 | | Course ID: | SWAH 1010. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Elementary Swahili I | Course
Description: | Fundamentals of the Swahili language and culture. Emphasis on grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Additional laboratory work required. | | Athena Title: | ELEM SWAHILI I | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | SWAH 1020. 4 hours. | | Course Title: | Elementary Swahili II | Course
Description: | A continuation of Elementary Swahili I. Emphasis on register variation, advanced grammar, and culture. | | Athena Title: | ELEM SWAHILI II | | Prerequisite: | SWAH 1010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | SWAH 2010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Intermediate Swahili I | Course
Description: | Introduction to complex linguistic and cultural structures, role of culture in language learning, reading and writing of literary texts, social history of the language. | | Athena Title: | INTERMED SWAHILI I | | Prerequisite: | SWAH 1020 or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | SWAH 2020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Intermediate Swahili II | Course
Description: | A continuation of Intermediate Swahili I. Introduction to literary texts, poetry, newspapers and magazines, and everyday language use. | | Athena Title: | INTERMED SWAHILI II | | Prerequisite: | SWAH 2010 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CMLT(SWAH)(AFST)(ANTH) 3001. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Culture and Identity Linkages of the Swahili with the Outside World I | Course
Description: | Exploration of the multi-textured identity of the Swahili people
and how they came to occupy a prominent position in the world
from a historical, geographical, anthropological, political,
scientific, linguistic, religious, as well as cultural point of
view. Their relationship to African Americans and other cultures
is emphasized. | | Athena Title: | The Swahili and the World I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CMLT 3001E, SWAH 3001E, AFST 3001E, ANTH 3001E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CMLT(SWAH)(AFST)(ANTH) 3001E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Culture and Identity Linkages of the Swahili with the Outside World I | Course
Description: | Exploration of the multi-textured identity of the Swahili people
and how they came to occupy a prominent position in the world
from a historical, geographical, anthropological, political,
scientific, linguistic, religious, as well as cultural point of
view. Their relationship to African Americans and other cultures
is emphasized. | | Athena Title: | The Swahili and the World I | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CMLT 3001, SWAH 3001, AFST 3001, ANTH 3001 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CMLT(SWAH)(AFST)(ANTH) 3020E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Culture and Identity Linkages of the Swahili with the Outside World II | Course
Description: | Development of the Swahili culture. Topics on religion, politics,
literacy, language, clothing, food, and music as well as outside
influences from Arab nations, Asia, Europe, and America on the
indigenous Swahili culture will be explored. Attention will be
given to African American political, religious, and other social
issues. | | Athena Title: | The Swahili and the World II | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CMLT 3020, SWAH 3020, AFST 3020, ANTH 3020 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | CMLT(SWAH)(AFST)(ANTH) 3020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Culture and Identity Linkages of the Swahili with the Outside World II | Course
Description: | Development of the Swahili culture. Topics on religion, politics,
literacy, language, clothing, food, and music as well as outside
influences from Arab nations, Asia, Europe, and America on the
indigenous Swahili culture will be explored. Attention will be
given to African American political, religious, and other social
issues. | | Athena Title: | The Swahili and the World II | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in CMLT 3020E, SWAH 3020E, AFST 3020E, ANTH 3020E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | SWAH(AFAM) 3990. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Study in Swahili Language and Literature | Course
Description: | Independent study and research in Swahili language and literature under the direction of individual faculty members. Focus on reading and analysis of Swahili literary writings (including works in translation). | | Athena Title: | DIRECTED STUDY | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | SWAH 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence
to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry
into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | SWAH 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | SWAH 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | SWAH 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the
4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or
capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and
apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research
project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback
from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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