PERSONAL PROFILE NAME : Joseph Nyeita Maitaria POSITION : Assistant Lecturer QUALIFICATION : B.Ed, M.A., Ph.D () AREA OF SPECIALISATION : Sociolinguistics : Oral Literature : Poetry : African Studies MAJOR RESEARCH DONE : Methali kama chombo cha Mawasiliano: Mtazamo wa Isimu Jamii. (Proverbs as tool of Communication: A sociolinguistics Study. M.A.) : Uanishaji wa Ushairi wa Kiswahili: Dhima ya Methali (Analysing Poetry: The Use of Proverbs. Ph.D). ONGOING RESEARCH : Use and meaning of proverbs in Swahili Poetry. : Metaphorical usage in Swahili Peotry. : Culture Perspective in Genres of Oral Literature. PRESENT ADDRESS : Department of Kiswahili and African languages Tel: +254-8710901/8711622 ext. 57346 (Office) Nairobi Kenya E-mail: nyehitam@yahoo.com FORMAL EDUCATION YEAR SCHOOL/INSTITUTION CERTIFICATE 2009-2012 Ph.D (Kiswahili) 1989-1992 M.A. (Kiswahili) 1986-1989 B.Ed (Hons) 1983-1984 Kakamega High School K.A.C.E 1980-1982 Dr. Aggrey High School K.C.E. 1978-1979 Dr. Aggrey High School K.J.S.E 1971-1977 Kadika Primary School C.P.E.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE YEAR SCHOOL/INSTITUTION SUBJECT 1989-present Kiswahili 1989 (May-Sept.) Alliance High School Kiswahili/C.R.E 1986 (Jan-Sept.) Kericho Tea Sec. School Kiswahili/C.R.E 1985 Dr. Aggrey High School Kiswahili/C.R.E UNIVERSITY TEACHING TEACHING TUTORIALS AND MARKING EXAMS UNDERGRADUATE FAU 100: Cultural Studies AKS 100: Introduction to the Study of Language AKS 101: Language Skills in Kiswahili I AKS 200: Phonetics and Phonology AKS 201: Introduction to the Study of Literature AKS 202: Language Skills in Kiswahili II AKS 203: Introduction to the Theory & Practice of Translation AKS 300: Morphology and Syntax AKS 301: Kiswahili Structure AKS 302: Theories of Literary Criticism AKS 303: Contemporary Kiswahili Novel and Play AKS 306: Creative Writing in Kiswahili AKS 400: Sociolinguistics AKS 402: Swahili Poetry AKS 403: Oral Literature in Kiswahili AKS 406: Language, Culture and Ethnography POSTGRADUATE AKS 502: History and Development of Kiswahili AKS 601: Contemporary Kiswahili Literature AKS 609: Comparative Literature AKS 603: Oral Literature in Kiswahili SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS 2010 Gichuku, Margaret Reg. No. C50/12123/09 Title: Usawiri wa maudhui ya Ndoa katika Ushairi wa Euphrase Kezilahabi na Kithaka wa Mberia (Graduated). 2011 Musyoka, Esther, E. Reg. No. C50/CE/10341/08 Title: Usawiri wa Nyimbo za Mazishi katika jamii ya Wakamba kama Chombo cha Kubainishia Mielekeo ya Jamii. 2011 Kalung e, Joseph K. Reg. No. C50/CE/11468/07 2012 Webukha, E. Walter Reg. No. C50/CE/14363/09 2012 Otieno Rachel Apondi Reg. No. C50/CE/14356/09 2012 Michomi John Omwoyo Reg. No. C50/CE/12186/09 Title: Maneno Mwiko kaitka Jamii ya Abagusii. 2012 Johana Ndichu Reg. No. C50/CE/21371/10
2012 Evaline Sigira Reg. No. C50/CE/22120/10 2012 Karani John Ojuma Reg. No. C50/CE/20924/10 Title: Mielekeo hasi dhidi ya Mashairi ya Kimapokeo. 2012 Simiyu Benson Sululu Reg. NO. C50/22701/11 Title: Vitendawili katika Jamii ya Wabukusu: Fasiri za Maudhui. 2012 Mulili V. Wayua Reg. No. C50/Ce/11026/06 2012 Mue E. Kasau Reg. No. C50/24183/11 Title: Maudhui katika Nyimbo za Injili za Rose Muhando. RELATED EXPERIENCE 1992 Present Teaching Practice supervisor, (Migori, Kisii, HomaBay, Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Bungoma). CONFERENCE AND SEMINARS ATTENDED 1992 Present: Kiswahili Departmental Seminars. 1992 Present: Teaching Practice Workshop. 1993: K.N.E.C Kiswahili Examiners Workshop. 1993: K.N.E.C. Kiswahili Panel/Moderators Workshop. 1996 Present: K.I.E. National Kiswahili Panels. 1997: K.N.E.C Item Development Seminar Kenya Polytechnic. 1998: International Kiswahili Conference (K.U). 1999: CHAKITA Workshop (Nairobi University) 1999: CHAKAMA Workshop (University of Dar es Salaam) 2001: Scandinavian Linguistic Seminar University of Tromso. 2008: E-Leaning Material Development (K.U) 2010 Present : Non-Ph.D Lecturers Seminars. 2011: Student Mentoring. 2011: BAWAKI Workshop Catholic University of Eastern Africa. 2012: CHAKIKE Workshop, Kenyatta ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD TO DATE 1981: Chairman, Kiswahili and Debating Club (Dr. Aggrey High School). 1983 1984: Chairman, Kiswahili and Debating Club (Kakamega High School). 1987: Secretary, Kiswahili Club 1988: Secretary, Kuria University Students Association. 1989: Chairman C.R.E. Dept. Alliance High School. 1990 Present: KNEC Examienr Kiswahili Paper 102/2 Ref. No. 102/142. 1992 Present: Kiswahili Panelist and Board Member KCSE, Kenya National examination Council. 1997: Secretary, Kiswahili Welfare Committee Kenyatta 1997: Assistant, Examination Co-ordinator Kiswahili Dept. Kenyatta 1998: Time-Tabling Co-ordinator, Kiswahili Dept. Kenyatta 2002 - Present: Third Year (Kiswahili) Student Advisor, Kenyatta 2008: Co-ordinator, Students Field Trips, Kiswahili Department, Kenyatta
