KISW 101 Introduction to Kiswahili Studies I

The course focuses on basic language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening. It will involve conversation drills, picture reading and listening comprehension with emphasis on oral practice and pronunciation. There will be practical exercises aimed at building students’ vocabulary and ability to make simple conversation. The course will also introduce students to the historical background of the Swahili language, its origin, culture and the people of the Swahili coast of East Africa.