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Bachelor of Arts (French) with IT/Bachelor of Education (French with IT)

The French language is increasingly gaining ground in Kenya and the East African region at large, partly due to the fact that some member countries of the East African Federation are Francophone countries. France and other Francophone countries in Africa and beyond are increasingly becoming important partners to Kenya in the areas of business, diplomacy, research, academics and communication. Hence it is necessary to train and produce French-literate intellectuals who can participate meaningfully in these areas and thus contribute to Kenya’s socio-economic development. The Bachelor of Arts (French) with IT programme seeks to train individuals who are well-grounded in French language, linguistics and literature. On completion of their four-year training, graduates can pursue careers in translation/interpretation, diplomatic service, academia, journalism and the hospitality industry among others. The Bachelor of Arts (French) with IT programme has been aligned with the job market requirements. It is also important to note that the programme aspires to train individuals who can be job creators. The Bachelor of Education (French with IT) programme aims to train teachers of French in high school.

 

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE 

AFR 101

French Structures

AFR 103

Written Comprehension and Expression in French

AFR 105

French Language in the World 

AFR 107

Conjugation in French

AFR 109

Oral Comprehension and Expression in French

AFR 111

Basic IT Concepts in French 

UCI 101

Foundations of Information Technology

UCI 103 

Word Processing and Design of Presentations

 

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO

AFR 102 

Enhanced Written Comprehension and Expression in French

AFR 104

French Verbs 

AFR 106

Introduction to Translation Skills

AFR 108

Enhanced Oral Comprehension and Expression in French 

AFR 11O

Enhanced French Structures

AFR 112

Introduction to French for Specific Purposes

UCI 102

Computer Communication Systems

UCI 104

Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheets

PHT 112 

HIV and AIDS Determinants, Prevention And Management

 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE 

AFR 201

Complex French Verbs

AFR 203

Complex French Structures

AFR 205

Art of Writing in French

AFR 207

Communication Skills in French

AFR 209

Introduction to Translation and Interpretation

AFR 211

Contrastive Study of French and Other Languages

AFR 213

Pronunciation and Readings

UCI 201

The Internet and World Wide Web

UCI 203

Desktop Publishing Techniques

 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO

AFR 202 

Introduction to General Linguistics in French

AFR 204

Introduction to French Phonetics

AFR 206

Enhanced Art of Writing in French

AFR 208

Historical Study of the French Language

AFR 210

Enhanced Communication Skills in French

AFR 212 

French in the Professional World

AFR 214

Socio-cultural Study of the French-speaking World

UCI 202

Computer-based Information Systems

UCI 204

Relational Database Management Systems

 

YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE

AFR 301

Introduction to African and Caribbean Francophone Literature

AFR 303

Applied Linguistics

AFR 305

Basic French in Business

AFR 307

Translation and Interpretation

AFR 309

Trends in Contemporary French

AFR 311

Introduction to Journalism in French

AFR 313

French Phonology

UCI 301

Management of Information Technology Projects

UCI 303

Multimedia and Graphic Systems and Applications

 

YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO 

AFR 302

Introduction to French Literature

AFR 304 

French Morphology and Syntax

AFR 306

History and Culture of the French-speaking World

AFR 308

French Novels and Philosophical Works from 16th to 19th Centuries

AFR 310

Language and Society

AFR 312

African Novels and Short Stories

AFR 314

African and Caribbean Francophone Literature

AFR 316

Field Attachment

UCI 302

Electronic Commerce

UCI 304

Statistical Data Analysis

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER THREE

 

Industrial Attachment


YEAR FOUR SEMESTER ONE

AFR 401

French Rhetoric 

AFR 403

French Literature 

AFR 405

Advanced French in Business

AFR 407

French Drama

AFR 409

Semantics and Lexicology

AFR 411

African Oral Literature in French

AFR 413

Enhanced Translation and Interpretation

UCI 401

Social and Professional Issues in IT

UCI 403

Information Assurance and Security

 

YEAR FOUR SEMESTER TWO 

AFR 402

French Stylistics 

AFR 404

Creative Writing in French

AFR 406

French Poetry

AFR 408

Literary Criticism of Texts in French 

AFR 410

Research Methods and Projects in French

AFR 412

French in Diplomacy and International Relations

AFR 414

Complexities of Translation and Interpretation

UCI 402

Human-Computer Interaction

UCI 404 

Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs


Admission requirements

i. Applicants must satisfy minimum Maseno University admission requirements.

ii. In addition to the above, applicants must have obtained a grade C+ or above in French at KCSE level or its equivalent.

iii. A relevant diploma from training institutions recognized by Maseno University Senate. Overview of courses per semester Curriculum, how courses are spread throughout the four years