UNAM Bachelor of Arts in Oshiwambo Studies Course

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1 UNAM Bachelor of Arts in Oshiwambo Studies Course

1.1 Degree

1.2 Introduction

1.3 Modules

1.4 See Also

Degree

selectable subject under Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Introduction

Oshiwambo exposes the students to cultural issues and language matters. In our curriculum we look at language structures, and literature studies. In our curriculum we introduce students to various language aspects such literature, sound systems, word structure and sentence, structure, effective communication skills, translation theories and creative writing. Oshiwambo graduates develop written and oral communication skills; research skills; problem-solving skills; critical thinking and organizational skills.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
Literary Appreciation of Oshiwambo

Year 1, Semester 2
Language and Culture

Year 2, Semester 1
Speech sounds and sound systems
Oral literature of Oshiwambo

Year 2, Semester 2
Phonology and morphology of Oshiwambo

Year 3, Semester 1
Syntax of Oshiwambo

Year 3, Semester 2
Poetry of Oshiwambo
Creative Writing of Oshiwambo

Year 4, Semester 1
Research project in Oshiwambo
Advanced Sociology of Namibian Society
Written Prose and Drama of Oshiwambo
Orature in Africa
Effective Communication: Style and Meaning in Oshiwambo
Historical Linguistics and Dialectology of Oshiwambo
Terminography and Translation
Advanced Issues in the Linguistics of Oshiwambo

Year 4, Semester 2
Research project in Oshiwambo
Advanced Sociology of Namibian Society
Written Prose and Drama of Oshiwambo
Orature in Africa
Effective Communication: Style and Meaning in Oshiwambo
Historical Linguistics and Dialectology of Oshiwambo
Terminography and Translation
Advanced Issues in the Linguistics of Oshiwambo