Program Summary The University of Georgia as part of its measure for an inclusive learning process offers a Minor in Swahili Language program. The program provides students with the exposure and rare opportunity to learn and study the languages history and culture of one of the most important languages in East Africa - Swahili. This is a 15 credit hours program that empowers students with the proficiency to interact as bilingual professionals in a multicultural market system. Students enrolled in this program learn about the rich culture and history of the Swahili language and how this knowledge can help prepare them for success in a global community. College Franklin College of Arts & Sciences 346 Brooks Hall Athens, GA 30602 Department Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies 131 Joseph E. Brown Hall University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602 Department Head Masaki Mori mamo@uga.edu 129 Joe Brown Hall Why Study Swahili? About 50 to 100 million people speak Swahili, making it an important language for commerce, politics and education. Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo all have it as their national language. Swahili is also one of the working languages of the African Union and is officially recognized as a lingua franca of the East African community. As such, modern-day professionals should build a core understanding of the dynamics around the Swahili-speaking world that traverses its coast. Similarly, they must be able to apply critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to the linguistic, literary, historical and cultural components of the language. Course Requirements To complete the Minor in Swahili Program, students must take 15 credit hours across various courses provided below. Required Courses - 9 hours Candidates must select all required courses listed below (3 credit hours each). SWAH 2010: Intermediate Swahili I SWAH 2020: Intermediate Swahili II SWAH 3001: Culture and Identity Linkages of the Swahili with the Outside World I Students who use SWAH 2010, SWAH 2020, or SWAH 3001 to satisfy Area IV requirements may replace these course requirements with up to three additional elective courses from the list below. Elective Courses - 6 hours Candidates must choose at least two elective courses (6 credit hours) from the list below. CMLT(AFST)(AFAM) 3030: Introduction to African Languages and Cultures CMLT(AFST) 3150: Introduction to Modern African Literature CMLT(AFST)(ANTH) 4245: Oral Literature in Africa CMLT(AFST) 4880: The Origins of African Literature SWAH 3020: Culture and Identity Linkages of the Swahili with the Outside World II CMLT(AFST) 3151: Introduction to Modern African Drama CMLT 4230/6230: African Cinema CMLT(AFST) 4890/6890: Postcolonial African Literature SWAH 3990: Directed Study in Swahili Language and Literature Students who apply SWAH 2010, 2020 or SWAH 3001 towards Area IV Franklin requirements may choose an additional 3 courses from the list. In-Residence Requirement At least three of these courses must be taken in residence. Minimum Grade All courses used to satisfy the minor requirement must be passed with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. Summary A minor must contain at least 9 hours of upper division coursework. Courses taken to satisfy Core Areas I through V may not be counted as coursework in the minor. Courses taken in Core Area VI may be counted as coursework in the minor. Advising Dr. Ari Liebermann Program Coordinator alieberm@uga.edu Further information about the program may be obtained by contacting: Masaki Mori Head Department of Comparative Literature 131 Joseph E. Brown Hall University of Georgia
