CJV_K_Sw2 Swahili for Absolute Beginners II (commercial course)

Pan-university studies
spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 0 credit(s) (plus 2 for the colloquium). Recommended Type of Completion: z (credit). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Corona Kimaro Čermák (lecturer)
Mgr. Veronika Fillinger (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Frecerová (assistant)
PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Corona Kimaro Čermák
Language Centre Unit for Pan-university Studies and Life-long Learning – Language Centre
Contact Person: PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Unit for Pan-university Studies and Life-long Learning – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 26. 2. to Wed 14. 5. Wed 17:30–19:00 408
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
For absolute beginners, A0+.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The Kiswahili course for complete beginners will give you a basic knowledge of the language, both spoken and written, as well as an insight into Swahili culture and society.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to read, understand and speak basic words. Students will be able to increase their vocabularies. Students will be able to create sentences based on their knowledge of grammar. Students will have a wide understanding of the Swahili culture.
Syllabus
  • The history of Swahili The basic grammar of Swahili language The use of swahili language in different work places. ( When on Safari, in Hospitals, at the Police station, immigration centre or in the market). Focus on Speaking, reading, listening and writing skills.
Teaching methods
Lecture and discussion. Games and group work. Practical lessons for example, tasting Tanzanian food, trying Tanzanian clothes, listening to Tanzanian music and art.
Assessment methods
MU students can earn credits for this course. In order to receive credits, the following is required: active participation, 70% attendance, and successful completion of the final test (colloquium) (courses are open to all students).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
Teacher's information
https://www.cjv.muni.cz/en/courses/swahili-for-absolute-beginners-spring-25
Students will be enrolled in the course only after paying for the course at the MU business center and after approval by an authorized person when the minimum course capacity is met.
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2023.
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