaji wa Lugha na Fasihi ECT 202: Instructional Methods ECT300: Educational Technology and Media June July 1997 Kiswahili Teacher Mavoko Secondary School P.O. Box 75, Athi River, Kenya. My Duties were Teaching Kiswahili to Students of Form One to Four. Rosettastone Swahili Language Expert December 2009 to August 2010 worked as a Swahili Language Expert with Rosettastone, a leading language learning software Company in Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA. Swahili Radio Teacher Kiswahili Language Radio Teacher To Secondary School Students, Teachers And Lovers Of Kiswahili Language Every Saturday On Radio Maisha s Nuru Ya Lugha Program from 7am To 11am (July 2010 to Date) Kiswahili Language Radio Teacher To Secondary School Students, Teachers And Lovers Of Kiswahili Language Every Saturday On Citizen Radio s Bahari Ya Lugha Program 9am To 11am (2006 To July 2008) 3

4 Kiswahili Literature Radio Teacher In Fasihi Fasaha Program In Citizen Radio 5.55am 6.00am Mondays To Fridays (March 2007 To July 2008) Students Supervision Florence Miima: A PhD student. Title of Proposal: Kujumuishwa Kwa Maudhui Ya Ukimwi Katika Mtalaa:Uchanganuzi Wa Silabasi Ya Kiswahili Kwenye Kiwango Cha Sekondari,Kenya Musau Martha 2010 E55/CE/15610/08 Master of Education : Acquisition, Availability And Utilization Of Instructional Media In Teaching Of Kiswahili In Public Primary Teachers Colleges In Nairobi Zone, Kenya. Peter Tontillo (SLU Independent Study Students) African Linguistics November to December OTHER PROFESSIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE November 2008 to May 2009: Member and group Editor, Teagle Grant Project of St. Lawrence University Kenya Semester Program Selection Committee, St. Lawrence University 15 th August 2008 To July 2010: Member Of The African Studies Advisory Board Of St. Lawrence University Administrative Assistant In Personnel Dept., Faculty Of Commerce, Examination Department, Teaching Programmes As University Timetabler, Kenyatta University April 2007 I Was Appointed As One Of The Committee Members To Oversee The Launch, Selection Of Students Participants And Programming Of K.U. 99.9FM In Kenyatta University June 2007 To 31 st July 2008 I Was Appointed One Of The University ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditors 22 nd November 2007 To 31 st July 2008 I Was Appointed As Departmental SSP Coordinator (Handling The Self Sponsored Matters) 19 th March 2007 To 31 st July 2008: Appointed As ISO 9001:2000 Departmental Coordinator In Comm Tech Department June 2006 To31 st July 2008: Appointed As Departmental Timetabler In Commtech Department, Kenyatta University 4

5 PUBLICATIONS Published Works H. Babusa. (2010) Kamusi Ya Vitate Na Matamshi Sahihi Ya Kiswahili; Nairobi; Jomo Kenyatta Foundation H. Babusa. (2009) A Dictionary of English & Swahili Equivalent Proverbs, Germany VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. Publishers, H. Babusa na H. Ali. (2008) Mwongozo wa Utengano (Said A. Mohamed), Nairobi, Macmillan Publishers Kenya H. Babusa. (1995) Mazingira; Nairobi Kenya, Phoenix Publishers, (This Book is currently listed in the Orange Book by The Kenya Institute of Education as a compulsory book for Primary schools)) H. Babusa. (2005) Kwa Sasa Liko Ngangari in Jarida La Taasisi Wa Uchunguzi Wa Kiswahili (Journal Of The Institute Of Kiswahili Research) Chuo Kikuu Cha Dar Es Salaam, Kiswahili Juz. 68/81, Dar Es Salaam, Tuki (2005) H. Babusa Instant (2006) Millionaire (Short Story) The Daily Nation02/06/06, Nairobi, Kenya, Nation Media Group Unpublished Works H. Babusa. Paka Shume (Riwaya) Nairobi, Longhorn Publishers Kenya. Forthcoming H. Babusa & M. Njoroge. The Man Who Married A Crocodile and Other Stories. Forthcoming H. Babusa. Encounters With Ghosts, Genies and Witchcraft. (Book Project) H. Babusa. Maendeleo & Jana Si Leo (Hadithi Fupi): in Timothy Arege (Editor), Gitaa na Hadithi Nyengine: H. Babusa. Hapo Hapo Pa Mawimbi, Ninalipa Uzeeni, Mngojee Chini & Mla kwa Miwili (Mashairi) in Ken Walibora (Editor), Waja Leo; Diwani ya Mashairi: Nairobi, Kenya, Oxford University Press, forthcoming. H. Babusa. Milionea: in Ken Walibora (Editor). Mazishi yangu na Hadithi Nyengine: Nairobi Kenya, Oxford University Press, Forthcoming. H. Babusa. Shajara ya Mbunge: in Ken Walibora (Editor). Stahili Yake na Hadithi Nyingine: Nairobi, Target Publishers, Forthcoming CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED TALKS Uchanganuzi Linganuzi Wa Mielekeo Na Umilisi Wa Lugha Ya Kiswahili Wa Wanafunzi Katika Mikoa Ya Pwani Na Nairobi Nchini Kenya, PhD Research Findings Presented at the 21 st 5

