| The department houses the world’s largest concentration of scholars devoted to the study of African languages and cultures of sub-Saharan Africa. This collective expertise gives us an unparalleled capacity for teaching, learning and research. The languages offered at the degree level (BA African Language and Culture) are Hausa and Swahili. Students of Swahili spend two terms of year three in Zanzibar and Kenya. In the first year the programme's major component is the intensive study of Standard Swahili or Hausa, and two wide ranging courses on Culture in Africa, and Language in Africa. The second year continues the study of Intermediate Swahili or Hausa, and, at the same time introduces the student to Swahili literature. Two additional courses are chosen from the list of approved optional courses. The third year of the course is spent at an African university in Kenya or Tanzania, where students study Swahili in its context, and write an extended essay on a suitable topic of choice during that year. In the final year study of language and literature is continued at the advanced level. In addition, the freedom to select two other appropriate units from the list of options gives students the opportunity of specializing in a field of particular interest. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
No preliminary knowledge of the subject or the language is required, although we do look for ability to learn a language (e.g. language at A-level or equivalent). Applicants with non-standard qualifications may be invited for interview. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.