Literatures and Cultures
425 Kimpel Hall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479.575.2951
Fax: 479.575.6795
Email the department:
flan01@uark.edu
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
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- Click here to view Swahili syllabi.
- Meet our Swahili language faculty.
- See a list of courses offered.
- Read about study abroad programs available in Swahili.
- Get a PDF of our full brochure.
- See links to related programs, departments, and other
activities.
- Click here to see a list of fun and helpful resources for Swahili language and African culture studies.
Studying Swahili at the University of Arkansas offers students a unique opportunity to learn the most widely spoken indigenous language of sub-Saharan Africa. While East Africa is Swahili’s heartland, the language 
is symbolically important across the entire continent, and its global prominence is on the rise - US President Barack Obama’s first name means ‘blessing’ in Swahili!
Students of Swahili will also explore the arts, history, religions, and cultures of the people who speak it. Class topics and activities include:
and Kenya
Use the links at the right of the page for more information about Swahili and other affiliated programs at the University of Arkansas.