CJV_K_Sw1 Swahili for Absolute Beginners I (commercial course)

Pan-university studies
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Corona Kimaro Čermák (lecturer)
PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Dana Otychová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Trnková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Corona Kimaro Čermák
Language Centre Unit for Pan-university Studies and Life-long Learning – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Eva Trnková
Supplier department: Language Centre Unit for Pan-university Studies and Life-long Learning – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 27. 9. to Wed 13. 12. Wed 17:30–19:00 408
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
For absolute beginners
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: 4/15, 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
To enable students to understand basic swahili grammar. To introduce to the students the history of the Swahili language and its influence globally. To help students to read, speak and write swahili at the basic level.
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
homeworks; •groupworks
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
Teacher's information
https://www.cjv.muni.cz/nabidka-kurzu/swahili-for-absolute-beginners-autumn-2023
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 2022, Autumn 2022, spring 2024, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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