HoD, Department of Language & Performing Arts
HoD, Department of Language & Performing Arts
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Name: | Dr. Regina Muthoni Gachari |
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Mobile: | +254 709 972 000 |
E-mail: | rgachari@daystar.ac.ke |
Website: | None |
Updated: | 27 Nov, 2024 |
15 Dec 2021
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I have taught Language and Literature in three secondary schools in Kenya where I also served as head of English, Patron of Young Christian Students and House Mistress. I was also a tutor of English in In-Service courses organized by the British Council for teachers of English in Kitui District (1987-1990).
At Daystar university I have taught Language and Literature courses to undergraduate students. I have also taught research writing at Masters Level, Doctoral colloquium to PhD students and also supervised masters’ students.
Administratively, I have also served as Head of Humanities department. During my tenure, I offered leadership in the development of curriculum programmes such as Revision of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed Arts), development of B.Ed . in Early Childhood Education, BA in KISWAHILI, BA in French, BA in Technical and Professional Communication (TPC), BA in Geography and BA in History. All the above programmes were approved by Commission for Higher Education (CHE)
During various times, I have also acted as the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Director, Research, Publications and Consultancy.
In partnership with lecturers in my department and other universities, I run workshops on Academic Writing.
I am a full member of Kenya Oral Literature Association (KOLA)
I am a member of Daystar University Ethics and Review Board, a Reviewer of African Journal of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University and the forthcoming Journal of Communication, Daystar University. I have also served in the Editorial board of Output, A Biannual Publication of Daystar University.
From 2006 to date I have been a leader of Small Christian Group for bible study in the university.
At the community level, I serve as an elder at PCEA Sukari Parish where I have been the patron of Teens, Youth and women’s ministries. I have also served as the Session Clerk (the chief executive of the church). Currently I am the patron, Audit committee, Missions & Evangelism and Widows and Widowers ministries.
I am also involved in a number of women’s organizations.
Undergraduate courses
Advanced writing, Advanced reading, Appreciation of literature, Modern African poetry, African Literature, Stylistics, Major trends in World literature, Shakespeare
Postgraduate
Doctoral colloquium
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Conference paper
Jane Kinuthia, Regina Gachari & Brenda Wambua “Language and Power Relations in Selected Marriage Ceremonies’ Songs among the Agikuyu and Akamba Communities” to be presented at the International Mother Language Day (IMLD) Conference 2020: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya 19th – 21st February 2020