Jamaican Patois Intensive Sunday Workshop

When & Where

14 May 2023 - 14 May 2023 ( 3 hours, 1 weeks )
Afternoon, Sunday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Michael Sivapragasam
Course Code W22LUSI01C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

oin us as we expand our provision of African Caribbean languages at Morley. This course, taught by historian Dr Michael Sivapragasam, combines language with history and culture. Students learn not only how to 'chat Patwah' but also some of the West African origins of words. The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who want to improve their pronunciation and fluency in the language. What better way to look forward to post-Covid than to prepare for a trip to Jamaica?

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

ask for information
introduce yourself and make conversation
talk about family and friends

Cost

Full fee

£30

Concession fee

£25

Class format and activities

The course will be delivered remotely by Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.

Entry requirements

The course is suitable for complete beginners.

What you need to know before you enrol

N/A

What you need

Pen and notebook.

What you can do next

Your tutor will advise.