Igbo (IGBO)

IGBO 490 Elementary Igbo I

The main objective of this course is to allow students to study an African language of their choice, depending on the availability of the instructor. The course will provide students with linquistics tools which will facilitate their research work in the target country. Cultural aspects of the speakers of the language will be introduced and reinforced. Prerequisite: Offered through Penn Langugae Center.

For BA Students: Language Course

One-term course offered either term

Activity: Lecture

1.0 Course Unit

Notes: Offered through Penn Language Center

IGBO 491 Elementary Igbo II

Continuation of AFST 490. Prerequisite: Offered through Penn Language Center.

For BA Students: Language Course

One-term course offered either term

Activity: Lecture

1.0 Course Unit

Notes: Offered through Penn Language Center

IGBO 492 Intermediate Igbo I

Intermediate level courses in a variety of African languages: Igbo, Shona, Wolof, Malagasy, Chichewa, Setswana, Manding, Afrikaans, Setswana. Focus on oral proficiency and productive language skills. All course are langauge specfic and follow ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Prerequisite: Offered through Penn Language Center.

For BA Students: Language Course

Course usually offered in fall term

Activity: Lecture

1.0 Course Unit

Notes: Offered through Penn Language Center

IGBO 493 Intermediate Igbo II

Continuation of AFST 492. Prerequisite: Offered through Penn Language Center.

For BA Students: Last Language Course

Course usually offered in spring term

Activity: Lecture

1.0 Course Unit

Notes: Offered through Penn Language Center

IGBO 494 Advanced Igbo I

Language specific sections for students interested in doing country-specific research in a target language. Courses cover project-based skills for AFST research. Prerequisite: Offered through Penn Langugae Center.

For BA Students: Advanced Language Course

Course usually offered in fall term

Activity: Lecture

1.0 Course Unit

Notes: Offered through Penn Language Center

IGBO 495 Advanced Igbo II

Continuation of AFST 494. Prerequisite: Language will be specified in each section.

Course usually offered in spring term

Activity: Lecture

1.0 Course Unit

Notes: Languages will be specified in each section.

IGBO 496 Igbo Language and Culture

Aspects of the targeted language's history, language, and culture. Prerequisite: Offered through Penn Language Center.

For BA Students: Language Course

Course usually offered in fall term

Activity: Lecture

1.0 Course Unit

Notes: Offered through Penn Language Center