Second language and African culture1A

foreign languages
obligatory courses

Classroom

The aim of the course is to learn Hausa from scratch with reference to the cultural context. Focus will be on mastering the spelling conventions of Hausa language in the Latin alphabet, rules of correct pronunciation, linguistic structures and vocabulary that will enable students to use Hausa in various situations. The information about the Hausa language and its place on the linguistic map of Africa will be presented in detail. The basic phrases in Hausa will be discussed on the example of selected situations from everyday life and written texts. Selected grammar issues will be presented in detail. Regular attendance, preparation for classes and timely delivery of homework are required to obtain a pass mark. At the end of the semester, students will solve a test consisting of open-ended and single-choice questions, checking the mastery of the material from the classes, covering issues in the field of vocabulary, phraseology, grammar and culture.

The form of the classes is a practical learning course. The following teaching methods will be used: elements of lecture, discussion, practical language learning, work with text. Language learning materials in the form of textbooks, dictionaries, texts as well as audio and video recordings will be used. The main aim of the course is to learn Hausa from scratch with reference to the cultural context. Focus will be on mastering the spelling conventions of Hausa language in the Latin alphabet (boko), rules of correct pronunciation, linguistic structures and vocabulary that will enable students to use Hausa in various situations. Additionally, the modified Arabic script for writing Hausa will be presented. Students will learn phrases and vocabulary applicable in various situations of everyday life (i.a. bargaining, giving advice, agreeing and refusing, greeting, apologizing) and the grammatical structures of the language (i.a. personal pronouns, time-aspect-mood system, particle genitive). In addition, the detailed information about the Hausa language (i.a. genetic classification, relations with other languages) will be presented in the form of a lecture with a presentation and discussion. The language map of Africa will be discussed, with particular focus on West Africa and Nigeria as well as the status and communication range of the Hausa language. Processes influencing the spread of Hausa as a lingua franca in this region will be discussed. Students' insights on the covered topics and methods of effective language learning will be discussed. Regular attendance, preparation for classes and timely delivery of homework are required to obtain a pass mark. At the end of the semester, students will solve a test consisting of open-ended and single-choice questions, checking the mastery of the material from the classes, covering issues in the field of vocabulary, phraseology, grammar and culture. Detailed issues will be given during the classes.

Manuals:

R. Cowan & R. Schuh Spoken Hausa, New York 1976.

R. Ma Newman & Alh. Maina Gimba, Hausa a dace: A Guide to Functional Hausa, Bloomington 1998.

Additional literature:

Abraham, R.C. Dictionary of the Hausa Language. London 1962.

Bargery, G.P. A Hausa-English Dictionary and English-Hausa Vocabulary. London 1934.

Frajzyngier, Z. Wybór tekstów do nauki języka hausa. Warszawa 1968.

Mu'azu, A., N. Pawak, H. M. Yakasai. Teksty kulturowe hausa/Labaran al'adun Hausawa. Warszawa 2018.

Newman, P. A Hausa-English Dictionary. New Heaven & London 2007.

Pawlak, N. Język hausa. Warszawa 1998.

Piłaszewicz, S. Język hausa. Warszawa 1971.

Hausa online text resources.

Other materials (texts and recordings) provided by the lecturer.

KNOWLEDGE

- alumnus has knowledge of particular problems pertaining to the cultures of Africa (within the scope of language) in a comparative perspective (K_W02)

- alumnus has knowledge of the Hausa language of West Africa (Nigeria) (K_W04)

- alumnus knows and understands the local academic tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation) in the context of Africa (Nigeria) (K_W07)

- alumnus demonstrates knowledge of contemporary cultural life in West Africa (Nigeria) (K_W08)

- alumnus has knowledge of rules of communication, writing, reading in African language (contemporary Hausa) (K_W09)

- alumnus has knowledge of the structures and social relations as well as socio-cultural behavior in West Africa (Nigeria), which enables professional verbal communication in social and intercultural contexts (K_W10)

ABILITIES

- alumnus can search for, analyze, evaluate and use information from different sources and can form critical judgement on its basis (K_U01)

- alumnus can indicate sources of cultural differences between different regions of Africa, also on the basis of source materials (K_U02)

- alumnus can acquire knowledge independently and enhance research skills as well as develop abilities to build a professional career (K_U03)

- alumnus can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to expand knowledge of humanities (K_U04)

- alumnus can use the knowledge in the field of Oriental studies to solve problems relating to cultural differences in professional situations (K_U05)

- alumnus can use the terminology from the domain of religion of West Africa (Nigeria) to analyze and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and social behavior, as well as cultural differences (K_U06)

- alumnus can read, analyze and interpret fragments of literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of the chosen African region (West Africa, Nigeria) and appropriately place them in their cultural context (K_U08)

- alumnus can compare and analyze interrelations between selected literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of West Africa (Nigeria), and the issues of tradition and modernity (K_U09)

- alumnus can analyze most important phenomena in the field of linguistics in the context of West Africa (Nigeria) (K_U11)

- alumnus can evaluate, select and describe most important products of contemporary culture in African countries (K_U12)

- alumnus can select and translate into Polish fragments of the most valuable literary works/writings of the chosen African region (West Africa, Nigeria) (K_U13)

- alumnus has a good command of an African language (Hausa) depending on the specialization (K_U15)

- alumnus can behave in an adequate way, react verbally and mediate in communication in a selected socio-cultural context of West Africa (Nigeria) (K_U16)

- alumnus can choose and formulate a subject of an MA thesis, select and find sources in a West African language (hausa), refer to certain theories and other sources (K_U17)

- alumnus acquires ability to describe in Polish, a chosen African language (Hausa), diverse aspects of African culture, taking into consideration the intellectual traditions of West Africa (Nigeria) (K_U18)

- alumnus acquires ability to formulate own opinions and conclusions in both writing and spoken in Polish, and in an African language (Hausa) (K_U19)

- alumnus can proficiently use advanced electronic and internet tools in Polish and in African language (Hausa) (K_U21)

COMPETENCES

- alumnus understands the need to learn all one’s life, can inspire and organize other people’s process of learning (K_K01)

- alumnus can actively cooperate and work in a group as well as forge relationships and build social relations (K_K02)

- alumnus can actively establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other cultures (K_K03)

- alumnus is open to new ideas and trends as well as cultural diversity (K_K05)

- alumnus has awareness of the differences stemming from cultural, religious and philosophical variety and their influence on shaping social and political attitudes as well as economic processes (K_K06)

- alumnus understands and appreciates the value of tradition and cultural heritage of one’s own country and of West Africa (Nigeria) (K_K08)

- alumnus can see the need to enrich one’s own tradition by adding positive philosophical, social and cultural values of West Africa (Nigeria), treats cultural synergy as an added value (K_K09)

- alumnus actively acts in aid of mutual understanding and effective intercultural communication, cultural and economic cooperation, domestic contacts and ones in West Africa (Nigeria) (K_K10)

- alumnus actively acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural heritage and most important products of contemporary culture in West Africa (Nigeria) (K_K11)

- alumnus can use linguistic and cultural competences in professional situations such as aid programmes, government programmes, immigration problems, national security issues (K_K12)

1. Final test consisting of open-ended and single-choice questions.

2. Homework - assignments are assessed, as well as linguistic correctness and timely delivery of work. Completion of all assignments is the first condition for taking the final test.

3. Attendance control - a student can be absent max. three times during the semester; in the case of absence due to illness, the medical certificate excusing this absence should be submitted within seven work days of the last day of the leave specified in the certificate. Attending the classes is the second condition for taking the final test.