Language & Culture Courses
The White Fathers' language courses at FENZA cover all aspects of grammar and basic vocabulary. They are built on solid linguistic foundations and are at the same time very practical. White Fathers have had experience teaching Zambian languages for more than 100 years.
The culture course consists of topic-oriented sessions given by specialists in the respective field.
Possibilities for accommodation are available. Inquire by writing to the director@fenza.org.
2020 Chinyanja courses (intensive)
1st Course: 10 February – 3 April 2020
2nd Course: 17 August – 9 October 2020
Teaching takes place Monday–Friday, 09:00–12:30 hours
Fees: 3500 kwacha (subject to revision).
Course materials: available at FENZA for a modest price.
The course is based on the White Fathers' Intensive language course developed by N. Salaun.
2020 Ichibemba course (intensive)
17 August – 9 October 2020
Teaching takes place Monday–Friday, 09:00–12:30 hours
Fees: 3500 kwacha (subject to revision).
Course materials: available at FENZA for a modest price. Materials include course books, dictionaries, proverbs, handouts and audio CDs.
The course is based on the White Fathers' intensive language course developed by Louis Oger.
2020 Welcome to Zambia Programme (5 days)
Dates: 10–14 August 2020
Teaching 09:00–12:30; 14:00–17:00 hours, Monday to Friday.
Fees: 2000 kwacha (subject to revision).
This course gives an overview of Zambian history, economics, politics, cultures, and religious life. It is not only designed for newcomers to Zambia! Topics include:
- Pre-colonial and colonial history of Zambia
- Basic ‘rules of behaviour’ (the do's and don'ts)
- Kinship, family, and rules of belonging
- Costs of living and economics of Zambia
- The reality of homeless children
- Traditional education
- Initiation rites (participatory)
- Politics in Zambia
- The role of chiefs
- Traditional healers and healing in Zambia
- Witchcraft and the occult
- Religions and worldviews
- New churches and religious movements in Zambia