2008: E-Learning Co-ordinator, Kiswahili Depart. Kenyatta 2009: Member, Curriculum Committee, Kiswahili Dept. Kenyatta 2009: Member, Workload Committee, Kiswahili Dept. Kenyatta 2012: Member, Post Graduate Committee, Kiswahili Dept. Kenyatta CONSULTANCIES 1996: K.I.E. Radio Broadcasts and Script Writer (Shamba la Wanyama). 1997: K.I.E. Radio Broadcasts and Script Writer (Siku Njema) 1998: K.B.C. Programme Presenter (Bahari ya Lugha) 1994: Adjudicator, Ministry of Education, Music and Drama Festivals (various levels) 2002: Facilitator, Nairobi Province Kiswahili Workshop. 2003: Facilitator, Kuria District Kiswahili Workshop. 2004: Facilitator, Murang a District Kiswahili Workshop. APPOINTMENTS 1986-1989: T.S.C. Graduate Teacher (Ref. No. TSC No. 291427), Alliance High School. 1989 Oct.: Graduate Assistant, Kiswahili Department, Kenyatta 1992 Present: Assistant Lecturer, Kiswahili Department, Kenyatta 1998: Examination Co-ordinator, Kiswahili Department, Kenyatta 2011: Student Mentor, Kenyatta 2011: Acting Chairman, Kiswahili Dept. Ref: 5899/Vol. II/(2). PUBLICATIONS 2006: DEM 306 Kiswahili Instructional Methods, Teacher Mentoring. Kenyatta 2012: Mwongozo wa Damu Nyeusi (Walibora, K. ), Nairobi: Longhorn Kenya Ltd. 2012: Ushairi unaotumia Methali kama mlezi wa Utamaduni katika Jamii. An Article submitted for Publication to Journal of Swahili Studies Vol. 1, 2011: Bi-Annual (Forthcoming). PAPERS PRESENTED 1992: Dhana ya Diglosia katika Kiswahili, Seminar paper, Kiswahili Department, Kenyatta 1993: Lugha katika Muktadha KAL/3A/93, Seminar Paper, Kiswahili Department, Kenyatta 1994: Lugha na Hadhi katika Jamii, KAL/3B/93. A Seminar Paper presented at the Kiswahili Department, Kenyatta 1994: Use and Meaning of Proverbs in Selected Swahili Poetry. A Seminar Paper Presented at Department of Kiswahili, Kenyatta 1994: Athari ya Mfumo wa Elimu ya 9-4-4 katika Kiwhaili. A Paper presented at an International Workshop; CHAKITA: Kenyatta
2000: Double-Object Construction in Kikuria. A Seminar Paper Presented at Department of Linguistics, University of Tromso. 2001: Reduplication in Kukuria Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives. A Seminar Paper Presented at Department of Linguistics, University of Tromso. 2003: Matumizi ya Methali katika Mashairi ya Akilimali Snow-White. A Seminar Paper Presented at Kiswahili Deparment, Kenyatta 2005: Utahini wa Kiswahili katika KCSE. Paper Presented at CHAKITA Workshop, Kenyatta 2008: Methali kama Kielelezo cha Ujenzi wa Umoja na Utangamano katika Jamii. A Paper Presented at CHAKITA Workshop, RISS-EA Mombasa (7.8.2008). 2011: Fasihi kama chombo cha kuelimishia na kufunzia katiba: Mfano wa Ushairi wa Kiswahili. A Co0authored (With Maina, E.) presented at BAWAKI Workshop, CUEA (28.4.2011). 2011: Taaluma ya Isimujamii katika Mtaala wa Elimu, KCSE. A co-authored paper (with Maina, Esther) Presented at CHAKAMA Workshop, Kenya Railways Institute (13.10.2011). 2011: Methali kama fomula katika Utunzi na Uwasilishaji wa Ushairi wa Kiswahili. A Seminar Paper Presented at Kiswahili Department, (28.9.2011). 2011: Ushairi wa Kiswahili katika Njia Panda: Kutumia au Kutotumia Methali. A Seminar paper presented at Kiswahili Department, Kenyatta RESEARCH IN PROGRESS Tahakiki ya Ushairi wa Kiswahili: Dhima ya Methali (Manuscript for Publication). Uainishaji wa Ushairi wa Kiswahili (Co-authored). Tahakiki ya Hadithi Fupi na Riwaya za Kiswahili (Co-authored). REFEREES 1. Prof. Clara Momanyi Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Catholic University of East Africa P.O. Box NAIROBI KENYA 2. Dr. Richard Makhanu Wafula Department of Kiswahili and African Languages NAIROBI KENYA 3. Dr. Edwin Wanyonyi Masinde Department of Kiswahili and African Languages NAIROBI - KENYA