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
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- After successful completion of this course, you should be able to recognize global influences (Education, Culture, Religion) in the formation of people’s identity.
- After successful completion of this course, you should be able to articulate the implications of language ideology based on the key components of language, example, meaning, symbols, and value.
- After successful completion of this course, you should be able to analyze the impact of Western and Middle Eastern Cultures to the Swahili culture.
- After successful completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between language, culture, and identity.
- After successful completion of this course, you should be able to cultivate appreciation of different cultures to inform a sense of respect to human diversity.
Topical Outline
- 1.Critical background about Africa’s Complex Identity
Culture and Education- African & European
Cultural relevance and legitimacy in the post-colonial Africa
- 2. Language
Language Meaning and Ideology
Language and governance in Africa
- 3. Culture
Culture-meaning & Characteristics
Cultural transmission
Using Africa’ traditional knowledge
- 4.African culture examined
Example of African culture
Special Features of African Culture
Communal dance
- 5. Identity
Identity meaning, categories, development
Poverty and Identity in Africa & Identity Manifestations
Colonial impact on Africa’s identity and the world’s perception of Africans
- 6. Critical Identity Issues- Africans and the World
Levels, expressions of difference & naming
Skin & Revolutionizing African-ness (focus on diaspora) Obama & Maya Dreams from my father & African American women
- 7. Identity Interview
Skin & Revolutionizing African-ness (focus within Africa)
Can you change your race?
General Education Core
CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture
Institutional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Social Awareness & Responsibility
The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.
