Admission requirements
This course is only available for students in the BA International Studies.
Native Russian speakers are restricted to this course.
Description
This Swahili course will teach you Swahili in a practical and interactive way. After the first lesson you will be able to greet somone in Swahili as well as to introduce yourself. Understanding the structure of Swahili enables you to speak Swahili. During the lectures we will explain the grammar and practice Swahili through conversation, games and music. Since language and culture are so intertwined you will learn a lot about the culture. After completing this course you will be able to have an elementary conversation in Swahili.
Course material: Swahili course by Lowani Afrika Talencentrum (€40)
Course objectives
Objectives of the Swahili course:
Speaking: A common conversation about familiar subjects like family, your work and where you live. You will be able to do your shopping.
Listening: To understand a standard speech about common subjects. You will be able to catch the main point in messages and announcements provided people talk slowly.
Reading: You will be able to read short, simple texts, menus, timetables, small personal letters as well as advertisements.
Writing: You will be able to write notes, short messages and letters.
Although the course will start off in English, students should bear in mind that as soon as they have acquired certain knowledge in Swahili they will have to apply this knowledge during the lectures.
Timetable
The timetable is available on the BA International Studies website
Monday : 3 – 5 pm
Wednesday : 9 – 11 am
Friday : 9 – 11 am
Mode of instruction
Three two hour seminars every week
Assessment method
Exams will take place in week 21 (20-24 mei 2013), and resits in week 25 (17-26 juni 2013).
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used. Students are requested to register on Blackboard for this course.
Reading list
-Course material: Swahili course by Lowani Afrika Talencentrum (€40)
-More material will be handed out during the course.
Registration
Students are requested to register through uSis, the registration system of Leiden University for this course. General information about uSis is available in English and Dutch.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable