SWA 3311 - Swahili Culture and Civilization

Credits: 3 hrs

This course is a study of the development of Swahili culture and civilization from its beginnings to the present day. It charts the significant historical, geographical, intellectual, artistic, social, literacy and political aspects of the Swahili-speaking world. A special emphasis will be placed on the contact between the Swahili world and people from other parts of the world before colonialism and the eventual spread of Swahili language to other parts of Africa.

This course will be taught in English or Swahili.
Pre-requisite(s): any FLS 2000 level courses or approval by the department
Area of Knowledge: Foreign Language & Culture
Curricular Theme: Globalization
Level of Knowledge this Course Address(es): Breadth
WSSU Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: March 2023