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