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Department of Languages and Literary Studies (LLS)

The Department of Linguistics and Literary Studies deals exclusively with language-oriented courses. To accomplish this purpose, the department has the following programs: One, three non-degree programs which are Certificate in French (CF), Certificate Programme in Kiswahili for Foreigners (CPKF), and the English Proficiency Program (EPP). Two, Undergraduate programmes namely: Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Linguistics (BAELL), Bachelor of Arts in Literature (BALIT), and Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Creative Studies (BAKISW). Three, the department also offers masters programmes which are: Master of Arts in Kiswahili (MAKISW) by Coursework offered in three modes; Distance, Evening, and Executive. We also offer three master’s programmes by thesis which are Masters of Arts in Literature (MALIT), Master of Arts in Linguistics (MAL) and Masters of Arts in Kiswahili (MAKISW).  Four, we offer Ph.D. by thesis in (Literature, Linguistics and Kiswahili).

Head of Department

Name: Dr. Zelda Elisifa
Mobile: +225 623 134 276
Email: zelda.elisifa@out.ac.tz

Department Informations

NameTitleContacts

Dr. Dunlop Ochieng

Senior Lecturer

Email: Dunlop.ochieng@out.ac.tz

Dr. Frank Julius

Lecturer

Email: frank.julius@out.ac.tz

Dr. Hadija Jilala

Senior Lecturer

Email: hadija.jilala@out.ac.tz

Dr. Salma Hamad

Lecturer

Email: salma.hamad@out.ac.tz

Dr. Nasra Habibu

Lecturer

Email: nasra.habibu@out.ac.tz

Ms. Caroline Mugolozi

Assistant Lecturer

Email: caroline.mugolozi@out.ac.tz

Mr. Emmanuel Oscar Msangi

Assistant Lecturer

Email:emmanuel.msangi@out.ac.tz

Mr. Emmanuel Kisika

Assistant Lecturer

Email:emmanuel.kisika@out.ac.tz

Mr. Mosi Masatu Mlibwa

Assistant Lecturer

Email:mosi.mlibwa@out.ac.tz

Mr. Costantin Njalambaya

Assistant Lecturer

Email:costantin.njalambaya@out.ac.tz

Dr. Zelda Elisifa

Senior Lecturer

Email: zelda.elisifa@out.ac.tz

Mr. Lazaro Senkuku Charles

Assistant Lecturer

Email:lazaro.charles@out.ac.tz

Mr. Yohana Makeja

Assistant Lecturer

Email:yohana.john@out.ac.tz

Mr. Bakari Kombo

Assistant Lecturer

Email:bakari.kombo@out.ac.tz

Ms. Frida Alfred Mbwafu

Assistant Lecturer

Email:frida.mbwafu@out.ac.tz

Ms. Elizabeth  Kyara

Assistant Lecturer

Email:elizabeth.kyara@out.ac.tz

Mr. Yusuph Mhangwa

Assistant Lecturer

Email:yussuf.mhangwa@out.ac.tz

Mr. Faustine D. John

Assistant Lecturer

Email:faustine.john@out.ac.tz

Dr. Mohamed Omary

Lecturer

Email: mohamed.omary@out.ac.tz

Dr. Jacob Leopard

Lecturer

Email: jacob.leopold@out.ac.tz

Ms. Theresia Mbogo

Tutorial Assistant

Email: theresia.mbogo@out.ac.tz

Dr. Ancyfrida Prosper

Lecturer

Email: ancyfrida.prosper@out.ac.tz