SW 504 : Grammar 5

Department

Department of Afroasian Languages

Academic Program

Bachelor in Swahili Language

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

Overview

The fifth level of the grammar course deals with an introduction to the emergence of modern linguistics and its history in the Arab heritage and some modern theories such as: the sentence in the light of traditional linguistics, the sentence in the light of modern linguistics, sentence analysis in the light of transformational theory, sentence analysis in the light of structural theory, structural analysis of the text.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the 14th week, the student should be able to:
  • Knowing the difference between traditional grammar and modern linguistics, and the most important branch is the analysis of sentences according to modern linguistic theories such as: structural and transformational theory.

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

  • Sarufi Mpya , Mohamed A. Mohamed , Chapa Ya Tatu , Press And Publicity, Dar Es Salam.
  • Sarufi 1, Abdo M. Khamis, Chapa Ya Kwanza (2009), Taasisi Ya Uchunguzi Wa Kiswahli Chuo Kiku Cha Dar Es Salam .
  • Sarufi 2, Rared M. Kihore , Chapa Ya Kwanza (2009), Taasisi Ya Uchunguzi Wa Kiswahli Chuo Kiku Cha Dar Es Salam .
  • Sarufi Ya Kiswahili , E. Wesana-Chomi,2001 ,Afrikan, Studis, Research, Centre Sebha