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SWA1111

Swahili Language II

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination and Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

This course offers an in-depth introduction to Swahili grammar and oral use, translation and language comprehension. The course includes exercises in reading and translating to and from Swahili based on texts that cover political, social and cultural topics. This course may be included in the Bachelor program in African studies.

Learning outcome

The goal of the course is to give students a deeper introduction to Swahili grammar and oral practice as well as further practice in translation, comprehension and essay writing, to build up the competence of students in such a way that they can use the language for advanced tasks and more complex communication in daily life.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and practical exercises in oral and written skills.
More on assessment: Obligatory exercises must be approved before students are allowed to take the written and oral exam. The size of the essay must be between 200-300 words.

Compulsory assignments

  • 1 exercise in language comprehension
  • 1 exercise in grammar
  • 1 essay
  • 1 translation

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
HFSWA101 15 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Africa Studies
  • Swahili

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Assibi Apatewon Amidu

Lecturers

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 2/3 Date 2010-12-10 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 1/3 Duration 20 minutter

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 2/3 Date 2011-06-06 Time 09:00 Duration 6 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 1/3 Duration 20 minutter

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