DAHSC · Languages
African Languages Studio
Primary (ages 6–11) Ages 7–16 40 hours sw
Kiswahili, Wolof, Yoruba, Amharic and Arabic foundations for homework cohorts.
Oral first, then script. Teachers run live conversation circles larger than five students.
Curriculum family: Decolonise Africa Homework School Curriculum
Course overview
This Languages course connects core university concepts to African contexts, practical inquiry and community-based application. Learners work through guided readings, a weekly studio and an applied final task.
Learning outcomes
Explain key Languages concepts; analyse evidence and assumptions; apply methods to an African case; communicate findings clearly; reflect on ethics, power and community impact.
Weekly outline
Week 1: Orientation and local context; Week 2: Core concepts; Week 3: Methods and evidence; Week 4: African case study; Week 5: Applied project; Week 6: Assessment and reflection.
Assessment
Weekly activities 30%; participation and peer response 20%; applied final project 50%.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite. Learners need curiosity, regular study time and access to weekly course materials.
Course media
Exams and assessment papers
No exam papers are available for download yet. Exam papers and results will appear here when a teacher publishes them.
Weekly lessons
| Week | Lesson | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 — African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 2 | Week 2 — African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 3 | Week 3 — African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 4 | Week 4 — African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 5 | Week 5 — African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 6 | Week 6 — African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 7 | Unit 7 - a local case study: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 8 | Unit 8 - comparison across places: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 9 | Unit 9 - voice and representation: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 10 | Unit 10 - ethics and responsibility: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 11 | Unit 11 - systems and relationships: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 12 | Unit 12 - patterns and interpretation: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 13 | Unit 13 - measurement and proportion: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 14 | Unit 14 - change over time: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 15 | Unit 15 - power and access: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 16 | Unit 16 - community strengths: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 17 | Unit 17 - primary sources and lived experience: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 18 | Unit 18 - research questions: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 19 | Unit 19 - organising evidence: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 20 | Unit 20 - mid-course synthesis: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 21 | Unit 21 - language and meaning: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 22 | Unit 22 - identity and community memory: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 23 | Unit 23 - land, environment and place: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 24 | Unit 24 - technology and access: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 25 | Unit 25 - designing a fair process: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 26 | Unit 26 - creative practice: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 27 | Unit 27 - problem definition: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 28 | Unit 28 - hypotheses and explanations: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 29 | Unit 29 - testing and revision: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 30 | Unit 30 - collaboration: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 31 | Unit 31 - communicating to an audience: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 32 | Unit 32 - visuals, numbers and media: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 33 | Unit 33 - resources and sustainability: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 34 | Unit 34 - rights and dignity: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 35 | Unit 35 - regional connections: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 36 | Unit 36 - project proposal: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 37 | Unit 37 - project purpose: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 38 | Unit 38 - project consultation: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 39 | Unit 39 - project preparation: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 40 | Unit 40 - project milestone one: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 41 | Unit 41 - constructive feedback: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 42 | Unit 42 - improving after feedback: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 43 | Unit 43 - quality and standards: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 44 | Unit 44 - risk and safety: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 45 | Unit 45 - leadership and responsibility: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 46 | Unit 46 - African innovation: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 47 | Unit 47 - professional application: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 48 | Unit 48 - project milestone two: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 49 | Unit 49 - accessible knowledge: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 50 | Unit 50 - self-assessment: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 51 | Unit 51 - debate and evidence: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 52 | Unit 52 - policy and collective action: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 53 | Unit 53 - livelihoods and value: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 54 | Unit 54 - health and wellbeing: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 55 | Unit 55 - climate resilience: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 56 | Unit 56 - heritage and future generations: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 57 | Unit 57 - digital literacy: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 58 | Unit 58 - community review: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 59 | Unit 59 - project milestone three: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 60 | Unit 60 - independent inquiry: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 61 | Unit 61 - theory and practice: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 62 | Unit 62 - uncertainty and limitations: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 63 | Unit 63 - future pathways: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 64 | Unit 64 - justice and reciprocity: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 65 | Unit 65 - clear presentation: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 66 | Unit 66 - project rehearsal: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 67 | Unit 67 - final evidence: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 68 | Unit 68 - applied project completion: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 69 | Unit 69 - public storytelling: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 70 | Unit 70 - teacher conference: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 71 | Unit 71 - exam preparation: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 72 | Unit 72 - practice assessment: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 73 | Unit 73 - correcting misconceptions: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 74 | Unit 74 - peer teaching: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 75 | Unit 75 - course synthesis: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 76 | Unit 76 - learning portfolio: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 77 | Unit 77 - community action: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 78 | Unit 78 - learner voice: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 79 | Unit 79 - assessment submission: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 80 | Unit 80 - mentorship and lifelong learning: African Languages Studio Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for African Languages Studio. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
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