- duration:
- 3 terms, 10 weeks per term, 2 hours per week. Each term classes are subject to quorum requirements.
SOAS Language Centre
Swahili Beginners Course
Entry requirements
- Overview
- Syllabus
- Materials
- Fees and funding
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Overview
Mode of Attendance: Part-time
The aim of the course is to provide a thorough introduction to contemporary Swahili. By the end of the course, students will have covered basic grammatical constructions and acquired an essential working vocabulary allowing them to communicate within a limited range of situations in which learners are likely to find themselves. The language is presented together with the cultural context in which it is used so that learners are able to appreciate such things as appropriateness and linguistic etiquette when interaction takes place in the target language.
Method
The course is taught in English and Swahili with coverage of the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and a balance between communicative activities, structure practice and grammar. Class size is normally limited to fifteen to allow intensive practice.
Related Information
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Syllabus
- Swahili Beginners 1 (pdf)
- Swahili Beginners 2 (pdf)
- Swahili Beginners 3 (pdf)
Important notice
The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session. Please read the important notice regarding changes to programmes and modules.
Materials
Materials
Course materials, if not supplied, are not included in the fee but can be purchased from SOAS bookshop bookshop@soas.ac.uk. Please, see under the syllabus tab for course content and materials.
Fees and funding
Course fees quoted are per term of 10 weeks.
Scholarships
For further details and information on external scholarships visit the Scholarships section
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How To Apply
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