African Studies
The Institute of African Studies (IAS) is Columbia University's central forum and resource for African-centered academic research, program development, curriculum administration, student advisement, and local, national, and international dialogue and action on Africa.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
Essentials of grammar, basic vocabulary, practice in speaking and reading Swahili the most widely used indigenous language of East Africa. No P/D/F or R credit is allowed for this class.
Course Number
SWHL1102W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsSpring 2025
Times/Location
Mo 09:10-10:00Tu 09:10-10:00We 09:10-10:00Th 09:10-10:00Section/Call Number
001/11207Enrollment
14 of 25Instructor
Abdul Nanji
Prerequisites: SWHL W1101-W1102 or the instructors permission. A review of the essentials of Swahili grammar; detailed analysis of Swahili texts; practice in conversation. No P/D/F or R credit is allowed for this class.
Course Number
SWHL2102W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsSpring 2025
Times/Location
Mo 10:10-11:00Tu 10:10-11:00We 10:10-11:00Th 10:10-11:00Section/Call Number
001/11208Enrollment
6 of 15Instructor
Abdul NanjiPrerequisites: Advanced Swahili I or the instructor's permission. An introduction to the advanced syntactical, morphological, and grammatical structures of Swahili grammar; detailed analysis of Swahili texts; practice in conversation. No P/D/F or R credit is allowed for this class.
Course Number
SWHL3302W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsSpring 2025
Times/Location
Mo 12:10-14:00We 12:10-14:00Section/Call Number
001/11209Enrollment
2 of 15Instructor
Abdul Nanji
Introduction to the basic grammatical structures of Wolof, a major language of West Africa spoken in Senegal and Gambia. No P/D/F or R credit is allowed for this class.
Course Number
WLOF1102W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsSpring 2025
Times/Location
Mo 12:10-13:00Tu 12:10-13:00We 12:10-13:00Th 12:10-13:00Section/Call Number
001/13955Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Mariame Sy
Prerequisites: WLOF W1101-W1102 or the instructors permission. Further develops a students knowledge of Wolof, a major language of West Africa spoken primarily in Senegal and Gambia. No P/D/F or R credit is allowed for this class.
Course Number
WLOF2102W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsSpring 2025
Times/Location
Mo 14:10-16:00We 14:10-16:00Section/Call Number
001/13954Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Mariame Sy
Prerequisites: Advanced Wolof I or instructor permission. This course will further your awareness and understanding of the Wolof language and culture, as well as improve your mastery of grammar, writing skills, and oral expression. Course materials will incorporate various types of text including tales, poetry, literature as well as multimedia such as films, and videos, television and radio programs.