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.
Lecturer of Kiswahili
MA in Linguistics, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; MA in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, Carleton University, Canada
Regina Fupi brings over a decade of experience teaching Kiswahili to non-native speakers across North America, with a focus on language acquisition, cultural immersion, and real-world communication in Kiswahili. Her scholarly interests include translation studies, Kiswahili pedagogy, Bantu linguistics, Black history and its representation in educational resources in the Western world, particularly North America, and the phenomenological experiences of people of African descent in the diaspora. She is passionate about advancing inclusive, culturally rich language education.
Upon successful completion of a full proficiency level, you will receive a certificate from The Africa Institute, Global Studies University. The program is licensed by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).
*Students enrolling above Elementary I are required to complete a free placement test to confirm that they meet the necessary prerequisites. Continuing students progressing to the next level are not required to take the test.
*Elementary II, Intermediate II, and Advanced courses may be offered subject to a minimum of three enrollments per class. To register your interest, please email languages@gsu.ac.ae.
Click ‘Apply Now’ to register for your preferred course level and complete your enrollment.
For questions about course selection, placement tests, or registration, please contact:
languages@gsu.ac.ae.
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.
Lecturer of Kiswahili
MA in Linguistics, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; MA in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, Carleton University, Canada
Regina Fupi brings over a decade of experience teaching Kiswahili to non-native speakers across North America, with a focus on language acquisition, cultural immersion, and real-world communication in Kiswahili. Her scholarly interests include translation studies, Kiswahili pedagogy, Bantu linguistics, Black history and its representation in educational resources in the Western world, particularly North America, and the phenomenological experiences of people of African descent in the diaspora. She is passionate about advancing inclusive, culturally rich language education.
Upon successful completion of a full proficiency level, you will receive a certificate from The Africa Institute, Global Studies University. The program is licensed by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).
*Students enrolling above Elementary I are required to complete a free placement test to confirm that they meet the necessary prerequisites. Continuing students progressing to the next level are not required to take the test.
*Elementary II, Intermediate II, and Advanced courses may be offered subject to a minimum of three enrollments per class. To register your interest, please email languages@gsu.ac.ae.
Click ‘Apply Now’ to register for your preferred course level and complete your enrollment.
For questions about course selection, placement tests, or registration, please contact:
languages@gsu.ac.ae.
Subscribe to our mailing list and get the latest news from The Africa Institute
