It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I extend a warm welcome to all of you as the Head of the Department of Nigerian Languages and Linguistics.
Our department is dedicated to the study and preservation of the rich linguistic heritage of Nigeria. Here, we delve into the diverse languages spoken across our nation, exploring their structures, histories, and cultural significance.
As you embark on your academic journey with us, you will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating nuances of Nigerian languages, as well as the broader field of linguistics. Our faculty members are passionate about their areas of expertise and are committed to providing you with a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
Through our programs, you will gain valuable insights into the importance of language in shaping identity, communication, and social interactions. Whether you are interested in language documentation, sociolinguistics, or language revitalization, our department offers a wide range of courses and research opportunities to suit your interests.
I encourage you to embrace this opportunity for learning and discovery wholeheartedly. Together, let us celebrate the richness and diversity of Nigerian languages and linguistics.
Welcome to the Department of Nigerian Languages and Linguistics at Kaduna State University.
To ensure thorough and quality study of Nigerias languages, linguistics, literatures and cultures, through conventional and modern technological approaches with a view to project, promote and preserve the specializations, for fostering developments in all spheres of life.
To provide sound, vast, and functional learning that will add value to knowledge and quality delivery in various human endeavours
The Department is situated in the Faculty of Arts, in the College of Humanities, Education and Law, Kaduna State University.
In its effort to develop Nigerian languages, Kaduna State University established the Department of Nigerian Languages and Linguistics at its inception for training manpower with a graduate qualification. The B.A. Hons (Hausa) came on board in the 2005/2006 session; of the Linguistics Programme at the B.A. Hons Level began during the 2019/2020 session; while the Postgraduate program (M.A Hausa) commenced in the 2017/18 session.
The Department took off with 13 students at 100 Level, and two lecturers. The Department now boasts of 21 lecturers out of which two are renowned Professors, three Associate Professors, and PhD holders.
The Department admits both local and international students. The Department of Nigerian Languages and Linguistics produces a Departmental journal, KADAURA (online and hardcopy).