6 Postgraduate Seminar For PhD Graduands Held at the Kenyatta University Business and Students Sevices Center on 3 rd December 2010 Kufundisha Stadi za Lugha ya Kiswahili, A Paper Presented at The Kongamano la Kuadhimisha Kurasimishwa Kwa Lugha ya Kiswahili Nchini Kenya where I was one of the Organisers at WASTA Kiswahili Centre, Matasia Ngong, Nairobi on 10/10/2010. Je, Mtafsiri Anahitajika Kuwa na Ujuzi/Elimu? A Paper Presented at the Annual CHAKITA International Conference, August 11 th to 13 th 2010, at Pwani University College, Kilifi. Matumizi ya Vitate Katika Kufundisha Matamshi Sahihi ya Wanafunzi, A Paper Presented at the 14 th Annual ALTA International Conference, April 22 nd to 25 th 2010, at Sheraton Hotel, Madison, WI, U.S.A. Modern Technology and Language Learning, A Paper Presented at the 14 th Annual ALTA International Conference, April 22 nd to 25 th 2010, at Sheraton Hotel, Madison, WI, U.S.A. Fun and Games in the Language Classroom, A Paper Presented at the 14 th Annual ALTA International Conference, April 22 nd to 25 th 2010, at Sheraton Hotel, Madison, WI, U.S.A. Role of Homonyms in Foreign/Second Language Learning, A Paper Presented at the 14 th Annual ALTA International Conference, April 22 nd to 25 th 2010, at Sheraton Hotel, Madison, WI, U.S.A. Fumo Liyongo: World Mythology Lecture given to Mohassen High School Students, Schenectady, New York (Through Skype Video Conference) on 15 th April 2010 from 8am to 9am with the invite of Ralph Carotenuto Popular Culture and Swahili Language Education, A Talk Presented At The University of Toronto, Canada on 24 th March, The Rise and Rise of Sheng in Kenya, A Talk Presented At The University of Toronto, Canada on 24 th March, Teknolojia na Mwalimu wa Kiswahili, A Paper Presented At The 13th Annual ALTA International Conference, April 23 26, 2009, at Sheraton Hotel, Madison, WI, U.S.A. Kiswahili Kama Lugha Muwafaka Ya Kufundishia Katika Jumuiya Ya Afrika Ya Mashariki A Conference Paper Presented At The Kongamano La Chakama Kuhusu Lugha, Fasihi Na Shirikisho La Afrika Mashariki Conference Held In Arusha, Tanzania From September Students Attitudes Towards Kiswahili: A Comparative Study Of Public Secondary Schools And Public Universities In Kenya At A Departmental Seminar On 1 st August 2007 In The Comm Tech Department 6

