Second African language and culture 3600-7-AF2-DJKA(Z)
The main aim of the course is to continue learning Swahili as a second African language, with consideration of its cultural context. Emphasis will be placed on improving correct pronunciation and mastering the practical use of language structures and vocabulary that will enable students to use Swahili in both spoken and written communication in a variety of situations.
Upon completion of the entire course, the student will acquire the ability to communicate in everyday situations (greetings, shopping, visiting a doctor, travelling, etc.). The student will be able to read and understand written and spoken texts at a basic level, as well as independently construct simple statements. The student will also become aware of the cultural diversity of East Africa and gain knowledge of the basic customs of its inhabitants.
Course coordinators
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Type of course
obligatory courses
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will acquire the ability to communicate fluently in everyday situations (greetings, shopping, visiting a doctor, travelling, etc.). The student will develop basic skills in reading and understanding written and spoken texts, as well as in independently constructing simple statements.
After completing the course provided for in the curriculum, the student will acquire the following competences:
Knowledge:
knows the material covered in the form of a defined range of vocabulary, collocations, expressions, idioms, useful sentences, and other language structures;
knows the basic concepts of descriptive grammar at an elementary level to the extent necessary for the practical formulation and comprehension of messages;
knows the basic polite forms used in the Swahili language.
Skills:
is able to read and write in Swahili;
is able to formulate short written statements;
distinguishes individual phonemes and words within the continuum of spoken utterances;
translates simple written and spoken statements;
applies the acquired lexical and grammatical material in statements on assigned topics;
identifies parts of speech and sentence elements in heard or written utterances;
summarizes longer statements while preserving their essential message;
justifies the use of grammatical forms in their own statements according to context;
evaluates the appropriateness of a message to the context.
Competences:
understands the need for lifelong foreign language learning;
understands the role of knowledge of the Swahili language in learning about and understanding the East African world.
Assessment criteria
Two absences per semester are allowed.
Grades are based on ongoing participation and administered tests.
Practical placement
None
Bibliography
D. McGrath, L. Marten. 2006. Colloquial Swahili. Routledge.
F. Senkoro. 2003. Tuseme Kiswahili. NALRC Press.
Hinnebusch, T.J., Mirza, S.M. 1998. Kiswahili, msingi wa kusema, kusoma, na kuandika.
E. Zúbková-Bertoncini, M. Toscano. 1998. Kiswahili kwa Furaha, wersja polska, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Warszawa.
Materials provided by the teacher.