staff profiles: FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Mr Petrus Angula Mbenzi

Department: Language and Literature Studies

1. Name: (Title , First, Last Names) Mr Petrus Angula Mbenzi
2. Tertiary Qualifications
(High to Low)
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  • MA (Literature), University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pretoria, South Africa, 2000.
  • BAHONS (Honours Bachelor of Arts in Literature), University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia, 1993.
  • BA (Oshindonga and Biblical Studies), University of Namibia, Windhoek,Namibia, 1992.
  • DSPE (Specialised Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education in Reading Difficulties), University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia,1998
  • ECP (Education Certificate Primary), Ongwediva College of Education, Ongwediva, Namibia 1985.
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    3. Current Position Lecturer
    4. Campus Address (Postal, Room No, Block/Unit) Main Campus, Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek
    Block Y, Room Y038
    5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone (optional) Phone: +264 61 206 3683
    Fax: +264 61 206 3806
    6. Email  Address pmbenzi@unam.na
    7. Short Biography
    (maximum 150 words)    		 Mr Mbenzi is a Namibian with over sixteen years of experience in the education sector in Namibia. He has been involved in teaching of Oshiwambo for the past 16 years. He is a lecturer in Oshiwambo studies and offers undergraduate courses such as Syntax, Phonology and Morphology, Oral Literature, Language and Culture, Poetry, Written Prose and Drama and Creative Writing, Literary Appreciation. He has authored several school books on literature and grammar of Oshiwambo. He has been involved in moderation of Grade 12 literature paper for eight years and moderated OshikwanyamaB1 for International Baccalaureate Organisation (a college in Cardiff, Britain) since 2005. He has compiled two dictionaries which appeared in 1996 and 2004 respectively.
    8. Resume/Vita Post resume/vita document

    9. Recently Taught Courses
    (last 2 years- include course codes)

  • HLWF3511 Foundations of Oshiwambo
  • HLWL3532 Language and Culture
  • HLWO 3631 Oral Literature of Oshiwmbo
  • HLWM 3612 Phonology and Morphology of Oshiwambo
  • HLWS 3712 Syntax of Oshiwambo
  • HLWP 3732 Poetry of Oshiwambo
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    10. Academic interest/ expertise Compilation of Dictionaries of Oshiwambo names
    Study of Oshiwambo proverbs, promoting Oshiwambo for beginners
    Marketing of Oshiwambo through print and electronic media
    11. Research and Publications
    List of references/citations:
    Title, year, place& publisher
    (includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press)
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    Mbenzi, P. A.2003. Towards standardisation of  Oshiwambo Orthography. Cape Town: Casas
    Mbenzi, P. A.1998. African Languages in Basic Education: Oshiwambo Case. Windhoek:Gamsberg Macmillam  Publishers.
    Mbenzi, P.A.  2007. Towards Harmonisation of Oshiwambo Dialects. Cape Town: Casas
    Mbenzi, P.A. 2008. Omadhina gOomwedhi  nOonomola mOshiwambo. The Namibian.7 August. Vol 23
    Mbenzi, P.A. 2002. Impact of Western Culture on Oshiwambo Personal Names. Windhoek: Unam.
    Mbenzi, P.A. 2008. A Reflection of Gender Stereotypes in Oshiwambo Orature. Windhoek: Unam

    Books:

    Mbenzi, P.A. & O.N. Iithete. 1996. Konakona . Windhoek: Out of Africa Publishers.
    Mbenzi, P.A. 1996. Elongo lyUunamambo Grade 8-12.Windhoek : Out of Africa Publishers
    Mbenzi, P.A. 1996. Elongo lyUunamambo Grade 7-9. Windhoek: Out of Africa Publishers.
    Mbenzi, P.A. 2007. Onkundenona  Ihwepo. Oniipa. Windhoek: ELCIN Press .
    Mbenzi, P.A. 2007.  A Dictionary of Oshiwambo Surnames. Oniipa: ELCIN Press.
    Mbenzi, P.A. 2003. Embwiitya lyUunamambo. Oniipa: ELCIN Press.
    Mbenzi, P.A. 1994. Oshindonga Language and Literature. Windhoek: UNAM
    Mbenzi, P.A. & O.N. Iithete. 1995. Oshindonga-English Dictionary for Primary School. Out Of Africa Publishers.
    Mbenzi, P.A. 1998. Oshindonga nOshipala shOmalaka  gAayafrika. Windhoek: Out of Africa Publishers.
    12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years):
    Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures
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    		 Membership:

    Chairperson of Oshindonga/Oshikwanyama Curriculum 1998-2007.
    Member of UNESCO Committee for culture in Namibia, 2005-2010.
    Member of the task for the evaluation of the BETD Curriculum, 2009.

    Training offered

    Training of teachers for the use of Oshiwambo orthography, 1-4 February, 2009 in Ongwediva
    Training of Oshiwambo grade 12 teachers on the analysis of literary texts 11-13 September,2007 in Ongwediva.
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