LANG 151
Fall 2006
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01
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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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Language | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFST-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Text: INTERNET LIVING SWAHILI LEARNING CENTER
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Examinations and Assignments:
Quizzes, homework, and final Language Laboratory. |
| Instructor(s): Nandwa,Boaz Times: .M..... 11:00AM-12:00PM; ..T..F. 12:00PM-01:00PM; Location: FISK114; FISK413; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 4 | FR: 3 |
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