Somali, Introduction Course

Education facts

Code: SO1102

<p>This course is aimed at complete beginners in Somali. It focuses on the grammar and central vocabulary of standard Somali and it is based on reading of simple Somali texts. You will learn some 500 words and practice basic structures through exercises as well as translation into Somali. Further, the course gives you a short introduction to the formation process of written Somali as well as the language’s geographic distribution and regional variation. The course is completely net-based and it requires about 10 hours of active work each week: individual reading and with exercises as well as participation in on-line discussions and assignments.</p> <p>The language of instruction is English.</p> <p>The course has scheduled online classes.</p>

Entry requirements

General entrance requirements for university studies. Exemption can be given from Swedish when the course is given in English.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Somali, Introduction Course

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 20 January 2025

  End date: 8 June 2025

  Pace of study: 25 %