SW 403 : Composition

Department

Department of Afroasian Languages

Academic Program

Bachelor in Swahili Language

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

This course deals with one of the levels of writing, which is "written expression and narrative expression", through which the student studies the concept of creative writing, its relationship to other sciences, terminology for this level, and the methods and methods of sound creative writing. After completing the theoretical part of the course, the student moves to the stage Practical application, which is writing various topics with simple help such as writing creative texts, letters, and others.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the 14th week, the student should be able to:
  • Understand the composition system of expressive writing.
  • Understand the characteristics and sequence of ideas of creative writing.
  • Knowledge of standards for written and narrative expression.
  • Writing simple topics.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Theoretical lectures
  • Participation among students and solving periodic exercises.
  • Continuous exercises and assignments.
  • Periodic tests to find out the level of the student.

Methods of assessments

  • Partial exam 15
  • Homework in groups (mini research presentation), 15
  • Panel discussions and case studies in groups (5 case studies), 10
  • Final exam 60

The Main Contents of the Course

The Basic sources and References of the Course

  • Utungaji : Chuo Kikuu Cha Dar Es Salaam