Swahili language and culture(L) 3600-7-AFS5-SL(L)
Upon completion a student can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc; s/he can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where the language is spoken; s/h can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest; s/he can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
On completing the course, the student:
(Skills)
1. communicates rather easily on topics and tasks connected with daily activities and typical social situations
2. identifies information in a variety of simple texts, necessary to fulfill non-lingustic objectives
3. makes analysis, synthesis and interpretation of information contained in simple texts and everyday material
4. presents, both orally and in writing, facts and opinions, giving reasons, in a simple way, for taking decisions
(Knowledge and Attitudes)
5. makes use of knowledge of culture of a given lingusitic region, acquired during the course
6. cooperates effectively within the group, assigning tasks for himself/herself and others
7. recognizes his/her own learning style and chooses ways for continuing self-development
8. accepts a variety of attitudes and opinions in interpersonal contacts
Assessment criteria
Classes will take the form of exercises. The following teaching methods will be used: elements of lecture, practical language learning, and work with text. Language learning materials in the form of textbooks, dictionaries, texts, and audio and audio-visual recordings will be used.
The final assessment will consist of:
1. Final test consisting of open-ended and single-choice questions.
2. Homework - completion of the task, linguistic correctness, and punctuality of the work is assessed. Completion of all work is the first condition for admission to the final test.
3. Attendance control - three absences per semester are allowed. Attendance in class is the second condition for admission to the final test.
Additional information
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