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Overview
What you will learn
The main purpose of the Setswana for Beginners course offered by North-West University (NWU) is to:
- enable participants to communicate effectively in beginners conversational Setswana in social and other situations.
- equip participants with skills focusing on listening, speaking, reading and understanding Setswana at a beginners’ level;
- equip participants with specific Setswana language knowledge required to communicate efficiently at a beginners’ level; and
- enhance communicative competence in Setswana (correct language use, fluent and accurate language use, and appropriate language use).
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- An ability to listen to and understand a Setswana speaker.
- An ability to take part in a Setswana conversation with basic functional vocabulary and phrases (expressions).
- An ability to read and understand basic Setswana texts; and
- An ability to understand and explain basic aspects of Setswana grammar.
- An ability to understand and explain aspects of Setswana culture.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
African studies View 11 other Short Courses in African studies in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants will typically be adults who have completed a Grade 12 qualification.
- The course is aimed at NWU students, NWU employees, the general public and companies who have an interest in acquiring linguistic knowledge, skills and competence in Setswana for the first time.
Tuition Fee
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International
5500 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5500 ZAR for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
5500 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5500 ZAR for the full programme during 1 months.
Living costs for Mankoeng
7630 - 10640 ZAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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