Language as the core issue in linguistics traverses virtually all disciplines. The Department of Linguistics offers a range of courses founded on the core sub-branches of Linguistics notably Syntax, Morphology, Phonology, Semantics, Sociolinguistics and Discourse Analysis and their interfaces. These courses equip our students with the relevant skills necessary for various industries such as translation, media, public relations, academia, curriculum development, teaching, communication and research. This is consistent with Maseno University’s core values touching on Relevance, Excellence, Quality and Integrity, where our programmes are designed to first to accommodate current trends in linguistic inquiry and industry. Second, to strive towards achieving academic excellence in teaching and research. Third, to improve the quality of teaching through regular programme reviews and fourth to uphold integrity demanded in academia especially in the areas of teaching, research and outreach.

VISION

To excel in teaching, research and outreach in Language and Linguistics

MISSION

To develop academic excellence in Language and Linguistics and train learners who can contribute effectively to intellectual, academic and social developments in the university, the national and the globe on matters theoretical and applied linguistics.

Core Values

Relevance

The Department is committed to ensuring relevance in its programs and activities

Excellence

Excellence shall be targeted in teaching, research and outreach

Quality

The Department will maintain high quality in its  teaching and research programmes.

Integrity

The Department  shall ensure integrity in all their undertaking

Quality Objectives

1. To provide quality service through teaching, research and outreach.

2. To nurture individuals who can contribute effectively to social, intellectual and academic development in the community by endeavoring to ensure that teaching faculty publish at least 2 research papers in refereed journals or three chapters in books per year.

3. To be a centre of excellence in training of versatile linguistic scholars of literary studies by graduating at least 2 Doctoral and 3 Masters graduates per year