Metusalem  Nakale

1. Name: Metusalem  Nakale
2. Tertiary Qualifications MA, ELT, Dip. TEFL & Cert. Ed
3. Current Position Lecturer
4. Campus Address (Postal, Room No, Block/Unit) University of Namibia, Private Bag 13301, 340 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Pioneerspark, D-Block , D128
5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone (optional) 061206 4557;  0812835681
6. Email  Address mnakale@unam.na/mn103@le.ac.uk
7. Short Biography
(maximum 150 words)
Born in Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Studied in Germany, Scotland and England  
Lived in Zambia and Angola
Lived outside Namibia for 10 years
8. Resume/Vita Post resume/vita document
Attended vocational (Forestry) school in Germany for 4 years. 
Graduate of Warwick University (England) and Moray House College of Education, Scotland.
Worked as language teacher at a secondary school, deputy principal, teacher educator, lectured and headed the Northern Campus Language Centre.  Conducted several workshops for English teachers.
Currently doing a Doctorate in Social Sciences (Human Resource Development), Leicester University, England, specializing in learning organisation and knowledge management. 
9. Recently Taught Courses
(last 2 years- include course codes)
  • English for Academic Purposes, Socio-linguistics,
  • English Communication and Study Skills
10. Academic interest/ expertise Genre analysis, teaching writing, knowledge management and learning organisations, human resource development, innovation,
11. Research and Publications
List of references/citations:
Title, year, place& publisher
(includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press)  
News Paper Publications

Let Us Change How We Test Writing , New Era and All Africa .com
Vision 20 30  Needs More Than Cosmetic Changes ( Same as above)
Year of publication: 2008

Short Story

Mistaken Identity, New Era , 2007

Have published 5 other news paper pieces
12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years):
Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures
Provided computer and communication training to communities 
Have edited several dissertations and other documents
Conducted a presentation on communication at the Oshakati branch of the Bank of Namibia
Acted as the chief editor of a newly launched local magazine
Sat on the Management Committee of the Northern Campus
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