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Department of Arts and Social Sciences

ASOS Department - Understanding Society, Transforming Communities

Our Vision

Empowered individuals and communities through arts, humanities and social sciences for positive social transformation.

Our Mission

To provide inclusive, interdisciplinary education, training and research in the arts, humanities and social sciences that equips individuals with the knowledge, skills and creativity for social transformation.

About the Department

The department of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) in the School of Business Economics and Social Sciences, offers courses that are tailored to respond to contemporary realities and the transformation of society. Our curriculum is designed to deepen understanding of our contemporary world by encouraging an inquiry into the persistent legacies of the past that shape our present and evolving futures.

The department aims at producing individuals who are capable of reflecting on cross-cutting social, cultural and political issues, understand complex societal dynamics and initiate transformative dialogue about the human condition. As such, A&SS offers students a cutting-edge opportunity to study how individuals and groups interact, social formations, societal transformation, the development of societal norms and values, and an inquiry into and engagement in policy making. Learners attain tools to navigate complex issues, promote social cohesion, envision and action a better future.

Department Staff

Dr. Pharis Murangai

Chairman of Department

Area of Specialisation: Religious Studies
Research Interest: Religion, Peace and Conflict Resolution

Dr. Mary Mutiso

Senior Lecturer

Area of Specialisation: Geography
Research Interest: Geography Education

Dr. Felix Mutunga

Senior Lecturer

Area of Specialisation: Literature
Research Interest: Literary Studies

Dr. Sophie Okwena

Senior Lecturer

Area of Specialisation: Kiswahili
Research Interest: Fasihi (Literature)

Dr. Joseph Maina

Senior Lecturer

Area of Specialisation: Linguistics
Research Interest: Syntax, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Morphology

Social Dynamics

Study how individuals and groups interact and shape society

Social Cohesion

Promote understanding and unity in diverse communities

Policy Engagement

Inquiry into and engagement in policy making

Critical Thinking

Develop tools to navigate complex societal issues

Get in Touch

cod-ass@ttu.ac.ke

For inquiries about programmes and admissions

Our Collaborators & Partners

Proud to collaborate with leading institutions and organizations worldwide

DAAD

German Academic Exchange Service

NML - CSIR India

National Metallurgical Laboratory

WFURS

World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability

Technical University of Mombasa

Kenya

HTW Dresden

University of Applied Sciences, Germany

GIA

Gemological Institute of America

TU Clausthal

Clausthal University of Technology, Germany

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

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