Department Introduction
The Department of Linguistics and Languages is one of the oldest and largest departments in the Faculty of Arts having been established in the 1970s. It is located at Main Campus, Education Building, third floor. The main office is room 310. Until recently it was known as the Department of Linguistics and African Languages. The name was changed in 2005 following the restructuring of Departments across the University. The Department has fourty three academic members of staff, three administrative staff and two technical staff. The main focus of research in the Department is the languages of East and Central Africa with a bias on the languages of Kenya shown in the Ethnologue below. Research in Communication is also underscored.
Linguistics Dictionary
Deans Committee, University of Nairobi
A project funded by the Deans Committee of the University of Nairobi to produce a Specialized Dictionary of Linguistics and Literature.
By Prof. J.H. Habwe & Dr. Zaja Omboga
Speeches by Staff
This is a speech given by Prof Habwe as the Chief Guest in Mautuma High School during their End of Year Parents and Teachers Meeting.
Department of Linguistics and Languages Newsletter
The new edition of the Newsletter from the Department of Linguistics and Languages is now available. Click on the link below to view.
Dr. Tom Olali, Prof. Habwe John Hamu
