School of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages (SKFL)
The school of of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages which was established in 1979. The School is located at Nkrumah Campus.
School of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages (SKFL)
The School of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages is among the schools established by the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) since October 2012, before its emergence as the outcome of massive restructuring process started in 2012, there was the Institute of Kiswa- hili and Foreign Languages which was established in 1979. The School is located at Nkrumah Campus.
The aim of the school is to produce highly educated and trained professional teachers, specialized in Languages with Education.
The School also provides opportunities for learning Kiswahili and some of the major foreign languages which include English, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Portuguese and Chinese. In addition, the school also undertakes research in Kiswahili and provides facilities for both local and foreign students wishing to pursue short courses in Kiswahili.
The School has a pool of trained academic staff whose qualifications are from well-established and reputable universities from within Tanzania and abroad.
Our Mission
To provide first-class teaching, research and services in Kiswahili and Foreign languages to national and international needs.
Our Vission
To be the leader in Kiswahili and Foreign languages training, research and services internationally.
The School Value Statement
The school of Kiswahili and Foreign languages is an innovative and industry-oriented School, pursuing excellence in teaching, learning, cutting edge value — added research and consultancy, community outreach, as well as providing a vibrant student life.
Dr. Abuubakar Makame Fakih
Dr. Abuubakar Makame Fakih he is a siniour lecture and Dean of School of Kiswahili and Foreign Languages (SKFL) at the State University of Zanzibar – (SUZA). Dr. Abuubakar Makame Fakih holds a PhD in Grammar & Morphology, (Omdurman Islamic University, 2012). Also he hold a Master of M.A in Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers, (Khartoum International Institute for Arabic Language, 2009), and finally Degree of B.A in Arabic Language with Education, (International University of Africa, 2005).
Programs Offered
Undergraduate programmes
- Bachelor of Kiswahili with Education (BAKE),
- Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAE)
- Master of Kiswahili
- PhD in Kiswahil
Diploma programmes
- Diploma of Languages with Education
- Diploma in Languages with Education students
- Diploma in Heritage Management and Tourism
Future programmes
- Master of Arts in Arabic Language
- Online courses in Kiswahili for Foreigners
- Diploma and Degree in Translation and Interpretation