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SWA 3333 - Survey of Swahili Literature

Credits: 3 hrs
This course is an overview of major literacy works and movements of the Swahili-speaking world in all genres.  Emphasis will be on literature from Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique and Democratic Republic of Congo.  Students will also learn basic concepts of literary theory and criticism and they will learn to use these concepts in analyzing texts.
Pre-requisite(s): Passing SWA 2312   with a C or better or departmental approval