KU Hausa Courses

AFS 370 Introduction to the Languages of Africa (3) WH,NW.

A survey of the indigenous languages of Africa from a linguistic perspective, covering the main language families and their geographic distribution, and focusing on the features and structure of the more widely spoken and representative languages in each family (e.g. Fula, Hausa, Maninka, Swahili, Yoruba). (Same as LING 370.)

HAUS 100 Hausa Culture (1) U.

An exploration mainly of Hausa culture, with some reference to the relationship between Hausa and Fulani cultures. Normally taken with HAUS 110 or HAUS 120. Compulsory co-requisite for majors and open to other students.

HAUS 110 Elementary Hausa I (5) U.

Five hours of class per week. Basic level of oral fluency and aural comprehension. Vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, grammar, and writing. Reading of simple texts. Language laboratory practice an integral part of the course.

Fall 1999 Syllabus.

HAUS 120 Elementary Hausa II (5) U.

Five hours of class per week. A continuation of HAUS 110. Readings in cultural texts. Prerequisite: HAUS 110.

HAUS 210 Intermediate Hausa I (3) U.

Three hours of class conducted in Hausa. A high level of oral proficiency and aural comprehension. Systematic review of grammar. Writing skills beyond the basic level. Introduction to modern Hausa texts and discussion in Hausa. Prerequisite: HAUS 120.

HAUS 220 Intermediate Hausa II (3) U.

Three hours of class conducted in Hausa. Continuation of HAUS 210. Discussion in Hausa of texts studied. Prerequisite: HAUS 210.

HAUS 410 Advanced Hausa (3) U.

The course objective is a sophisticated command of speaking, listening, reading and writing in Hausa. Texts used include newspapers and other Hausa publications not expressly for language learners, and spoken material intended for native speakers is introduced. Conversation and oral presentations. Advanced grammar. Available for elective credit in the major. Prerequisite: Native, near-native or second language competence or satisfactory completion of intermediate level.

HAUS 420 Advanced Hausa II (3) H.

Aspects of Hausa literature are examined at an advanced level, including differences between oral and written narrative, oral and poetic modes, varieties of registers as determined by gender and socio-economic level, and the effect of medium on literary style. Prerequisite: Completion of HAUS 220 or consent of instructor.

LING 370 Introduction to the Languages of Africa (3) WH,NW.

This website was originally developed with support from a U. S. Department of Education Title VI grant for "Enhancing Less Commonly Taught Languages and Cultures" (Award #P016A990036). This page was created by Aminu Gusau with the assistance of Jonathan Perkins, Lewis Walton and Kevin Greene of the Ermal Garinger Academic Resource Center of the Univeristy of Kansas. Last modified August 23, 2007 .




	KU Hausa Courses AFS 370 Introduction to the Languages of Africa (3) WH,NW. A survey of the indigenous languages of Africa from a linguistic perspective, covering the main language families and their geographic distribution, and focusing on the features and structure of the more widely spoken and representative languages in each family (e.g. Fula, Hausa, Maninka, Swahili, Yoruba). (Same as LING 370.) HAUS 100 Hausa Culture (1) U. An exploration mainly of Hausa culture, with some reference to the relationship between Hausa and Fulani cultures. Normally taken with HAUS 110 or HAUS 120. Compulsory co-requisite for majors and open to other students. HAUS 110 Elementary Hausa I (5) U. Five hours of class per week. Basic level of oral fluency and aural comprehension. Vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, grammar, and writing. Reading of simple texts. Language laboratory practice an integral part of the course. Fall 1999 Syllabus. HAUS 120 Elementary Hausa II (5) U. Five hours of class per week. A continuation of HAUS 110. Readings in cultural texts. Prerequisite: HAUS 110. HAUS 210 Intermediate Hausa I (3) U. Three hours of class conducted in Hausa. A high level of oral proficiency and aural comprehension. Systematic review of grammar. Writing skills beyond the basic level. Introduction to modern Hausa texts and discussion in Hausa. Prerequisite: HAUS 120. HAUS 220 Intermediate Hausa II (3) U. Three hours of class conducted in Hausa. Continuation of HAUS 210. Discussion in Hausa of texts studied. Prerequisite: HAUS 210. HAUS 410 Advanced Hausa (3) U. The course objective is a sophisticated command of speaking, listening, reading and writing in Hausa. Texts used include newspapers and other Hausa publications not expressly for language learners, and spoken material intended for native speakers is introduced. Conversation and oral presentations. Advanced grammar. Available for elective credit in the major. Prerequisite: Native, near-native or second language competence or satisfactory completion of intermediate level. HAUS 420 Advanced Hausa II (3) H. Aspects of Hausa literature are examined at an advanced level, including differences between oral and written narrative, oral and poetic modes, varieties of registers as determined by gender and socio-economic level, and the effect of medium on literary style. Prerequisite: Completion of HAUS 220 or consent of instructor. LING 370 Introduction to the Languages of Africa (3) WH,NW. A survey of the indigenous languages of Africa from a linguistic perspective, covering the main language families and their geographic distribution, and focusing on the features and structure of the more widely spoken and representative languages in each family (e.g. Fula, Hausa, Maninka, Swahili, Yoruba). (Same as AFS 370.)

	This website was originally developed with support from a U. S. Department of Education Title VI grant for "Enhancing Less Commonly Taught Languages and Cultures" (Award #P016A990036). This page was created by Aminu Gusau with the assistance of Jonathan Perkins, Lewis Walton and Kevin Greene of the Ermal Garinger Academic Resource Center of the Univeristy of Kansas. Last modified August 23, 2007 .