CURRENT KISWAHILI COURSES
Kiswahili or Swahili language, is one of the courses offered in the African Studies Program at the University of Toronto. New College has been the home of Kiswahili since the course was started more than 25 years ago. Both Introductory and Intermediate level Swahili courses are offered in alternate years. However, this academic year 2007-2008 the two level courses will be offered concurrently. As well, students who meet certain requirements are allowed to pursue independent study in the subject. A brief description of each follows below:
NEW280Y1Y (INTRODUCTORY SWAHILI)
The course aims at introducing Kiswahili to beginners. No previous knowledge in Swahili is required. Native speakers of the language cannot be enrolled at this level of the course. Major components of the course include basic grammar, reading, writing, speaking and some cultural aspects of the Swahili speaking people of East and Central Africa. Upon completion of the course students are expected to master basic reading, writing and speaking skills enabling them to converse in Swahili with little difficulty and to have an appreciation of Swahili culture.
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NEW380Y1Y (INTERMEDIATE SWAHILI)
Students enrolled in this program must have either successfully completed NEW280Y1Y or have been assessed by the instructor to determine their suitability for the program. The assessment involves either a written or oral test or both. The course aims at consolidating what has been learned in NEW280Y1Y. In addition, students are exposed to Swahili prose, drama, poetry, translation and other aspects of Swahili grammar not covered in Introductory Swahili. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to have not only acquired greater competency in the Swahili language in writing, reading and writing, but also to have an appreciation of Swahili drama, poetry, prose, and to be able to read Swahili newspapers and listen to Swahili music and watch movies available on the Internet and elsewhere. Students who have completed this level of the course are also expected to write Swahili articles in newspapers and participate in Swahili drama performances.
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Class Handouts: (Coming soon)
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MONDUS OPERANDI
Courses are delivered through formal lectures, class discussions, reading, guest speakers, watching videos and listening to Swahili music, use of language laboratory and visit to places of Swahili cultural significance in the GTA.
ASSESSMENT
Both Introductory and Intermediate Swahili courses are assessed through attendance and class participation, written work, tests, quizzes and final University Examination.
NEW490Y1Y (INDEPENDENT STUDY)
Students who meet certain requirements have an opportunity to pursue independent study in Swahili under the supervision of a faculty member with an appointment in an academic department at the University of Toronto. Any questions on what Independent Study entails can be directed to the New College Independent Studies Co-ordinator by phone at (416) 946-5535 or by e-mail at rgwr@zoo.utoronto.ca. Information can also be obtained from the New College Academic Secretary Room 132 at (416) 978-5404 or email nc.programs@utoronto.ca. Also the Registrar’s Office can be contacted at 416-978-2460, or Email: newcollege.registrar@utoronto.ca
