Richard Selwanga is an assistant lecturer in the Department of African Languages, School of Languages, Literature, and Communication at Makerere University. With a passion for linguistic diversity and cultural heritage, he has spent years fostering student engagement and academic excellence in the study of African languages. His teaching philosophy centers on creating an inclusive and stimulating environment that encourages students to appreciate the richness of African linguistic traditions and their importance in contemporary society.
Richard holds a degree of Bachelor of Arts with Education and a Master of Arts in African Languages, both of which were attained at Makerere University. He has taught a variety of courses in African linguistics, with a primary focus on Luganda language, exploring its structure, history, and sociocultural dimensions, which have provided students with both theoretical insights and practical linguistic skills.
Richard’s research interests center on linguistic landscape, language policy, multilingualism, and lexicography. His research primarily focuses on examining the visual display of language on public signs, with the goal of understanding how language choice and placement reflect cultural diversity, power dynamics, and community identities within public spaces. Through his teaching, research, and services relating to African linguistics, Richard aims at contributing new insights and methodologies to advance our understanding of language and its role in society.