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Name: Susan Wanjiru Wachira |
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- 2013 - 2020: PhD Applied Linguistics, Beijing Normal University/Kenyatta University
- Jan 2015 – Aug 2015: PhD Fellowship, Department of Chinese Studies, Beijing Normal University
- 2009 - 2012: Master of Arts, Linguistics & Applied Linguistics (Chinese Language),Tianjin Normal University, China
- 2004 - 2008: Bachelor of Arts , University of Nairobi, Kenya
- 2005 - 2007: Diploma in Chinese Language & Culture, University of Nairobi, Kenya
- 1999 - 2002: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Nyeri Baptist High School
- 1992 - 1998: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Plainsview Primary School
Achievements
- Consulting as Interpreter for the Council of Governors
- Consulting as Translator for Kenya Investment Authority
- Consulting as Interpreter for the Supreme Court of Kenya
- Consulting as Interpreter for Kenya Chamber of Commerce
- Publication of 2 academic books for Chinese language used at the Primary School level
- Publication of academic modules for the Digital School Kenyatta University
- Appointed to Various committees for curriculum develoment
- Appointed to Coordinate Examinations at Confucius Institute
- Development of occupational standards for technical and vocational training authority (TVETA)
Publications
Referred Journals
- Wachira, S.N. (2020). PhD Thesis.
- Wachira, S.N. (n.d). Vocabulary Learning Projects employed by Kenyan Learners of Chinese as a Foreign Language in Kenyan Universities.
- Wachira, S.N. (n.d). Construction of Confucius Institute Classrooms in Kenya
- Wachira, S.N. (n.d). Management of Confucius Institute – A Case Study of Kenyatta University Confucius Institute
- Wachira, S.N. (2020). Online Language Teaching in the wake of COVID 19 Pandemic
- Wachira, S.N. (n.d). Vocabulary Learning Strategies employed by Kenyan Learners of Chinese
Books and Books Chapters
Books
- Wachira, S. W. (n.d). Learners Book for Chinese Language, Grade 4. KICD
- Wachira, S. W. (n.d). Learners Book for Chinese Language, Grade 6. KICD
- Wachira, S. W. (2020). Breaking the Curse of Eve Book. (Single Author)
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
- November 2019 International Federation of Purchasing and Supplies Management (IPFSM) World Summit 2019, Kenya Institute of Supplies Management, Pride Inn Paradise Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya
- October 2019, Hong Kong Development Council, Nairobi Conference, County Government of Mombasa, White Sand Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya
- September 2019, Conference on Chinese Investors in Special Processing Zones, Kenya Export Processing Zone EPZ Offices, Athi River, Kenya
- September 2019 , Joint Conference on the China Road and Belt Initiative in shaping the Big 4 Agenda, Kenya Chamber of Commerce & Ministry of Devolution, Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel, Nairobi
- August 2019, Conference on Joint Investment between China and Djibouti, Djibouti Chamber of Commerce, Djibouti Palace, Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel, Nairobi
- November 2018, The Role of Chinese Investors in Kenya Conference, Kenya Chamber of Commerce, Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi
- June 2017 , The Council of Governors Conference, Council of Governors, The Great Rift Valley Lodge
- April 2016, Conference on Arbitration between the Kenyan and Chinese Government, The Supreme Court of Kenya, Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi
- August 2015, Confucius Institute 75th Anniversary Celebration, Quzhou Zhejiang China Confucius Institute Headquarters, China
- August 2012, Collaboration between Kenyan and Chinese NGOs ,Kenya-China NGOs, Crown Plaza
- September 2011 Translation for Chinese Investors, Kenya Investment Authority Ahero Irrigation Scheme, Nyando Constituency