🎓 Diploma in Kiswahili Language
- Description
- Curriculum
🎓 Diploma in Kiswahili Language
Awarding Institution: Somali Institute of Technology and Professional Studies (SITPS)
Duration: 3 Modules (18–24 months)
Entry Requirement: Certificate in Kiswahili Language (A2 level or equivalent)
Delivery Mode: OnDemand
🎯 Overall Goal
To develop high-level communicative competence, professional writing skills, cultural fluency, and analytical abilities in Kiswahili for roles in education, translation, diplomacy, research, and media.
📘 MODULE I – Intermediate Communication & Writing (CEFR B1)
General Objective:
To enable learners to express themselves with confidence in personal, social, and workplace contexts using correct grammar and vocabulary.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Hours (Theory/Practical) | General Objectives | Assessment Methods |
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| KIS 3101 | Kiswahili Grammar I | 60 (40/20) | To teach verb tenses, negative forms, object markers, and sentence patterns. | Written exam, quiz |
| KIS 3102 | Listening & Speaking Skills I | 45 (15/30) | To develop basic oral fluency in real-life topics such as travel, health, and shopping. | Oral tests, conversation drills |
| KIS 3103 | Kiswahili Reading & Comprehension I | 45 (30/15) | To practice reading and interpreting short texts, menus, and newspaper excerpts. | Comprehension tests |
| KIS 3104 | Composition & Paragraph Writing | 60 (30/30) | To introduce learners to paragraphing, narration, and basic reports. | Writing portfolio |
| KIS 3105 | Introduction to Kiswahili Culture | 45 (20/25) | To explore greetings, customs, dressing, and Kiswahili etiquette. | Project, group presentations |
| KIS 3106 | Field Kiswahili (Practical Use) | 30 (0/30) | To role-play interactions in hospitals, markets, matatus, and homes. | Role-play, observation report |
📗 MODULE II – Advanced Fluency, Literature, & Analysis (CEFR B2–C1)
General Objective:
To enhance oral and written communication, cultural analysis, and professional usage of Kiswahili in media, education, and formal environments.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Hours (Theory/Practical) | General Objectives | Assessment Methods |
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| KIS 4201 | Kiswahili Grammar II | 60 (40/20) | To master advanced structures: subjunctive, relative clauses, conditional and passive voice. | CATs, midterm test |
| KIS 4202 | Kiswahili Literature & Analysis I | 60 (40/20) | To study proverbs, oral poetry, fables, and modern short stories. | Literary essay, class discussion |
| KIS 4203 | Listening & Speaking Skills II | 45 (15/30) | To conduct interviews, participate in debates and storytelling. | Speech evaluation, listening exam |
| KIS 4204 | Writing Formal Documents in Kiswahili | 60 (30/30) | To produce CVs, official letters, notices, and meeting minutes. | Written assignments |
| KIS 4205 | Kiswahili in Education & Media | 45 (25/20) | To analyze how Kiswahili is used in schools, newspapers, radio, and online. | Project, content creation |
| KIS 4206 | Translation (Kiswahili–English–Kiswahili) | 45 (20/25) | To introduce translation theory and practice using real-life texts. | Translation exercises |
📕 MODULE III – Mastery, Research, & Professional Application (CEFR C1–C2)
General Objective:
To prepare learners for academic publishing, media engagement, research, public speaking, and translation at a professional level.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Hours (Theory/Practical) | General Objectives | Assessment Methods |
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| KIS 5301 | Advanced Grammar & Syntax | 60 (40/20) | To refine mastery of agreement markers, clauses, tense harmony, and idioms. | Theory paper |
| KIS 5302 | Kiswahili Literature & Criticism | 60 (30/30) | To read and critique novels, plays, and political texts in Kiswahili. | Literary analysis paper |
| KIS 5303 | Academic Writing & Research | 60 (40/20) | To teach how to write research papers, proposals, and reviews in Kiswahili. | Research assignments |
| KIS 5304 | Simultaneous Interpretation & Public Speaking | 45 (10/35) | To train students to interpret live speeches and present formally. | Public speaking evaluation |
| KIS 5305 | Kiswahili in Diplomacy, Law, and Public Service | 45 (30/15) | To prepare learners for real-world application in courts, embassies, and NGOs. | Scenario-based exam |
| KIS 5306 | Capstone Project (Language Portfolio/Thesis) | 120 (0/120) | To create a final body of written, spoken, or research content for assessment. | Oral defense + submission |
📝 Assessment and Certification
Assessment Components:
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Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) – 30%
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Final Written Exams – 30%
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Practical/Oral Exams – 30%
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Capstone Project – 10%
Upon successful completion, the student shall be awarded:
🎓 Diploma in Kiswahili Language – Somali Institute of Technology and Professional Studies (SITPS)
💼 Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in:
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✅ Government & Foreign Missions
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✅ Kiswahili Language Media (TV/Radio/Newspapers)
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✅ Publishing and Editing
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✅ Community Development and NGO Programs
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✅ Kiswahili Research and Academia
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✅ Court & Medical Interpretation
📌 Disclaimer & Placement
Learners with prior Kiswahili experience will take a placement test and may begin at Module II, subject to verification of competence.
