Course syllabus
This course is designed for students who want an introduction to Swahili, a widely-spoken language in East and Central Africa. The goal of the class is to teach the basics of how to read, write and speak the Swahili language.
University campus in Iringa, Tanzania
Students practice reading and speaking the language by studying and actively using common constructions and everyday phrases. Students practice reading and writing the language by doing translations, both from Swahili into English and from English into Swahili. The necessary linguistic terminology is introduced as students develop their knowledge of Swahili phonetics, grammar and semantics.
Course instructors: Augustino Kagwema
(with Rasmus Bernander)
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Course schedule:
The course starts on 2 September 2024 with an introductory meeting on Zoom6-7pm.
Please see the Course guide for further details! Note that you cannot access the lessons before you have read the course guide. Go to Modules in the left menu to access the lessons.
The Zoom meetings (mainly conversation practice) listed below are the only "fixed" lessons - all other tasks are done at your own pace.
Schedule (Zoom link in Course guide)
Introductory meeting 2 September 6-7 pm
Conversation 12 September 6-7 pm
Conversation 3 October 7-8 pm
Conversation 7 November 5-6 pm
Grammar 2 December 4-5 pm
Conversation 7 January 6-7 pm
The dates given below are the dates when a certain lesson starts (Lesson 1 starts on 2 September, and so on).
Module 1
Lesson 1: Starts 2 September
Lesson 2: Starts 16 September
Lesson 3: Starts 30 September
Module test (lessons 1-3) before 13 October More information about the test under Form of assessment and examination of the course in the course guide.
Module 2
Lesson 4: Starts 14 October
Lesson 5: Starts 28 October
Lesson 6: Starts 11 November
Module test (lessons 4-6) One hour of your choice.
Module 3
Lesson 7: Starts 25 November
Lesson 8: Starts 9 December
Lesson 9: Starts 23 December
Exam: 13-19 January 2025 Two hours of your choice.
Retake exam May/June 2025
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Introduction week at the department
Tuesday 3/9 at 15:15-16:15 Starting your Studies (Study guidance)
Join this seminar that covers a lot of the practicalities regarding your studies. Information and advice on study and career planning, study strategies, support, exams etc.
ROOM: J336 + ZOOM
Study counselling
If you have questions or concerns about your studies, degrees and careers, please contact your study counsellor. The study counsellor is also the contact person for pedagogical support and adjustments of studies.
Email: studievagledning.afrikanska@sprak.gu.se
More information on study counselling: https://www.gu.se/en/languages/study-here/study-guidance
Pedagogical support
Information: https://studentportal.gu.se/en/service-and-support/disability-study-support
If you have a NAIS decision about adjustments of studies, please read the information above carefully.
For information on pedagogical support at the Department of Languages and literatures, click on Department of Languages and literatures: https://studentportal.gu.se/en/service-and-support/disability-study-support?f_hn=1&i_spl=1#information-from-faculties-and-departments
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