Kiswahili in a Globalized World

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Examines the state and role of Kiswahili in the globalized world of the 21st century. Traces the changes in the roles of Kiswahili over time from its beginnings as a local East African coastal language to its current status as a regional and international lingua franca , and gives students an opportunity to interact with Kiswahili speakers in Toronto. Explores the challenges and opportunities arising from contact with other cultures and languages through globalization. Globalization as a potent force and its effects on Kiswahili are discussed in detail.