African Language Program
The African Language Program is a virtual program wherein students have the opportunity to learn African and Diasporic languages from native speakers. The program develops written, verbal, and reading skills. The current class offerings include Yoruba (Nigeria and Benin), Swahili (Kenya and Tanzania), Wolof (Senegal and Gambia), Twi (Ghana), and Haitian (Haiti). Students can enroll in one class or multiple per session.
What’s Included:
All Virtual Materials and Supplies
Grades/Ages:
Grades 5-8
Ages 10-14
Duration:
10 Weeks
Dates, Days, and Times:
Spring Session: February-April
Summer Session: May-July
Fall Session: September-November
Sessions are 1 hour each. The specific days and times vary based on the schedule of teachers.
See the Spring schedule below:
Yoruba: Tuesdays 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. CST
Swahili: Saturdays 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. CST
Wolof: Sundays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CST
Twi: Sundays 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CST
Haitian: Saturdays 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. CST
Location(s):
Online via Zoom
Program Fee:
$300 Total Per Session for One Language (can be paid in two installments of $150)