Zulu 2

Key information

Status
Module not running
Module code
155900851
FHEQ Level
5
Credits
30

Module overview

The module continues the learning begun in Zulu 1A and Zulu 1B by providing teaching and learning of intermediate level Zulu language with emphasis on practical written and spoken Zulu. It covers complex points of word and sentence structure as well as textual relations in Zulu writing and discourse. Communicative practice and structural knowledge is established through reading and discussing a variety of Zulu texts dealing with different topics and of different length and complexity.

Prerequisites

Zulu 1A and Zulu 1B (or equivalent)

Objectives and learning outcomes of the module

At the end of the module, a student should be able to demonstrate…

  1. knowledge and understanding of intermediate Zulu grammar
  2. knowledge and understanding of a wide range of Zulu vocabulary
  3. knowledge and understanding of the appropriateness of a wide range of Zulu structures and expressions in a given context
  4. the ability to understand passages in written Zulu of medium length on everyday and some specialised topics
  5. the ability to produce passages in written Zulu of medium length on everyday and some specialised topics
  6. the ability to understand spoken Zulu and to engage in spoken discourse of medium complexity on everyday and some specialised topics

Workload

Total of 22 weeks teaching with 4 hours classroom contact per week.

Scope and syllabus

The module provides students with intermediate knowledge of Zulu and practice of using Zulu in a variety of everyday and more specialised situations, including the understanding and expression of opinions and different points of view. It allows students to interact with Zulu speakers in Zulu and to use original Zulu language sources within the level covered in the module. This provides students with a basis to approach research topics relating to Zulu language and the histories, societies and cultures associated with Zulu.

Method of assessment

  • 30% - Mid-term oral presentation
  • 20% - Practical skill oral assessment
  • 20% - End-of-term assignment
  • 30% - End-of-term test
  • Exact assessment deadline dates are published on the relevant module Moodle/BLE page.

Suggested reading

1) The module will be based on:

Mostert, Carola, Zulu 1 Course Materials, London, SOAS and additional materials which will be made available throughout.

2) Additional Zulu references

  • Zulu learning resources

    • Speak Zulu with Us (Beginners). CD Rom. African Voices, Diep River.
    • Speak Zulu with Us (Advanced). CD Rom. African Voices, Diep River.
    • Nxumalo, Thandiwe and Samuel D. Cioran. 1996. Funda IsiZulu! – Learn Zulu!: An Introduction to Zulu. Hamilton, Ontario: WXY Media for Juta Academic Publishing.
    • Townshend, J.B., 1993, Phezulu: Practical, Handy, Easy Zulu: A Beginner’s course 3rd ed., Pietermaritzburg etc.: Shuter & Shooter.
    • Wilkes, Arnett and Nicholias Nkosi. 1995. Teach Yourself Zulu. London: Hodder Headline.
    • C M Doke, D M Malcolm, J M A Sikakana, B W Vilakazi, 1996, English-Zulu/Zulu-English Dictionary, Witwatersrand University Press. (ISBN: 1868141608)

  • Linguistic Studies

    • Canoninci, Noveroni N. 1990. The Zulu Folktale Durban: Zulu Language and Literature, University of Natal.
    • Canoninci, Noveroni N. 1995. Zulu Grammatical Structure. Durban: Zulu Language and Literature, University of Natal.
    • Doke, Clement. 1931. Text-book of Zulu grammar. London : Longmans.
    • Doke, Clement. 1954. The Southern Bantu languages. London : OUP.
    • Hlongwane, J. B., ed. 1998. Some issues in African linguistics : Festschrift for A.C. Nkabinde. Pretoria : J.L. van Schaik.
    • Nkabinde, A. C., ed. 1988. Anthology of articles on African linguistics and literature : a Festschrift to C.L.S. Nyembezi. Johannesburg : Lexicon.
    • Poulos, George. 1982. Issues in Zulu relativization. Grahamstown : Dept. of African Languages, Rhodes University.
    • Poulos, George and Sonja E. Bosch. 1997. Zulu. München; Newcastle: LINCOM Europa.
    • Poulos, George and Christian T. Msimang. 1998. A linguistic analysis of Zulu. Pretoria : Via Afrika.
    • Taljaard, P. C. and Sonja E. Bosch. 1988. Handbook of isiZulu. Pretoria : J.L. Van Schaik.

  • Texts and critical editions

    • Gunner, Liz and Mafika Gwala, eds. 1991, Musho: Zulu Popular Praises. East Lansing: Michigan State University. (Zulu and English texts)
    • Koopman, Adrian, 2002, Zulu Names, Pietermaritzburg: University of Natal Press.
    • Masondo, M. M. 1998. One-act plays : a collection of one-act stage, radio and TV plays. Pretoria : Academica. (translated from Zulu)
    • Rycroft, D.K. and A.B. Ngcobo, eds., 1988, The Praises of Dingane. Izibongo zikaDingane, Durban: Killie Campbell Africana Library.
    • Schlosser, Katesa, ed. 1997. Zulu mythology / as written and illustrated by the Zulu prophet Laduma Madela. [translated by Vincent Zanoxolo Gitywa]. Kiel : Schmidt & Klaunig. (English and Zulu text)

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