This course aims to introduce students to African literary works, as well as teach students how to identify and analyze figurative language and figures of speech, compare and contrast literature from different cultures and identify themes in different literary works.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the 14th week, the student should be able to:
Present a survey of African literature
Identify different topics from a very wide variety.
Develop strategies for appreciating literary works.
Develop fluency and encourage reading for pleasure
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching lectures
Readings
Methods of assessments
Midterm exam 40
Final exam 60
The Basic sources and References of the Course
Balisidya, N. M. “Adopted or adapted to Neo Swahili Oral
Literature in Tanzania” katika Kiswahili Vol. 54/1 na 54/2 (1987),
Dar es Salaam: TUKI.
Massamba, D. P. D (2009) Kamusi ya Falsafa ya
Lugha. Dar es Salaam: TUKI.
Mulokozi, M. M. (1996). Fasihi ya Kiswahili.
Dar es salaam. DUP.