7 Propagation Of Islamic Values In Kiswahili Poetry At The Regional Conference On Islam In Eastern Africa On 3 rd August 2006 Organized By The Department Of Philosophy And Religious Studies Studies Kenyatta University Using Online Technologies in Teaching African Languages at The 2009 NARLC Summer Institute For African language Instructors on 4 th June 2009, at the University of Wisconsin Madison, USA. Gave a Book Talk about my Book (A Dictionary of English and Swahili Equivalent Proverbs) in the Faculty Book Celebrations Workshop on 5 th February 2010, at the Center for Teaching and Learning, St. Lawrence University. African Drumming Workshop, St. Lawrence University At The Students Center, Invited by The African Students Union of St. Lawrence University on 13 th April, 2010 African Drumming Workshop, St. Lawrence University At The Students Center, Invited by The African Students Union of St. Lawrence University on 26 th February, 2010 African Drumming Workshop, St. Lawrence University First Year Dance Class, Invited By Prof. Larry Boyette on 3 rd February 2010 African Dancing Styles, Drumming and Culture, St. Lawrence University African Dance and Society Class, Invited By Prof. Zachary Dorsey on 26 th March 2009 African Youth and Politics, St. Lawrence University Global Studies Class, Invited By Prof. Madeleine Wong on 23 rd March 2009 Rites of Passage in Swahili Culture: Wedding, At The Black History Month Events Organised By SUNY Potsdam University on 23 rd February 2009 At The Fireside Lounge, SUNY Potsdam. African Drumming Styles and Dances, St. Lawrence University First Year Dance Class, Invited By Prof. Larry Boyette on 11 th February 2009 History of Swahili Language and Culture, State University of New York (SUNY) Potsdam, History Department Students Doing Introduction to African Studies, Invited By Dr. Libbie Freed on 20 th November 2008 KENYAN HIGH SCHOOLS INVITED TALKS The Benefits Of Kiswahili As A Subject And A Language At Juja Preparatory School, Juja, Kenya On 20 th June Isimu Jamii Na Uchambuzi Wa Hadithi Fupi, Riwaya Na Tamthilia At Coast Girls Secondary School, Mombasa, Kenya On 13 th June

8 Isimu Jamii Na Uchambuzi Wa Hadithi Fupi, Riwaya Na Tamthilia At Timbila Secondary School s Kiswahili Day On 30 th September 2007 At Taveta, Kenya The Benefits Of Kiswahili As A Subject And A Language At St. Joseph High School, Githunguri, Kenya On 15 th September Isimu Jamii Na Uchambuzi Wa Hadithi Fupi, Riwaya Na Tamthilia At Eldoro Girls High School s Kiswahili Day On 16 th June 2007 At Taveta, Kenya The Benefits Of Learning Kiswahili And Uchambuzi Wa Hadith Fupi At Mustard Seed Schools Kiswahili Day On 26 th May 2007 At Nakuru, Kenya The Benefits Of Learning Kiswahili And Uchambuzi Wa Hadith Fupi At Robbins High School Kiswahili Day On 23 rd March 2007 At Kayole, Nairobi, Kenya The Benefits Of Learning Kiswahili Poetry In Secondary Schools During The Starehe School Kiswahili Day On 11 th March 2007 At Starehe School, Nairobi, Kenya Fasihi Simulizi na Vipengele Vyake A talk that I gave as a Facilitator In The National Workshop On Revised English And Kiswahili K.C.S.E Exams And Syllabus Held At The Goan Institute On 12 th 15 th Sept Organized By Visions Theatre Artists Uchambuzi wa Tamthilia: Kitumbua Kimeingia Mchanga A Talk I gave As a Facilitator In The University National Set Book Festival From 6 th February To 12 th February 2005 In Kenyatta University SERVICES Member of The Kenyatta University Disability Day Committee 2011 to Date March 2010, Translated Handbook for Employees of St. Lawrence University, Kenya Semester Program from English into Swahili. March 2010, Translated Mtamba Village Swahili Minutes into English for Mark Purdon, A PhD Candidate of the University of Toronto, Canada. Spring 2009 todate: Advising one student 2009: Manuscript Reviewer: I reviewed the Swahili Poetry Anthology Book: Waja Leo edited by Ken Walibora to be published by Oxford University Press, Nairobi, Kenya Manuscript Reviewer: reviewed articles for the "Stylistics In Contemporary African Literature And Orature: Emerging Theoretical And Practical Perspectives (Wvt: Trier, 2010) Edited By JKS Makokha, Obiero Ogone & Ochieng Orwenjo. 8

