Chrispus Mwakazi Mwakundia

FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Lecturer in French as a Foreign Language

WORK EXPERIENCE

• February 2023: Development of a French language module for the ODEL Department, Chuka University (BTHM 107: Introduction to UN Languages: French Structure). Formally adopted for teaching/training.
• Development of French language curricular: B.Ed. (Arts) in French (adopted), Bachelor of Arts in French and Sociology (adopted); Literacy Course in French language (Formally adopted for teaching/training).
• 11th December-16th December 2021, French language Trainer of Trainers (ToT), Alliance Française of Dar es Salaam. Areas of expertise: “Lesson plan development” and “Concepts and principles of French language teaching”.
• To date: Assistant Lecturer in French, Chuka University
• 28th-2nd July 2021: Translator, Cancer message translation workshop, Partnership between Chuka University and the National Cancer Institute, Technisch-Machakos University College, Machakos.
• 15th-19th February 2021: Translator, Cancer message translation workshop, Partnership between Chuka University and the National Cancer Institute, White Rhino Hotel, Nyeri.
• September 2020 to date: Part-time lecturer of French, Tharaka University College
• May-June 2019: Part-time French teacher, Pan-African University, Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology, and Innovation (JKUAT, Kenya).
• May 2017- December 2017: Part-time Lecturer in French, the Co-operative University (Diploma in catering and Tourism Management); Kenyatta University (bachelor’s in hospitality management); Technical University of Kenya (Bachelor in Hotel and Tourism management, bachelor’s in international relations) programs.
• May 2017 to date: French teacher, Alliance Française of Nairobi.
• May 2017 to August 2017: Part-time Lecturer in French, the Co-operative University of Kenya (Karen Campus) for Diploma programs in Tourism and Catering Management and Ticketing.
• December 2015 to June 2016: Volunteer Facilitator, Observatoire des Discriminations et des Territoires Interculturels (Discrimination Monitoring Centre and Intercultural Space) (O.D.T.I), Grenoble, France.
• December 8-10, 2014: Conference Interpreter (French to English)
  • Program: Inland Water Resources Management Programme (IGAD)
  • Title: 1st IGAD WATER DIALOGUE FORUM
  • Theme: WATER FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION
  • Venue: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
• September 2012 to May 2015: Part-time Lecturer of French, Technical University of Mombasa.
• Courses taught: French (Diploma & Degree level courses)
• June to September 2012: With the help of the Chair of department, designed and developed the French language course for the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management of Technical University of Mombasa.
• August 2012 to February 2013: Part-time French/Swahili teacher Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa (International Baccalaureate System).
• Concentrations: Professional development teacher education workshops, providing academic support for French for differentiated instruction purposes.
• September 2008 to October 2010: Fulltime Tutorial Fellow of French, Maseno University.
• Courses taught: Basic problems of Translation, Translation (part I and II), French Structure (part I and II), and Introduction to French Phonetics.
• September 2006 to May 2008: Part-time lecturer of French, Moi University, Eldoret.
• Courses taught: French for Beginners (level I and II), Oral expression (part I and II), Culture and Civilization of the French speaking world, History of French language.
• Participated in the curriculum review of the French Bachelor of (Arts) Degree and short courses of Moi University, 2007.
• September 2004 to September 2005: Teacher of Kiswahili at Mwakitawa Secondary School (Taita/Taveta County)
• Concentrations: Teacher of Kiswahili, Class-teacher.
• September to December 2003: Student teacher, Maseno National School.
• Concentrations: Class foster parent and French club patron.

EDUCATION
Ph.D.: Ongoing
Master of French as a Foreign Language
B.Ed (Arts) French
French Language Diploma (C2) French