Effective Intensive Language Programs: The Case Study of a Kiswahili STARTALK Program Model.

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dc.contributor.authorWawire, B.A.
dc.contributor.authorOjiambo, P.
dc.contributor.authorMuchira, J.
dc.contributor.authorWawire, P.N.
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-25T07:33:42Z
dc.date.available2024-06-25T07:33:42Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractThe article presents a case study of a non-residential Kiswahili language and culture STARTALK program conducted in the summer of 2019 at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. The study participants comprised 22-novice low non-heritage learners recruited from middle and high schools. They were enrolled in a four-week intensive Kiswahili program of 120 contact hours. Using qualitative approaches, the case study highlights evident aspects of program effectiveness.
dc.identifier.urihttps://ncolctl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Effective-Intensive-Language-Programs-The-Case-study-of-a-Kiswahili-STARTALK-Program-Model.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://knowhub.aphrc.org/handle/123456789/1022
dc.publisherNational Council of less Commonly Taught Languages
dc.subjectlanguage learning
dc.subjectproficiency gains
dc.subjectKiswahili
dc.subjectintercultural competence
dc.subjectLess Commonly Taught Languages.
dc.titleEffective Intensive Language Programs: The Case Study of a Kiswahili STARTALK Program Model.

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