Course Description African Languages & Literature offers a year-long program designed for students to learn languages that are not offered in a typical classroom setting. In the fall, students must enroll in two courses concurrently: This course is both theoretical and practical. Through reading, discussion, and research, students will explore theories of second language acquisition …
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with UW–Madison alum and Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield about what the U.S. is doing to help find more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram last April. Thomas-Greenfield visited UW–Madison in March for a series of events including conversations with students and a public …
Carly Burson (x15) had no idea she would study Swahili before coming to UW–Madison or that doing so would lead her to an unforgettable experience abroad. Now, she dreams of a career that will combine both. Major: Community and Nonprofit Leadership Certificates: African Studies and Global Health Hometown: Duluth, Minnesota Why did you choose to study …
Studying Arabic has not only allowed Kaylah Cruz-Herrera (x16) to understand the words of the Muslim Call to Prayer, but has opened new doors to cultural dialogue and understanding of the Arab world. Field of study: African Languages & Literature, Gender & Women’s Studies Hometown: Racine, WI What brought you to Madison? I am a …
The UW–Madison College of Letters & Science featured former African Studies director Jim Sweet and faculty member Serverino Albuquerque as they discuss Brazilian social unrest amidst the hype of the World Cup. Serverino Albuquerque is both a native of Brazil and professor of Portugese. Jim Sweet is a History professor and teachers History 555 – …
UW–Madison Libraries and Emilie Songolo, senior academic librarian and bibliographer for the African Studies Program, are excited to highlight books on African soccer in anticipation of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The internationally celebrated soccer tournament begins Thursday, June 12 and features five participating African countries–Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria. Soccer is …
While most students put down textbooks for the summer months, some choose to study global languages and cultures right here in Madison. The Arabic, Persian and Turkish Languages Immersion Program (APTLII) brings students and professionals from around the country together for an eight-week language immersion experience, created to improve the participant’s ability to communicate effectively …
Studying abroad in Ghana not only introduced Lorna Tokos (x15) to new friends and Ghanaian dishes, but to a new, more self-aware and proactive version of herself. Field of study: Agriculture and applied economics, International studies, Certificate in African Studies Hometown: New Brighton, MN What brought you to Madison? I started my college search looking …
Each year, the Language Institute publishes the World Languages Almanac, which provides up-to-date information on language course opportunities for advising units across campus and is especially useful during SOAR. Advisors and students report that the booklet is a very valuable tool for finding out about the university’s language offerings, according to Michael Kruse, the international directions …
While 2014 Jordan Prize winner Philip Janzen was drawn to UW–Madison’s African history program, his international interests go beyond academics. From childhood memories in Cairo to trying new foods while researching in Senegal, global mindedness has become a kind of second nature. Since 1969, The African Studies Program has awarded the A.C. Jordan Prize to …