Arthur Mukenge

Professor Arthur Mukenge serves as a faculty member in the Department of French and Francophone Studies at Rhodes University. Holding an MA from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), he previously worked as a researcher at CALS (UKZN) and taught French Language at St Charles College alongside French & Francophone Literature at UKZN's Pietermaritzburg Campus.

Education:

• MA, University of Cape Town (UCT)
• PhD, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

His research centers on French and Francophone Literature with emphasis on African and Caribbean contexts, French Language pedagogy, Francophone Play, and Translation studies. His scholarly work critically examines narrative commitment, humanism in postcolonial contexts, and sociopolitical representation in literature while addressing pedagogical challenges in multicultural educational settings.

Recent publications reveal deep engagement with Francophone African literary traditions—particularly from the Comoros archipelago and Central Africa—and innovative analyses of literary genres including autofiction and exile narratives. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in language education and decolonial curriculum development.

Academic Service:

• Supervision and examination of Masters/PhD theses in French Studies across multiple universities
• External examiner for University of the Western Cape and Nelson Mandela University
• Panellist for PhD oral defences at University Alassane Ouattara (Côte d'Ivoire) in 2022-2023