Swahili Language Courses Expanding At K-State.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-4 September 2009-K-STATE: Swahili Language Courses Expanding At K-State(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

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MANHATTAN -- Swahili is expanding across Africa as a major language -- and at Kansas State University, too.

K-State is now offering four semesters of Swahili instruction: Swahili I and II, both offered since fall 2007, and the new Swahili III and IV. While the courses are open to any student, they are encouraged for students who are in K-State's African studies program; plan research in Africa or to study abroad in ...

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