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Academic Year 2005/2006

Elementary Swahili I
LANG 151 FA

This course is an introduction to the study of the Swahili language. Swahili is the most widely spoken African language. It is rooted in the Bantu language family and contains many Arabic influences. This course introduces Swahili through exposure to East African cultural materials and a study of the language through grammer and speech. Swahili verbs and Swahili nouns are both quite different than those of European or Asian languages; while European languages have at most three genders, Swahili has 16 different noun classes. The fall semester class begins with simple greetings, then adds grammatical elements so by the end of the semester students are able to form and understand complete sentences in a variety of verb tenses, using 12 of the noun classes. The course is ideal for students preparing for junior year studies on East Africa.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Language

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Benjamin,Martin    

Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: JUDDB6;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 15)

SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 4   Jr. non-major: 4   SO: 4   FR: 3

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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