Fundamentals of the Swahili language and culture. Emphasis on grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Additional laboratory work required.

A continuation of Elementary Swahili I. Emphasis on register variation, advanced grammar, and culture.

Introduction to complex linguistic and cultural structures, role of culture in language learning, reading and writing of literary texts, social history of the language.

A continuation of Intermediate Swahili I. Practical application of Swahili language skills and culture with native Swahili speakers residing within or near the Athens local community. Introduction to literary texts, poetry, newspapers and magazines, and everyday language use.

A continuation of Intermediate Swahili I. Practical application of Swahili language skills and culture with native Swahili speakers residing within or near the Athens local community. Introduction to literary texts, poetry, newspapers and magazines, and everyday language use.

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.

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.

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. An examination of contributors to bias and exploitation of formerly colonized populations through a process of reflection and community-based engagement. Their relationship to African Americans and other cultures is emphasized.

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.

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.

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).

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.