Embrace Kiswahili, the lingua franca of East and Central Africa. As an official language of the African Union and the sole African language in the UN’s Directorate of Global Communications, Kiswahili not only opens doors for scholars in fields such as linguistics, anthropology, geography, archaeology, and sociology but also fosters cultural exchange, diplomatic engagement, and global understanding. Join over 200 million speakers worldwide in learning this language, enriched by Arabic influence and shaped by its history as a trade language and a vehicle for anti-colonial liberation.
Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature
Ph.D. Comparative Literature, Indiana University, Bloomington, U.S.A
Arenberg has taught and tutored Kiswahili language at all levels to students of all ages and in a variety of settings over the last fifteen years, including courses for undergraduate and graduate students at Yale University, Indiana University, and Princeton University. As a scholar of 20th and 21st-century African literatures, she also teaches courses in literary and cultural studies and translation.
Upon successful completion, you will receive recognized certificates from The Africa Institute, licensed by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).
*To enroll in the selected course, students are required to complete a placement test to ensure they meet the necessary prerequisites. This assessment is free of charge.
Intakes are held every Fall and Spring. Register to enroll for elementary or intermediate levels.
Applications open for Spring intake. Classes start March 2025.
Extended Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025
Embrace Kiswahili, the lingua franca of East and Central Africa. As an official language of the African Union and the sole African language in the UN’s Directorate of Global Communications, Kiswahili not only opens doors for scholars in fields such as linguistics, anthropology, geography, archaeology, and sociology but also fosters cultural exchange, diplomatic engagement, and global understanding. Join over 200 million speakers worldwide in learning this language, enriched by Arabic influence and shaped by its history as a trade language and a vehicle for anti-colonial liberation.
Embrace Kiswahili, the lingua franca of East and Central Africa. As an official language of the African Union and the sole African language in the UN’s Directorate of Global Communications, Kiswahili not only opens doors for scholars in fields such as linguistics, anthropology, geography, archaeology, and sociology but also fosters cultural exchange, diplomatic engagement, and global understanding. Join over 200 million speakers worldwide in learning this language, enriched by Arabic influence and shaped by its history as a trade language and a vehicle for anti-colonial liberation.
Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature
Ph.D. Comparative Literature, Indiana University, Bloomington, U.S.A
Arenberg has taught and tutored Kiswahili language at all levels to students of all ages and in a variety of settings over the last fifteen years, including courses for undergraduate and graduate students at Yale University, Indiana University, and Princeton University. As a scholar of 20th and 21st-century African literatures, she also teaches courses in literary and cultural studies and translation.
Upon successful completion, you will receive recognized certificates from The Africa Institute, licensed by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).
*To enroll in the selected course, students are required to complete a placement test to ensure they meet the necessary prerequisites. This assessment is free of charge.
Intakes are held every Fall and Spring. Register to enroll for elementary or intermediate levels.
Applications open for Spring intake. Classes start March 2025.
Extended Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025
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