Language study provides a deeper understanding of Africa's diverse cultures, histories, and societies. Through African language courses at Michigan State University, students gain practical language skills while developing the cultural knowledge needed to engage meaningfully with communities across the continent and around the world.
Michigan State University offers instruction in a variety of African languages, including Swahili, Zulu, Yoruba, Wolof and Hausa.
Learning an African language can help students:
- Communicate across cultures
- Enhance study abroad and international research experiences
- Build professional skills for careers in education, international development, public health, government, diplomacy, business, and nonprofit organizations
- Engage more deeply with African literature, film, music, and popular culture
- Connect with African communities on campus and around the world
For information about language offerings, contact Galen Sibanda.