Swahili

Gain basic conversation skills and explore cultures related to the Swahili language.

Noncredit

The FLI offers noncredit courses tailored to the needs of travelers, youth, medical professionals and law enforcement professionals. No prior language skill necessary.

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For credit

Review the for-credit course sequence and current schedule below. Enroll and receive credits at your home institution.

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Swahili (SWA) course sequence

For-credit courses follow a two-semester sequence so that students may complete all elementary courses within one academic year.

Fall courses

 
SWA 101
Novice Mid
The first part of the introductory sequence. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products and practices of Swahili speakers.

Spring courses

SWA 102
Novice High
The second part of the introductory sequence. Students reinforce Novice Mid proficiency and acquire Novice High competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Swahili speakers.
Student learning objectives for each course align with the corresponding level of the NCSSFL–ACTFL Can-Do Benchmarks across five modes: interpersonal communication, presentational speaking, presentational writing, interpretive listening and interpretive reading.

 

Swahili (SWA) course schedules

Spring 2024

Course Title Instructor Meeting Day(s) Time Location Format
SWA 101.301 Elementary Swahili I Ombonga, Mary TTH 5:30-6:45 p.m. ZOOM Web conference

Fall 2024

Course Title Instructor Meeting Day(s) Time Location Format
SWA 101.301 Elementary Swahili I Ombonga, Mary TTH 5:30-6:45 p.m. ZOOM Web conference
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