Moureen Nanteza
@moureennanteza
Assistant Lecturer and Luganda linguist specializing in morpho-syntax and language technology.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am an Assistant Lecturer at Makerere University specializing in Luganda morphosyntax, language technology, NLP, teaching, and practical translation and transcription. I have published peer-reviewed articles on Luganda, presented at international venues, and supervised undergraduate research while teaching and examining students.
My background includes PhD (Linguistics), MA (African Languages), and BA (Education) degrees from Makerere University, experience as a head teacher and language tutor/translator/transcriber; and active involvement in applied sociolinguistic research and conferences. I bring strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills, with a demonstrated record of scholarly publication and community-focused language work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Lecturer
Makerere University
Feb 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Teach, examine and supervise undergraduate research in the Department of African Languages; develop course materials and contribute to academic scholarship in Luganda morpho-syntax and language technology.
Luganda Tutor/Translator
Dema Language Solutions
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 2 months)
Provide Luganda tutoring, translation and transcription services for clients, producing accurate translations and language learning materials for varied audiences.
Luganda Tutor
Duke Global Health Institute
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 (6 months)
Delivered online Luganda classes for Duke Global Health Institute learners, developing lesson plans and instructional materials for remote language instruction.
Head Teacher
Achiever's Junior Academy
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)
Led school operations, provided educational leadership and staff appraisals, monitored curriculum delivery and supervised teachers to improve school performance.
Teacher
St. Henry's Girls School
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Taught Luganda and Christian Religious Education, prepared lessons and assessments, and supported student learning and academic development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Makerere University
Doctor of Philosophy, African Languages
2021 -
Activities and societies: Teaching and supervising undergraduate research; conference presentations and publications on Luganda.
PhD candidate in African Languages at Makerere University focusing on Luganda morpho-syntax and language technology.
Makerere University
Master of Arts, African Languages
2016 - 2018
Activities and societies: Thesis research and publication; conference presentations.
Master of Arts in African Languages with a thesis on locative enclitics in Luganda.
Makerere University
Bachelor of Arts (Education), Education / African Languages
2012 - 2015
Activities and societies: Teaching practice; school-based instruction in Luganda and CRE.
Bachelor of Arts (Education) covering Luganda and Christian Religious Education with teaching practice experience.
Makerere University School of Law and Governance
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Secondary Education
2010 - 2011
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) secondary completion.
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