African | Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Unless otherwise indicated in the course description, all courses at the University of Florida are taught in English, with the exception of specific foreign language courses.

 

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Home to 15 different language programs, the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC) offers training in languages and cultures from all corners of the globe. From Swahili to Italian, Russian to Vietnamese, LLC gives students the opportunity to become cross-cultural experts in an increasingly internationalized world.
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 Curriculum

Courses

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HUM 2420 African Humanities 3 Credits

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Similar in philosophy and purpose to the basic sequence, with content selected from the philosophies, literature, arts, and music of various African countries and regions.

HUM 2424 African Cultures and Literatures 3 Credits

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A culturally based study of folktales, proverbs, drama, poetry and novels; and how these forms are used to portray African arts and ideas.

SSA 3730 Language in African Society 3 Credits

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The role of language in the development of African societies. Language and nation building.

Prerequisite: Critical Tracking semester 2 or greater.

SSA 4905 Individual Work 1-5 Credits

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For those who seek independent work not offered in another course.

Prerequisite: department permission.

SSA 4930 Special Topics in African Studies 3 Credits

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Variable topics dealing with specific issues in African studies.

Prerequisite: Critical Tracking semester 2 or greater.

SST 2501 African Elements in the Americas 3 Credits

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Traces African influence in the Americas from the arrival of Africans on the continent until the present.

SST 3500 Africa through Film & Media 4 Credits

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Explore the African continent through film and media to provide a critical analysis of issues of (mis)/representation of Africans in selected moving images and printed materials both in Africa and in diaspora.

Prerequisite: LIT 2000 or IDS 1161.

SST 4502 African Oral Literature 3 Credits

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An overview of African oral literature, introduces methodological and theoretical problems, and examines the sociopolitical and cultural relevance of the literature.

Prerequisite: instructor permission.

Akan

AKA 1130 Beginning Akan 1 5 Credits

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Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

AKA 1131 Beginning Akan 2 5 Credits

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Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: AKA 1130 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.

AKA 2200 Intermediate Akan 1 3 Credits

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Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: AKA 1131 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

AKA 2201 Intermediate Akan 2 3 Credits

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Continuation of intermediate study.

Prerequisite: AKA 2200 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

AKA 3410 Advanced Akan 1 3 Credits

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Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

Prerequisite: AKA 2201 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

AKA 3411 Advanced Akan 2 3 Credits

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Continuation of advanced study.

Prerequisite: AKA 3410 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

Amharic

AHM 1130 Beginning Amharic 1 5 Credits

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Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

AHM 1131 Beginning Amharic 2 5 Credits

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Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: AHM 1130 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

AHM 2200 Intermed Amharic 1 3 Credits

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Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: AHM 1131 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

AHM 2201 Intermediate Amharic 2 3 Credits

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Continuation of intermediate study.

Prerequisite: AHM 2200 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

AHM 3410 Advanced Amharic 1 3 Credits

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Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

Prerequisite: AHM 2201 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

AHM 3411 Advanced Amharic 2 3 Credits

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Continuation of advanced study.

Prerequisite: AHM 3410 with minimum grade of C or the equivalent.

Swahili

SSW 3303 Swahili Oral Literature 3 Credits

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Introduces various genres of Swahili oral literatures and shows their importance, relevance, and function within Swahili culture.

Prerequisite: SWA 3410.

SWA 1130 Beginning Swahili 1 5 Credits

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Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

SWA 1131 Beginning Swahili 2 5 Credits

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Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: SWA 1130 with minimum grade of C, or S, or the equivalent.

SWA 2200 Intermediate Swahili 1 3 Credits

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Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: SWA 1131 with minimum grade of C or S, or the equivalent.

SWA 2201 Intermediate Swahili 2 3 Credits

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Continuation of intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: SWA 2200 with minimum grade of C or S, or the equivalent.

SWA 3410 Advanced Swahili 1 3 Credits

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Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

Prerequisite: SWA 2201 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

SWA 3411 Advanced Swahili 2 3 Credits

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Continuation of advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

Prerequisite: SWA 3410 with minimum grade of C, or S, or the equivalent.

SWA 4905 Individual Study 1-5 Credits

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For those who seek independent work not offered in another course.

Prerequisite: instructor permission.

SWW 4100 Readings in Swahili 3 Credits

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Readings in Swahili

Prerequisite: SWA 3411.

 Wolof

WOL 1130 Beginning Wolof 1 5 Credits

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Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

WOL 1131 Beginning Wolof 2 5 Credits

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Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: WOL 1130 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

WOL 2200 Intermediate Wolof 1 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: WOL 1131 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

WOL 2201 Intermediate Wolof 2 3 Credits

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Continuation of intermediate study.

Prerequisite: WOL 2200 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

WOL 3410 Advanced Wolof 1 3 Credits

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Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

Prerequisite: WOL 2201 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

WOL 3411 Advanced Wolof 2 3 Credits

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Continuation of advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

Prerequisite: WOL 3410 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

Yoruba

SSA 3730 Language in African Society 3 Credits

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The role of language in the development of African societies. Language and nation building.

Prerequisite: Critical Tracking semester 2 or greater.

YOR 1130 Beginning Yoruba 1 5 Credits

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Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

YOR 1131 Beginning Yoruba 2 5 Credits

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Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: YOR 1130 with minimum grade of C or S, or the equivalent.

YOR 2200 Intermediate Yoruba 1 3 Credits

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Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: YOR 1131 with minimum grade of C or S, or the equivalent.

YOR 2201 Intermediate Yoruba 2 3 Credits

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Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: YOR 2200 with minimum grade of C or S, or the equivalent.

YOR 3410 Advanced Yoruba 1 3 Credits

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Advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

Prerequisite: YOR 2201 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

YOR 3411 Advanced Yoruba 2 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Continuation of advanced study of the four skills with attention to more complex structures.

Prerequisite: YOR 3410 with minimum grade of C, or the equivalent.

YOR 4905 Individual Study 1-5 Credits

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For those who seek independent work not offered in another course.

Prerequisite: instructor permission.

YOT 3500 Yoruba Diaspora in the New World 3 Credits

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Introduction to the scope and importance of Yoruban culture in the New World and its role and significance in the resilience of African cultures in North America, South America and the Caribbean. (WR)

Prerequisite: HUM 2420, HUM 2424, or instructor permission.

Attributes: Satisfies 6000 Words of Writing Requirement

YRW 4130 Readings in Yoruba Literature 3 Credits

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Reading skills and the analysis of literature in the original language.

Prerequisite: YOR 3411 or the equivalent.