Kiswahili

This syllabus is designed for the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) level, spanning two years of study across Senior Five and Senior Six. It covers Nathari (prose), Ushairi (poetry), Tamthilia (plays), and Riwaya (novels).

Objectives

The overarching aim is to equip students with the ability to analyze, interpret, and appreciate Kiswahili literature, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and language proficiency. Specific objectives include:

• Developing fluency in Kiswahili across various literary genres.
• Evaluating literature as a vital component of language and understanding its application in life.
• Cultivating inquisitiveness and innovation in Kiswahili language and literature.
• Utilizing artistic language in diverse contexts.
• Building a habit of independent reading.
• Leveraging Kiswahili to acquire knowledge, guidance, and social, cultural, technological, and academic skills.

Curriculum Structure

The syllabus is divided into three main sections:

1. Nathari and Ushairi: This section focuses on the elements of prose and poetry, including title, theme, setting, structure, subject matter, meaning, content, language use, writing style, perspective, tone, mood, viewpoint, and intent. 2. Tamthilia (Plays): This section explores elements such as setting, theme, plot, character development, content, dialogue, costumes, structure, stage directions, and literary devices. 3. Riwaya (Novels): This section examines elements like title, plot, characters, content, setting, narrative techniques, and perspective.

Assessment

Assessment is twofold: continuous classroom-based assessment by the teacher and end-of-term or end-of-year examinations. The examinations consist of three papers:

• Paper 1: Nathari and Ushairi: This paper has three sections, assessing comprehension, analysis of prose passages, and analysis of poems from two prescribed anthologies.
• Paper 2: Tamthilia: This paper covers two prescribed plays, with questions on context, character analysis, themes, and literary devices.
• Paper 3: Riwaya: This paper covers two prescribed novels, with questions on context, character analysis, themes, and narrative techniques.

Time Allocation

Nine periods per week are allocated to Kiswahili, with each period lasting 40 minutes. Each genre (Nathari/Ushairi, Tamthilia, and Riwaya) is allocated three periods per week.

Teaching Methods

Teachers are encouraged to use a variety of teaching methods, including reading aloud, group discussions, presentations, research, and creative writing exercises. Field trips to theatrical performances or film viewings related to the set works are also recommended.