2023 Fall
AFRICAM 114 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to African Linguistics
Sam A Mchombo
Aug 23, 2023 - Dec 08, 2023
Mo, We
10:00 am - 11:59 am
Social Sciences Building 151
Class #:25949
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
African American Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
18
Enrolled: 17
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 35
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Final Exam
MON, DECEMBER 11TH
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Social Sciences Building 151
Other classes by Sam A Mchombo
Course Catalog Description
The course will provide an overview of the linguistic structure of African languages. Because the Bantu languages constitute the largest sub-group in sub-Saharan Africa, there will be much focus on the description of the major grammatical features of Bantu languages. The descriptions of African linguistic structure will be accompanied by insights into the contributions made by African languages to general linguistics. Data from various African languages will be brought in to illustrate relevant aspects of African linguistic structure.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
None