The course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both the language and its cultural context. By learning Swahili, students gain a deeper understanding of African societies, enhancing their ability to engage with the region on academic, diplomatic, and professional levels. The program includes both linguistic training and cultural immersion, focusing on conversational fluency, grammar, and the rich cultural heritage of Swahili-speaking communities. This course not only equips students with valuable language skills but also broadens their perspectives on Africa, opening up new opportunities for research, diplomacy, and collaboration across the continent.
Paper-1 Text and Translation
Translation of passages in English from specified and unspecified Swahili texts
A passage for comprehension and questionon it or a composition
Questions on grammar
Translation of unseen passage and sentences in English into Swahili
Paper-II Oral Examination
Conversation
Reading of a Swahili passage from the prescribed text
Questions on history of the Swahili language and Culture