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Ms Winnie Mbatha

Ms Winnie Mbatha

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

  • School of Communication

About

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… Read full biography Show less

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

  1. In progress

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

  2. 2010

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

  3. 2001

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

  4. Date not specified

    Dissertation: The social embeddedness of health literacy

  5. Date not specified

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

Research interests

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

Role & contribution

Responsibilities

4 responsibilities

Lecturer & Thesis Coordinator, School of Communication

  1. Teaching & research
  2. Masters thesis supervision & examination
  3. Coordination, thesis writing process
  4. Student mentorship

Teaching

Courses taught

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

Publications

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