SWAH 1010.
Elementary Swahili I.
4 hours.
Oasis Title: ELEM SWAHILI I.
Fundamentals of the Swahili language and culture. Emphasis on grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Additional laboratory work required.
Non-traditional format: This course is also offered through University System of
Georgia Independent and Distance Learning (IDL).
Offered fall semester every year.
SWAH 1020.
Elementary Swahili II.
4 hours.
Oasis Title: ELEM SWAHILI II.
Prerequisite: SWAH 1010.
A continuation of Elementary Swahili I. Emphasis on register variation, advanced grammar, and culture.
Non-traditional format: This course is also offered through University System of
Georgia Independent and Distance Learning (IDL).
Offered spring semester every year.
SWAH 2010.
Intermediate Swahili I.
3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTERMED SWAHILI I.
Prerequisite: SWAH 1020 or permission of department.
Introduction to complex linguistic and cultural structures, role of culture in language learning, reading and writing of literary texts, social history of the language.
Offered fall semester every year.
SWAH 2020.
Intermediate Swahili II.
3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTERMED SWAHILI II.
Prerequisite: SWAH 2010.
A continuation of Intermediate Swahili I. Introduction to literary texts, poetry, newspapers and magazines, and everyday language use.
Offered spring semester every year.
SWAH(AFST)(CMLT) 3010.
Swahili Studies I.
3 hours.
Oasis Title: SWAHILI STUDIES I.
Exploration of the aspects of Swahili literary history and
civilization. It will provide knowledge of East Africa (not
explored in regular language classes) through geography, history,
political, and economic structures. The main focus will be on
critical readings on Swahili literature, history, and civilization.
Offered fall semester every year.
SWAH(AFST)(CMLT) 3020.
Swahili Studies II.
3 hours.
Oasis Title: SWAHILI STUDIES II.
An exploration of Swahili culture in contemporary literary
texts; a discussion on how literary texts about the Swahili
language and its speakers are used to manifest the culture and
how external influences affect the indigenous Swahili culture.
Readings of novels from the target country, documents, and other
archival materials will be expected of the students.
Offered spring semester every year.
SWAH(AFAM) 3990.
Directed Study in Swahili Language and Literature.
1-3 hours.
Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Oasis Title: DIRECTED STUDY.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
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).
Non-traditional format: Directed study.
Offered fall and spring semesters every year.