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KISW 206 Introduction to Kiswahili Literature

Credits: 
2

Having been introduced to the literary history of the Swahili people in KISW 102, this course offers students a brief treatment of each of the three components of Kiswahili literature, namely; poetry, drama and prose. It will also discuss introductory topics in traditional and contemporary literature of the people as well as some aspects of Kiswahili literary device.  Students will be required to read and analyse selected pieces of literary writings in the original language and in translation.