Second African language 3600-7-AF4-IIJKA2H
The class aims at the development of writing skills according to standard orthography, listening comprehension, speaking skills at the basic level of proficiency. As far as grammar is concerned, students are able to form nonverbal and simple verbal sentences. Special attention is given to pragmatics – using the language in specific communicative situations. To improve their communication skills, students acquire new vocabulary and increase fluency and accuracy through listening, forming short oral utterances, answering the questions concerning discussed issues and making dialogues that suit a given communicative situation. Students learn also some aspects of Hausa culture by watching short films showing everyday life of Hausa people.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
knowledge:
- K_W04 has basic knowledge of Hausa language (its structure, history, and script)
skills:
- K_U15 has a good command of Hausa language at the A2 level
- K_U16 can behave in an adequate way, react verbally and mediate in Nigeria
social competences:
alumnus is ready to
- K_K01 understands the need to learn all one’s life, can inspire and organize other people’s process of learning
- K_K02 can actively cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations
- K_03 can actively establish relations and cooperate with representatives of Hausa culture
- K_K12 can use linguistic and cultural competences in professional situations such as aid programmes, government programmes, immigration problems, national security issues
Assessment criteria
continuous assessment
written and oral tests
homework
attendance control
final written assessment (in case of not fulfilling some of the conditions listed above)
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
- Hausar baka. Gani ya kori ji
- Newman, Paul; Newman Roxana, Ma. 1977. Modern Hausa-English Dictionary. Ibadan: University Press PLC
- Roxana Ma Newman, Alhaji Maina Gimba, Hausa a dace: A Guide to functional Hausa, Indiana University 1998.
- teacher's materials
Additional information
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