Aminah Nakaliisa is an Assistant Lecturer of German at Makerere University’s School of Languages, Literature & Communication, within the Department of European and Oriental Languages. Her profound engagement with the German language began during secondary school and has been a central focus of her academic and professional career. Ms. Nakaliisa completed her Bachelor's degree in Education with German and Religion at Makerere University, followed by a Master’s degree in German Studies from the University of Nairobi. Her Master’s research, conducted at the University Carl von Ossietzky in Oldenburg, concentrated on translation, highlighting her expertise in this nuanced field. With a robust teaching background, Ms. Nakaliisa has imparted her knowledge at various institutions, including Kibuli S.S., the University of Burundi, and the University of Rongo. At Makerere University, she specializes in German language didactics, literary texts, and literary history, and also serves as the exam coordinator for her department. Her dedication to the advancement of German studies is evident in her enthusiastic approach to teaching and her ongoing pursuit of a PhD, aimed at further enhancing her expertise and contributing to the field.
Masterthesis:
Zur Rolle der Skopostheorie in der literarischen Übersetzung: Ein Übersetzungsversuch von Elechi Amadis Roman „The Concubine“
Bachelorthesis:
Der Einfluss der Schreibaufgaben auf die Schreibkompetenzen der Deutschlernenden in ausgewaelten Sekundarschulen In Uganda
PUBLICATIONS
Aminah Nakaliisa (2018): Zur Rolle der Skopostheorie bei der Übersetzung von Elechi Amadis Roman „The Concubine“ ins Deutsche: In Mayanja, Shaban / Mauritz, Lisa / Ikobwa, Meja (Hrsg.): »Das Zentrum bewegt sich«. Aufsätze zur (ost-)afrikanischen Germanistik (Beiträge zur transkulturellen Wissenschaft, Band 6) Weidler Buchverlag Berlin Pg 243-252