9 Presented Kongoni Wataalamu & Kaditama Kongamano Poems At The Regional Conference On Islam In Eastern Africa Held On 2 nd 3 rd August 2006 Organized By The Department Of Philosophy And Religious Studies Studies Kenyatta University Composed And Presented A Poem Kongoni Ndugu Mkapa During A Kenyatta University Special Graduation In Honour Of His Excellency Hon. Benjamin William Mkapa, The President Of The United Republic Of Tanzania On Composed And Presented A Poem Nakuhongera Mugenda During Professor Olive Mugenda s Inauguration As The Vice Chancellor Of Kenyatta University On Composed And Presented Anti Aids Poems On Various Kenyatta University Functions In The Fight Against The Hiv/Aids Pandemic. Composed And Presented Various Kiswahili Poems In Kenyatta University Cultural Week And Graduation Functions Annually Chairman, Kenyatta University Pwani Staff Welfare Assiciation ( ) Chairman, Hurara Youth Society of Garsen Town ( ) Band Leader, Kenyatta University Band ( ) Member, Cultural Week Committee of Kenyatta University ( ) Choreographer, Kenyatta University Dancing Troupes and Performers ( ) Adjudicated Kiswahili Verse Speaking During 2006 Kenya Music Festival In Nyanza Province From 26 th June To 2 nd July Translated a PhD proposal from English to Swahili in June 2008 (The Attidudes of Aids patient Towards ART In Nyanza Province) J.P. Ouma of Kenyatta University I Have Worked As A Consultant With Macmillan Kenya Publishers Limited Whereby I Reviewed A Manuscript Kitangulizi Cha Isimujamii From To Translated a Human Resource Policy Document (English to Swahili) from an International Company (Name withheld because of privacy policy) in May 2007 Translated a Neurology Magazine from English to Swahili in March 2007 Worked As A Volunteer Interpreter (English< >Kiswahili) During The World Social Forum 2007 In Nairobi From January 20 th 25 th 9

10 I Have Worked As A Consultant With Longhorn Publishers Limited Whereby I Collected 1000 New Kiswahili Words For The Kamusi Kamili Ya Kiswahili Project From To Translated a Moi University PhD proposal from English to Swahili in August 2005 (The Role of Swahili Short Stories in portraying the African Woman). Composed And Presented Kiswahili Poems In KTN Television Mandhari Ya Wiki Program Presented Kiswahili Poems At National Days Like Jamhuri Day, Kenyatta Day And Others AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS The Swahili Teaching Fellowship Award, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton 13617, NY, New York, USA ( ). For Teaching Swahili at St. Lawrence while Writing my PhD Dissertation. Kenyatta University PhD Training Scholarship ( ) The Kenyatta University Recognition Award for My Outstanding Contribution Towards the University s Attainment of FIRST POSITION In Performance Contracting (State Corporations) 2006/2007 Cycle on 21 st May The Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor s Extra Mile Award For My Role And Extra Time Spent In Composing And Reciting Poems That Are Relevant To Various University Functions Thus Enhancing The University Image On 20 December, 2007 By The Vice chancellor Of Kenyatta University Prof. Olive Mugenda The Second Best Poet Award In East African Universities In A Poetry Competition Held By The Institute Of Kiswahili Research, University Of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania In July The Second Best Poet Award In Kenyan Universities In A Poetry Competition Held By The Institute Of Kiswahili Research, University Of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania In July PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Member, ALTA (African Languages Teachers Association) Member, ALA (African Literature Association) Member, ASA (African Studies Association) Member, CHAKAMA Chama Cha Kiswahili Cha Afrika Mashariki Member, CHAKITA Chama Cha Kiswahili Cha Taifa Coordinator, BAWAKI Baraza La Wataalamu Wa Kiswahili ( ) 10

11 Chairman, Mwenge wa Lugha ya Kiswahili ( ) HOBBIES: Reading, Swimming, Soccer, Poetry, Comedy, Acting and Singing. REFEREES: Prof. Agnes Gathumbi Chairperson, Department of COMM TECH Kenyatta University P.O. Box Nairobi, Kenya Mobile: Roy Caldwel, Ph.D. Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures St. Lawrence University Canton, New York Tel: Fax: Dr. R.M Wafula Senior Lecturer, Kiswahili Department Kenyatta University P.O. Box Nairobi, Kenya Dr. Matthew Carotenuto Coordinator, African Studies Program History Department, Piskor Hall, St. Lawrence University Canton, New York Tel: