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Winnie Mbatha

Master of Arts (M.A.), Development Communication

Title and Responsibilities

Lecturer & Thesis Coordinator, School of Communication

  • Teaching & research
  • Masters thesis supervision & examination
  • Coordination, thesis writing process
  • Student mentorship

Biography

I have experience in teaching communication research, intercultural communication, interpersonal, public speaking, behaviour change communication and communication for development both as a Faculty and Adjunct Faculty at Daystar University, St. Pauls’ University and Riara University. Currently, I am the Thesis Coordinator and a Lecturer at the

School of Communication, Daystar University. I supervise and examine MA students’ theses as well as coordinate the MA communication students’ thesis writing process.  I have a wealth of experience in administration and coordination of various programs in the University. I was awarded the students’ Star of Excellence Award, Best Lecturer, Daystar University in 2012, 2015 & 2018. I am currently in the process of writing my dissertation and working on research publications. I am a member of the International Communication Association (ICA) and International Health Literacy Association (IHLA).  

Academic Qualifications

PhD Candidate, Development Communication, Daystar University, Ongoing (Dissertation stage)

Dissertation: The social embeddedness of health literacy

Master of Arts (M.A.), Development Communication, Daystar University, 2010.

Thesis: Influence of Selected Communication Strategies on Perceptions of Sexual Health Risks: The Case of Adolescents in Schools within Mlolongo Settlement, Kenya.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Community Development, (Minor in Business Administration and Management) Daystar University, 2001.

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Research Interests

Health literacy, health communication, interpersonal communication, qualitative research, participatory research methods, health communication in organizations

Teaches

  • Communication Research Design & Strategy Ø Public Speaking
  • Interpersonal & Small Group Communication
  • Communication Principles and Culture
  • Strategies of Communication

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