The module intends to enable students to know the theories and principles governing academic research design and writing so that they eventually apply them to their own research projects.
The module covers the following four components:
Component 1: Research approaches and designs taught by Prof Anne Marie Kagwesage
Component 2 : Literature Review by Dr Mildred Nyamayedenga
Component 2 : Sampling and data collection methods taught by Prof Telesphore Ngarambe
Component 3: Data analysis and interpretation/discussion taught by Dr Faustin Mutwarasibo.
Component 4: Research writing and referencing taught by Mr Jean Baptiste Nzanana
This is a 20-credit module of 200 contact hours (CH) done in Year 3. It is a continuation of the module PPT 1A done in Year 2. It deals with reading, translating and critiquing texts of general nature, i.e. gender equality, women empowerment, education, politics, speeches, conference reports, etc. It is divided into 4 separate components/language combinations that include: (1) Kinyarwanda/English - English/Kinyarwanda (2) Kinyarwanda/French - French/Kinyarwanda, (3) French/English - English/French (4) English/Kiswahili - Kiswahili/English.
This is a 20 credits module. As a prerequisite, you should have taken Aspects of Linguistics I.
This is a 20-credit module taught in Year III. It is divided into two separate components:
- Introduction to Interpreting
- Note-taking Techniques for Interpreters
At the end of the course, students should be able:
- To distinguish, classify and practice the various modes of interpreting (simultaneous, consecutive, whispering, etc.) from-into English/French/Kinyarwanda/Kiswahili;
- To produce an interpretation of texts of 5 to 10 minutes with the help of shorthand notes;
- To identify the various types of problems and challenges faced by interpreters;
- To enable students to manipulate and use modern interpreting equipment.